Actresses in television today ventures into new challenges in their life.  They strive and try to make new things, new talents and new ideas about their career.  As most of the stars in Hollywood does they reinvent themselves in order to keep up with the changes in the industry.


One of the top teen stars in the industry today, Barbie Forteza, has managed to make something new to her career by exposing more of her talent. We've know her popularity started when she was offered with lead roles in highly rated GMA Network soap operas like "First Time, "Pilyang Kerubin" "Nita Negrita" and recently "Paroa: Ang Kwento ni Mariposa. She has also appeared in top grossing movies such as "Ang Darling Kong Aswang". "Si Agimat at si Enting Kabisote", "Tween Academy: Class of 2012. "The Road", "Ang Panday 2" and "Sossy Problems".


Bloggers were given an opportunity to know more about her through the Bloggers' Afternoon with Barbie Forteza.  I find her very cheerful, lively and happy in answering all the questions that bloggers are asking her.  I find it interesting that shes very confident and straight to point in answering them.  Like as the phrase "no kyime".   With no hesitation she easily disclose things and information about her and her latest album.  According to her she is not expecting her album to be topnotch because deep in her heart she knew that she's not really a good singer but all that she knows is that she know how to sing.  She even disclose that her music training was really tedious, she is into voice lesson so that her voice can develop more for a better performance, and the favorite song of her fans/supporter is "Meron Ba".


"I am so thankful to MCA Music for trusting me and giving me a chance to share my talents. I can't wait to share it to my fans who supports me all the way'. Barbie said.

She finally released her debut album under MCA Music (Unviersal Music Philippines). Simply self-titled, the album fits Barbie's personality perfectly-bubble, fun and wholesome. It includes the carrier single "Meron Ba" about having a crush on someone but could not tell anyone including the person she admire. It's music video is not out on MYX directed by J Pacena and also stars fellow GMA artist Jeric Gonzales as Barbie's love interest. The album produce by Francis Guevarra, also features her version of Jolina Magdangal's "Laging Tapat" - another song about young love, the bouncy track "Upside Down" (originally from the A-Teens) and an original song "Wala Lang" - written by Jude Gitamondod. "Wala Lang" also come with a dance version for those who want to groove to Barbie's music.


Here are some of the gig of Barbie: will hold an album launch and fans day on June 2 at 3rd floor of SM North EDSA The Block. Grab a copy of her album which will be sold by Astroplus to get a free poster and have it signed by Barbie herself after the show. Also catch Barbie Forteza on June 9 at SM Marikina and on June 30 at Pavillion Mall, Binan, Laguna. All shows start at 5pm.

Barbie Forteza, the debut album, is now out on record stores nationwide under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). It is also available via iTunes via this link http://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/barbie-forteza/id634521122. It features the iTunes exclusive track "Wala Lang" (Pop Version). Watch her music video via this link



To download Barbie's song "Meron Ba' as your ringback tone, just text MERONBA to 2728 (free for 5 days).

Bloggers' Afternoon with Barbie Forteza is brought to you by MCA Music, Pinoy Magazine, LionHearTV and GMA Artist Center.