Barbie Forteza

Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the Kapuso Primetime Princess. Her critically acclaimed movies are Mariquina (2014), Laut (2016), Tuos (2017) and Almost a Love Story (2018).She is known for playing a strong female character in drama series The Half Sisters, Meant to Be, Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday but she gained wider recognition after starring in the primetime TV drama series Maria Clara at Ibarra (2023), Maging Sino Ka Man (2023) and Pulang Araw (2024).Forteza is a recipient of several international and local accolades including Fantasporto International Film Festival Best Actress Award, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award, PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year, three Gaward Pasado Awards, a FAMAS Award and nominations for a Seoul International Drama Award, a Gawad Urian Award, Luna Award, Young Critics Circle Award and The EDDY's Award. In 2017, she was awarded with Ani ng Dangal by National Commission for Culture and the Arts.