Barbie Imperial
Barbie Imperial | |
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Imperial in 2024 | |
| Born | Barbie Concina Imperial August 1, 1998 Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2015–present) |
| Known for | Michelle Verano in Araw Gabi |
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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
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
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 entitled Riles.[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
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
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]
On January 19, 2026, Imperial confirmed that she is in a relationship with Richard Gutierrez. They previously worked together in the show La Luna Sangre.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Jerl | |
| 2018 | Kasal | Clara | |
| 2019 | Finding You | Grace | |
| You Have Arrived | Dani | ||
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Devie | |
| 2021 | Dulo | Bianca | |
| 2023 | I Love Lizzy | Lizzy | |
| 2024 | 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion | Charlie | |
| How To Slay A Nepo | Cass | [10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Herself | |
| All of Me | Apple de Asis | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bottled Water | Hannah | ||
| 2016 / 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Riles | Herself / Barbie Concina Imperial | |
| 2016–2017 | It's Showtime | Girltrend / Guest co-host | |
| Langit Lupa | Jenny | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police Uniform | Judy's sister | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sementado | Liza | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Marilyn | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Tree | Young Clara | ||
| La Luna Sangre | Aira Feliz "Aife" Javier | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Mulat | Lexy | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mangga | Glaiza | ||
| Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle | Rachel San Pedro | ||
| 2018–present | ASAP XP | Co-host / Performer | |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Michelle "Mich/Boning" Verano / Anna Vida De Alegre | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Set-up | Bea Soriano | ||
| Wansapanataym: Switch Be With You | Pia Versoza / Upeng | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal | Allanis Marie Claire Book | |
| Ipaglabab Mo: Saltik | Mitch | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick | Maria | ||
| Taiwan That You Love | Olivia "Ivi" Libarios | ||
| 2020 | Banana Sundae | Various Roles | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PLt. Camille Villanuna | ||
| Bagong Umaga | Catherine "Cai" Buencorazon Veradona / Catherine "Cai" Magbanua | ||
| Oh, Mando! | Krisha Cruz | ||
| 2021 | Click Like Share | Jenna | |
| 2022 | The Goodbye Girl | Sheryl | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Tisay | |
| 2025 | Sins of the Father | Naomi Silvano | |
| 2026 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 | Houseguest | |
| Blood vs Duty | Jamilah Abubakar | [11] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong | Barbie Imperial | Herself |
References
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018. 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. Archived from the original on June 2, 2018. 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.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (January 18, 2026). "Barbie Imperial to join Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson's action drama". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
External links
- Media related to Barbie Imperial at Wikimedia Commons
- Barbie Imperial at IMDb