Barbie Imperial

Barbara Concina Imperial (born August 1, 1998) is a Filipina actress and model from Daraga, Albay.[1][2] She is best known for her lead role in Araw Gabi.[3]

Barbie Imperial
Imperial in 2018
Born
Barbara Concina Imperial

(1998-08-01) August 1, 1998
Daraga, Albay, Philippines
NationalityFilipina
OccupationActress, model, dancer
Years active2015–present
AgentStar Magic (2015–present)
Known forMichelle Verano in Araw Gabi

Career

In 2015, Barbie 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

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. Barbie portrayed the main villain role of Rachel San Pedro in that series. Rachel is the heartless and cunning classmate who will make Gelli's life miserable as hell. She hates her due to Gelli's arrogant and harsh personality.

2018–present: Biggest break
Barbie Imperial at her mall show of Araw Gabi.

In 2018, Barbie got her biggest break where she currently portrays the role of Michelle Verano the lead character along with her leading man JM de Guzman.

With this big break, the former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate from Albay promised to do her best so she could continue providing for her family financially.[7]

Personal life

Imperial grew up in a broken family, not seeing her father.[8] She, her mother and older brother used to stay in a house along the railway tracks of the Philippine National Railway in Daraga, Albay.

Imperial is a cousin of the Gumabao siblings (Michele, Marco, Kat and Paolo) and Gretchen Fullido.[9]

Filmography

Television
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
2016–17 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
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Lexy Episode title: Mulat
Maalaala Mo Kaya Glaiza Episode title: Mangga
Wansapanataym Rachel San Pedro Episode title: Gelli in a Bottle Supporting role
2018–present ASAP Herself Regular Guest
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Michelle "Mich / Boning" Verano / Anna Vida de Alegre-Olvidar Lead role with JM de Guzman
Ipaglaban Mo! Bea Soriano Episode title: Set-up
Wansapanataym Pia Versoza/Upeng Episode title: Switch Be With You Lead role
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 Lead role with Paulo Angeles
2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PLt. Camille Villanuna

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
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

Music Videos
Year Title Artist Role
2018 Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong Barbie Imperial Herself
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References
  1. News, ABS-CBN. "LOOK: Barbie Imperial is Tanduay's 2020 calendar girl". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  2. "Barbie Imperial goes daring as Tanduay 2020 calendar girl". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  3. Nov 12, FM Ganal for Pep ph |; 2018 (2018-11-12). "JM De Guzman Defends Barbie Imperial From Instagram Basher". COSMO.PH. Retrieved 2019-11-27.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Barbie never gives up | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  5. ABS-CBN Entertainment (2018-04-23), MMK "Barbie Imperial Story" April 28, 2018 Trailer, retrieved 2018-06-01
  6. Corp., ABS-CBN. "GLAM SHOTS: Loisa Andalio in Wansapanataym Presents Gelli In A Bottle - Photos". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  7. News, ABS-CBN. "How Barbie Imperial feels about being a leading lady". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  8. "LOOK! Mga litrato ng masayang pamilya ni Barbie Imperial". entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  9. "Marco Gumabao bares truth on rumor that Barbie Imperial is his cousin". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
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