| Barbie Imperial | |
| Birth Date: | 1 August 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
| Occupation: | Actress, model, dancer |
| Years Active: | 2015–present |
| Agent: | Star Magic (2015–present) |
| Known For: | Michelle Verano in Araw Gabi |
Barbie Imperial (in Tagalog ˈbaɾbi ʔɪmpɛɾˈjal/; born August 1, 1998) is a Filipino actress from Daraga, Albay.[1] [2] She is best known for her lead role in Araw Gabi.[3]
In 2015, Imperial joined the and was dubbed as "The Doll along the Riles of Albay" due to her dollface.[4]
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.
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.[5] 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.
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.
Imperial grew up in a broken family, not seeing her father.[6] She, her mother and older brother used to stay in a house along the railway tracks of the Philippine National Railway in Daraga, Albay.
Imperial is a cousin of the Gumabao siblings (Michele, Marco, Kat and Paolo) and Gretchen Fullido.[7]
After her breakup with Diego Loyzaga in February 2022,[8] and with her former boyfriend, JM de Guzman,[9] Imperial is reportedly dating Richard Gutierrez according to Ogie Diaz who confirmed the relationship from a "very reliable source."[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Jerl | Supporting Role |
| 2018 | Kasal | Clara | Supporting Role |
| 2019 | Finding You | Grace | Supporting Role |
| You Have Arrived | Dani | ||
| 2020 | Devie | Main Role | |
| 2021 | Dulo | Bianca | Main Role |
| 2023 | I Love Lizzy | Lizzy | Main Role |
| 2024 | 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion | Charlie | Main Role |
| How To Slay A Nepo[11] | Cass |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Herself | First television appearance | ||
| All of Me | Apple de Asis | Supporting role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Hannah | |||
| 2016 / 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Herself / Barbie Concina Imperial | Episode title: Riles | |
| 2016–2017 | It's Showtime | Herself | Girltrend Member and appeared regularly in the show until 2017 | |
| Langit Lupa | Jenny | Supporting role with Paulo Angeles | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Judy's sister | Supporting Role | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Liza | Episode title: Sementado | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Marilyn | Episode title: Saklolo | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Clara | Special Participation | ||
| La Luna Sangre | Aira Feliz "Aife" Javier | Guest | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Lexy | Episode title: Mulat | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Glaiza | Episode title: Mangga | ||
| Wansapanataym | Rachel San Pedro | Episode title: Gelli in a Bottle Supporting role | ||
| 2018–present | ASAP | Herself | Regular Guest | |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents | Michelle "Mich/Boning" Verano / Anna Vida De Alegre | Lead role with JM de Guzman | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Bea Soriano | Episode title: Set-up | ||
| Wansapanataym | Pia Versoza / Upeng | Episode title: Switch Be With You Lead role | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Allanis Marie Claire Book | Episode title: Journal Lead role | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Mitch | Episode title: Saltik Lead Role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maria | Episode title: Meet Maria Lead role | ||
| Taiwan That You Love | Olivia "Ivi" Libarios | Lead role with Paulo Angeles | ||
| 2020 | Banana Sundae | Herself / Various Roles | Co-host / Performer | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PLt. Camille Villanuna | |||
| Bagong Umaga | Catherine "Cai" Buencorazon Veradona / Catherine "Cai" Magbanua† | Main role | ||
| Oh, Mando! | Krisha Cruz | |||
| 2021 | Click Like Share | Jenna | Episode title: Found, Lead role[12] | |
| 2022 | The Goodbye Girl | Sheryl | Main Role | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Tisay | Supporting Role |