Barbie Imperial
Barbie Imperial | |
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.jpg) Imperial in 2024 | |
| Born | Barbie Concina Imperial August 1, 1998 Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2015–present) |
| Known for | Michelle Verano in Araw Gabi |
| Relatives |
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Barbie Concina Imperial (Tagalog: [ˈbaɾbi ʔɪmpɛɾˈjal]; born August 1, 1998) is a Filipino actress.[1][2] She is best known for her lead role in Araw Gabi.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2015, Imperial joined the Pinoy Big Brother: 737 and was dubbed as "The Doll along the Riles of Albay" due to her dollface.[4]
2015–2018: Breakthrough
[edit]She also played multiple guest roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya playing the various roles of Hannah, Glaiza, and herself. She played her own story in Maalaala Mo Kaya.[5]
Later, she appeared as a Girltrends member and is one of the regular guests in It's Showtime.
Later in February 2018, she was cast as an antagonist in Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle.[6] opposite to Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte. Imperial portrayed the main villain role of Rachel San Pedro in that series. Rachel is the heartless and cunning classmate who makes Gelli's life miserable as hell. She hates her due to Gelli's arrogant and harsh personality.
2018–present: Biggest break
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In 2018, Imperial got her biggest break where she currently portrays the role of Michelle Verano the lead character along with her leading man JM de Guzman.
In 2024, she joins the hit primetime action series FPJ's Batang Quiapo as Tisay, a singer and a gambler who crosses paths with Tanggol (played by Coco Martin). [7]
Personal life
[edit]Imperial grew up in a broken family, not seeing her father.[8]
Imperial is a cousin of the Gumabao siblings (Michele, Marco, Kat and Paolo) and Gretchen Fullido.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Jerl | Supporting Role |
| 2018 | Kasal | Clara | Supporting Role |
| 2019 | Finding You | Grace | Supporting Role |
| You Have Arrived | Dani | ||
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Devie | Main Role |
| 2021 | Dulo | Bianca | Main Role |
| 2023 | I Love Lizzy | Lizzy | Main Role |
| 2024 | 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion | Charlie | Main Role |
| How To Slay A Nepo[10] | Cass |
Television / Digital series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Herself | First television appearance |
| All of Me | Apple de Asis | Supporting role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Hannah | ||
| 2016 / 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Herself / Barbie Concina Imperial | Episode title: Riles |
| 2016–2017 | It's Showtime | Herself | Girltrend Member and appeared regularly in the show until 2017 |
| Langit Lupa | Jenny | Supporting role with Paulo Angeles | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Judy's sister | Supporting Role |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Liza | Episode title: Sementado |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Marilyn | Episode title: Saklolo | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Clara | Special Participation | |
| La Luna Sangre | Aira Feliz "Aife" Javier | Guest Role / Protagonist | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Lexy | Episode title: Mulat |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Glaiza | Episode title: Mangga | |
| Wansapanataym Episode title: Gelli in a Bottle | Rachel San Pedro | Supporting Role / Antagonist | |
| 2018–present | ASAP | Herself | Regular Guest |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Michelle "Mich/Boning" Verano / Anna Vida De Alegre | Main Role / Protagonist |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Bea Soriano | Episode title: Set-up | |
| Wansapanataym Episode title: Switch Be With You | Pia Versoza / Upeng | Main Role / Anti-Hero | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Allanis Marie Claire Book | Episode title: Journal Lead role |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Mitch | Episode title: Saltik Lead Role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maria | Episode title: Meet Maria Lead role | |
| Taiwan That You Love | Olivia "Ivi" Libarios | Main Role / Protagonist | |
| 2020 | Banana Sundae | Herself / Various Roles | Co-host / Performer |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PLt. Camille Villanuna | Guest Role / Protagonist | |
| Bagong Umaga | Catherine "Cai" Buencorazon Veradona / Catherine "Cai" Magbanua† | Main Role / Antagonist / Anti-Hero | |
| Oh, Mando! | Krisha Cruz | Main Role / Protagonist | |
| 2021 | Click Like Share | Jenna | |
| 2022 | The Goodbye Girl | Sheryl | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Tisay | Supporting Role / Antagonist |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong | Barbie Imperial | Herself |
References
[edit]- ^ "LOOK: Barbie Imperial is Tanduay's 2020 calendar girl". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Barbie Imperial goes daring as Tanduay 2020 calendar girl". www.msn.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "JM De Guzman Defends Barbie Imperial From Instagram Basher". cosmo.ph. November 12, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Barbie never gives up | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ MMK "Barbie Imperial Story" April 28, 2018 Trailer, April 23, 2018, retrieved June 1, 2018
- ^ "GLAM SHOTS: Loisa Andalio in Wansapanataym Presents Gelli In A Bottle - Photos". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ "Barbie Imperial joins "FPJ's Batang Quiapo"". ABS-CBN. August 22, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK! Mga litrato ng masayang pamilya ni Barbie Imperial". entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Marco Gumabao bares truth on rumor that Barbie Imperial is his cousin". www.msn.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Cerezo, Anna (July 30, 2024). "'How to Slay a Nepo Baby' holds red carpet with a cause". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
External links
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Media related to Barbie Imperial at Wikimedia Commons- Barbie Imperial at IMDb
