Barbie Forteza For Village Pipol Magazine
Barbie Forteza and her hard work came as a result of her family’s undying support. When she was just nine years old, she started to dream about being on television. Of course, her parents went all in to support her dreams. Every adventurous child deserved to have parents just like hers. Not only did they drive her to her auditions, but they would also create video resumes before sending them to agencies.
As a young girl, her drive was undeniable and she took that immense passion. She didn’t want the effort that they do to go to waste due to rejections. So, she worked hard and grew up to be the Barbie Forteza we all know and love.
Her humble beginnings start with advertisements on television, going from an audition to an audition. She even pointed out that she has had auditions as a young Marian Rivera for Marimar, Darna, and even Dyesebel. The resemblance was there but unfortunately, the timing never happened.
The thing I love most about acting is having to be someone I’m entirely not; having to be in somebody else’s shoes. And, thankfully, pulling it off.
Ang showbiz kasi masyado nilang bubugbugin ‘yung personal life mo. So, para sa akin, ‘yung acting, it gets me out of my personal space. It gets me out of my personal life. I portray a character. So, hindi ako ‘yun. Nahihiwalay ko ‘yung personal life ko with it. Nakaka-enjoy kasi minsan it gets overwhelming. (READ FULL FEATURE HERE)
