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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 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]
- ^ Rowthorn, Chris; Bloom, Greg (2006). Philippines. Lonely Planet. pp. 40–. ISBN 9781741042894. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ ABS-CBN Starmusic (March 10, 2016), Barbie Almalbis – Ambon (Official Recording Session with Lyrics), archived from the original on December 14, 2021, retrieved April 15, 2017