Barbie Forteza
Birthday: Born in 1997-07-31 in Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines
Deathday: Alive
Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997, in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines) is a talented Filipina actress and successful commercial model. Rising to fame with her portrayal of young Jodi in GMA Network's adaptation of the hit Koreanovela Stairway to Heaven, Barbara "Barbie" Forteza has captivated audiences with her acting prowess and charm. In 2011, she took on the role of Cyndi Gomez in the popular series First Time, further cementing her status as a versatile and accomplished actress in the Philippine entertainment industry. Barbie Forteza's exceptional talent was recognized at the prestigious 26th PMPC Star Awards, where she was awarded New Movie Actress of the Year for her outstanding performance in the indie film Puntod. This accolade is a testament to her dedication and skill in her craft, as well as her undeniable ability to connect with audiences. Adding to her list of accomplishments, Barbie Forteza has recently ventured into the world of music with the release of her debut single, Meron Ba. This catchy and heartfelt track was chosen as the theme song for GMA's adaptation of the Koreanovela Big, showcasing her versatility as an artist and her passion for creative expression. As a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry, Barbara Ambas Forteza continues to captivate audiences with her acting, modeling, and musical talents. Her award-winning performances and dedication to her craft make her a standout talent, and her future in the industry looks exceptionally bright.
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Anna Karenina
Character: Karen Zamora / Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama
Anna Karenina is a Filipino drama series created by RJ Nuevas and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on June 3, 2013 on GMA Telebabad block, replacing Indio and June 4, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded its sixteen-week run on October 25, 2013, with a total of 80 episodes, and replaced by Kahit Nasaan Ka Man on its timeslot. The series features Krystal Reyes, Barbie Forteza and Joyce Ching. It is based on the 1996 original television series of the same title under the prod...
Paroa: Ang Kwento ni Mariposa
Character: Mariposa de Guzman / Aira
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Luna Blanca
Character: Blanca S. Buenaluz
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Nita Negrita
Character: Antoinette / Nita "Netnet" Raymundo
Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network. The show stars Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio. Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011 replacing Little Star on GMA Dramarama sa Hapon block. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere. The show ended on June 10, 2011 and was replaced by Sinner or Saint....
Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts
Character: Barbara "Bambi" Fortez
Reel Love: Tween Hearts is a Filipino youth-oriented series created by Kit Villanueva – Langit, under the direction of Gina Alajar and produced by GMA Network. It features the network's homegrown tween stars headed by Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. The series premiered September 26, 2010. The show has been extend three times and now on its fourth season. Over its course, the cast has been growing and extending compared to the original main cast. Originally slated t...
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin
Character: Katherine Morales / Mylene Avelino Fuentebella
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag. It premiered last October 10, 2011 replacing Sinner or Saint in GMA's Afternoon Prime block. The Series maintains a High-Rating lead on the Afternoon schedule. The series concluded on February 10, 2012, it ran for 18 weeks with 90 episodes in all. It was...
First Time
Character: Cyndi Gomez
First Time was a Philippine teen drama series developed by Kit Langit and directed by Andoy Ranay. The series premiered on GMA Network on February 8, 2010 starring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who were previously paired in Stairway to Heaven and Dear Friend: My Christmas List. The show is part of GMA's 60th Year Celebration Offering....
I Can See You
Character: Emma Castro
'I Can See You' is a one-of-a-kind anthology that features compelling and thrilling stories every week on GMA Telebabad...
Maging Sino Ka Man
Character: Dino/Monique Salazar
Maging Sino Ka Man follows two people from two different backgrounds fated to meet and fall for each other. They share a common past that could either build or tear them apart. Carding is a simple man capable of crossing the line for the sake of his family....
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
Character: Steffanie "Steffy" Dy
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune is a 2022 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of Mano Po Legacy. Directed by Ian Loreños, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sunshine Cruz and Maricel Laxa. It premiered on January 3, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2022 with a total of 40 episodes....
