Barbara Embas “Barbie” Forteza, better known as Barbie Forteza, is a renowned Filipino actress and recording artist. Throughout her career, she has received tremendous acclaim and recognition, winning numerous honors both internationally and locally.
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- Full name: Barbara “Barbie” Fortessa
- Stage name: Barbie Forteza
- Date of Birth: July 31, 1997
- Age: 27
- Birthplace: Binan, Philippines.
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.52 m
- Parents: Imelda Forteza and Tony Forteza
- Siblings: Gabriel Vernesa
- Spouse: Jak Roberto
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million.
Early life and education
Barbie Forteza is a talented Filipino actress who was born in Binian, Philippines on July 31, 1997. She was raised by her parents Imelda Forteza and Tony Forteza and has a sibling Gabriel Vernesa.
Forteza was educated at the University of Perpetual Help System in Laguna. She is ethnically Filipino and of Christian faith.
Profession
Barbie Forteza is a Filipino actress known for her roles in television and film. She gained recognition for her role as young Jody in the GMA Network remake of the Korean drama Stairway to Heaven and for her role as Cindy Gomez in the film First Time.
Forteza has appeared in many films, including Tween Academy: Class of 2012The Road and the independent film Puntod, for which she won the Best New Film Actress of the Year award at the 26th PMPC Film Star Awards.
In 2013, she released a self-titled album under MCA Records, with the single “Melomba” is the theme song of GMA Network’s Koreanovela Big.
In 2014, Forteza played the lead role in the TV series Half sisters and Thea Tolentino. In the same year, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her performance in the film Mariquina, in which she played the teenage version of Mylene Dizon’s character Imelda.
In 2016, Fortezza won the Best Actress Award at the 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival for her role as a sea gypsy in the independent film Laut. The film was also screened at the Pune International Film Festival.
Social Media
- Instagram: @barbaraforteza
- Facebook account: Barbie Forteza
- Twitter: @dealwithBARBIE
Personal life
Talented Filipino actress Barbie Forteza is in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Jak Roberto. The couple has been together for a while and have discussed the possibility of marriage. Although their relationship is strong and committed, Barbie Forteza currently does not have any children.
Filmography
- Point (2009)
- Twain College: Class of 2012 (2012)
- The Road (2011)
- Mariquina (2014) – won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Film Festival
- Lauter (2016)
- Stairway to Heaven (as young Jody)
- First Time (as Cindy Gomez)
- Half sisters
- meant to be
- Maria Clara in Ibarra
net worth
Famous Filipino actress Barbie Forteza has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. This huge fortune is mainly attributed to her successful career in the entertainment industry.
