A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Barbie Forteza
Birthplace:
Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines
Born:
July 31, 1997
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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At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.