Pulang Araw
Character: Adelina 'Chinita' dela Cruz
Red Sun is a family drama that tells stories of courage, sacrifice, and hardships that every Filipino family has. These stories were inspired by the tales of the unsung heroes who defied the odds of World War II and the Japanese occupation of the Philippines....
Maria Clara at Ibarra
Character: Maria Clara Infantes / Klay
Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who wakes up and finds herself in the world of Jose Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo....
Mano Po Legacy
Character: Steffanie Dy / Steffy
A Philippine seasonal anthology series that features brand new stories made for television while still staying true to the themes of love, family, and legacy from the iconic Mano Po films....
Kara Mia
Character: Kara Lacson
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Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
Character: Ginalyn Malatamban
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Inday Will Always Love You
Character: Happylou Magtibay / Inday
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Meant To Be
Character: Maria Belinda "Billie" Bendiola
The journey of Billie's search for a career, love and a family as four men fight for her affections....
That's My Amboy
Character: Maria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Romero
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The Half Sisters
Character: Diana Mercado-Alcantara / Valdicañas
The Half-Sisters is a family drama....
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Puntod
Character: Baby
Baby is a 10-year old deaf mute who was born amidst the stench of poverty. Destitution was her first teacher. The cruel realities of life were magnified to her through her gift of sight....
The Road
Character: Ella
A 12 year old cold case is reopened when three teens are missing in an old abandoned road where a gruesome murder is left undiscovered for three decades....
That Kind of Love
Character: Milagros "Mila" Maharlika
A story about two imperfect people entangled by fate because of their search for love. The Love Coach extraordinaire, who profiles and points out the flaws of a conceited man who deems himself as Mr. Perfect, ends up in a deal to find him a match. As the big-hearted Coach Milagros "Mila" Maharlika and the dashing Corporate Executive Adam De Dios set their course to learn more about each other, unknowingly, love might have already found what they are both looking for....
Penthouse 77
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A psychological thriller that confronts the horrors of homelessness in a city filled with both skyscrapers and shanties...
Wapakman
Character: Patitang
Wapakman is a Philippine superhero film directed by Topel Lee and starring eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao....
Mariquina
Character: Young Imelda
A Marikina shoemaker's daughter coming to terms with her grief in the wake of her father's suicide....
Nightmare
Character: Young Marionne
Marionne, a young and beautiful woman, falls in love with Jerome. Soon, she was warned by a mysterious woman that if she slept tonight, she would never wake up....
Ang Darling Kong Aswang
Character: Aileen
Victor is a single father who falls in love with Elisa who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor love Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife. But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan finds out that Elisa and her mother are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family. Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa....
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Character: Young Marionne (segment "Bangungot")
This ninth installment in the classic horror series offers up a trio of spine-chillers from the Philippines. In Christmas Tree, a rampaging Christmas tree is out for blood as it terrorizes a family during the holidays; next, in Bangungot, three people in a love triangle find themselves ensnared in a supernatural nightmare. Finally, a teenage Goth band is cursed by a temptress's lethal spell in Engkanto....
Sosy Problems
Character: Becca
The problems of 4 rich, beautiful women from Manila....
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
Character: Bratty
There is trouble brewing in the world of Agimat and monsters are scaring and kidnapping children. The monsters seem capable of travelling in other worlds and Agimat is able to crossover with them to Encantasia, the world of Faye, Ina Magenta and our hero, Enteng Kabisote. The fairies wonder why monsters are able to cross worlds. Agimat is amazed of the other world and hopes that things in his world would turn out better. His dream one day is to have a happy family like Enteng’s....
This Time I’ll Be Sweeter
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Erika and Tristan fell in love in their younger years. When they meet again, will Erika be willing to risk her heart again?...
Almost a Love Story
Character: Baneng
The film follows the long-distance relationship between Baneng (Barbie Forteza) and Iggy (Derrick Monasterio), two childhood friends who grew up in different parts of the world....
Full Moon
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A young girl has her first brush with romance. Unluckily for her, her paramour bears a dark, monstrous secret that will soon prove to be a challenge for their young love....