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Background information | |
Birth name | Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis |
Born | August 26, 1977 |
Origin | Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines |
Genres | Acoustic, pop rock, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | 12 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 and guitarist. [1]
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]
Parade | ||||
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Studio album by Barbie Almalbis | ||||
Released | 2006 | |||
Genre | OPM | |||
Label | 12 Stone Records, Warner Music | |||
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Goodbye My Shadow | ||||
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Studio album by Barbie Almalbis | ||||
Released | 2011 | |||
Genre | OPM, CCM | |||
Label | 12 Stone Records, Star Music | |||
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My New Heart | ||||
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Studio album by Barbie Almalbis | ||||
Released | 2014 | |||
Genre | OPM, CCM | |||
Label | 12 Stone Records, Star Music | |||
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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.
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
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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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 Awards | Favorite Female Artist of the Year | — | Won | |
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards | Best Female Artist in a Video | "Dahilan" | Nominated | |
Best Animated Video | "Dahilan" | Nominated | ||
MYX Music Awards | Favorite Female Artist | — | Nominated [4] | |
Favorite Collaboration | "High" with The Speaks | Nominated [4] | ||
Favorite Media Soundtrack | "Just A Smile" | Nominated [4] | ||
NU Rock Awards | Best Female Award | — | Nominated [5] | |
2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Media Soundtrack | "Nakakabaliw" with Pupil for Juicy Fruit Rockoustic Mania | Nominated |
2018 | Wish Music Awards | Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year | "Tabing Ilog" | Nominated [6] |
She is a daughter of Teresa Almalbis who is currently the vice-mayor of Roxas City, Capiz. She is married to Martin Honasan with two children, Noa Stina and Liam Israel. [7]
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