Barbie Almalbis

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Barbie Almalbis
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Barbie Almalbis performing at the Ayala Center Cebu's Eco Dash: The Bottle School Run
Background information
Birth nameYvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis
Born (1977-08-26) August 26, 1977 (age 46)
Origin Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
Genres Acoustic, pop rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1996–present
Labels12 Stone Records
Warner Music Philippines
Star Music
Website www.barbiealmalbis.com

Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis (born August 26, 1977), better known as Barbie Almalbis, is a Filipino singer-songwriter. [1]

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Formerly the lead singer of the bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle, she pursued a solo career in 2005, releasing her self-titled compilation album, Barbie: The Singles.

In 2006, she released her debut solo album, Parade. Her music is characterised by a rather quirky, but endearing vocal style, and guitar work.

In 2016, she was chosen to interpret Nica del Rosario's composition "Ambon" at the 2016 edition of Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs. [2]

Discography

Barbie: The Singles (2005)

By Hungry Young Poets

[3]

By Barbie's Cradle

By Barbie Almalbis

Parade (2006)

Parade
Studio album by
Barbie Almalbis
Released2006
Genre OPM
Label 12 Stone Records, Warner Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Parade
(2006)
Goodbye My Shadow
(2011)

Barbie Rocks The Big Dome – Live (2007)

Goodbye My Shadow (2011)

Goodbye My Shadow
Studio album by
Barbie Almalbis
Released2011
Genre OPM, CCM
Label 12 Stone Records, Star Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Parade
(2006)
Goodbye My Shadow
(2011)
My New Heart
(2014)

My New Heart (2014)

My New Heart
Studio album by
Barbie Almalbis
Released2014
Genre OPM, CCM
Label 12 Stone Records, Star Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Goodbye My Shadow
(2011)
My New Heart
(2014)

Collaborations

Greatest Day

A collaboration between Harlene Delgado and Charlene Deslate in an old version. Anja Aguilar and Marika Sasaki to collaborate in a new version. The song was used for Unilever's Philippine TV Commercial of Sunsilk. The music video also featured both of them.

Rockoustic Mania

Barbie Almalbis and Pupil were chosen by Juicy Fruit as their advertising models to reach out to the younger generation in their Rockoustic Mania advertising events. The promotion included Juicy Fruit's Tugtog Mo! band competition, and Style mo! competition by Human and Pony footwear. The collaboration between the two artists offers a fusion of Rock and Acoustic. The AVCD features two songs, the music videos and some behind the scenes look at the artists' works. It was released on August 24, 2006.

The Juicy Fruit Rockoustic Mania Final Fusion event was held on November 17, at the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines. The show featured performances from Barbie Almalbis and Pupil, guest bands Sugarfree and Up Dharma Down, and of course, from the three finalists, WTC 11, Medea, and 7th Skool. The band 7th Skool won the Tugtog Mo! Band Competition.

Audio:
1. Nakakabaliw (E. Buendia, D. Ventura)
2. Must Have (E. Buendia, B. Almalbis, D. Sergio)

Video:
1. Nakakabaliw (Directed by RA Rivera)
2. Must Have (Directed by Pancho Esguerra)
3. MYX News

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2006 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert(Female)"Barbie Rocks the Big Dome"Nominated
Awit Awards Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist"Just A Smile"Won
Meg Magazine Teens Choice AwardsFavorite Female Artist of the YearWon
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best Female Artist in a Video"Dahilan"Nominated
Best Animated Video"Dahilan"Nominated
MYX Music Awards Favorite Female ArtistNominated [4]
Favorite Collaboration"High" with The SpeaksNominated [4]
Favorite Media Soundtrack"Just A Smile"Nominated [4]
NU Rock Awards Best Female AwardNominated [5]
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Media Soundtrack"Nakakabaliw" with Pupil for Juicy Fruit Rockoustic ManiaNominated
2018 Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year"Tabing Ilog"Nominated [6]

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