Barbie Almalbis

Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis (born August 26, 1977), better known as Barbie Almalbis, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and guitarist.^[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hontiveros and the surname or paternal family name is Almalbis.

Barbie Almalbis
Barbie Almalbis performing at the Ayala Center Cebu's Eco Dash: The Bottle School Run
Background information
Birth name	Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis
Born	(1977-08-26) August 26, 1977 (age 47)
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

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]

Discography

Barbie: The Singles (2005)

By Hungry Young Poets

• Torpe
• Firewoman
• Panahon
• Maniwala ka
• Clear
• Runaway
• Radio
• Stars
• Deep
• Personal Flirt
• Rebirth
• Drowning

^[3]

By Barbie's Cradle

• Tabing Ilog (soundtrack for ABS-CBN's Tabing Ilog; covered by Jireh Lim)
• The Dance
• Goodnyt
• Shiny Red Balloon
• Belinda Bye Bye
• Dear Paul
• Money for Food
• Langit Na Naman (Original by Hotdog Band)
• Pangarap
• All I Need
• Limang Dipang Tao (by Ryan Cayabyab, first popularized by Lea Salonga)
• Everyday
• Idlip
• Independence Day
• Good Day (soundtrack for Nescafe)

By Barbie Almalbis

• Just a Smile (soundtrack for Close-Up's TV Commercial)
• Power over You (soundtrack for SkinWhite TV Commercial)
• You're My Number One (soundtrack for Nido commercial with Sharon Cuneta)
• "Summer Day (soundtrack for Sunsilk TV commercial).

Parade (2006)

Parade
Studio album by Barbie Almalbis
Released	2006
Genre	OPM
Label	12 Stone Records, Warner Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Parade (2006) Goodbye My Shadow (2011)

• Dahilan
• Give Yourself Away
• Overdrive (first popularized by the Eraserheads)
• Damsel
• Sorry Song
• Parading
• Little Miss Spider
• High (duet with The Speaks)
• Summer Day
• Pag-alis
• For the World
• 012 (with Rommel dela Cruz, Wendell Garcia, and Kakoy Legaspi)
• Credits Song

Barbie Rocks The Big Dome – Live (2007)

• Torpe
• Deadma (with Rocksteddy)
• Smile at Me (Rocksteddy)
• Tabing Ilog
• High (with Ney Dimaculangan)
• Just a Smile
• Majika (Kitchie Nadal)
• Firewoman (with Kitchie Nadal)
• Same Ground (Kitchie Nadal)
• Untitled (Harana Song)
• Dahilan
• Parading
• You Learn (with Mom)
• Summerday
• Goodnight
• 012

Goodbye My Shadow (2011)

Goodbye My Shadow
Studio album by Barbie Almalbis
Released	2011
Genre	OPM, CCM
Label	12 Stone Records, Star Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Parade (2006) Goodbye My Shadow (2011) My New Heart (2014)

• Ostrich Cowboy
• Goodbye My Shadow
• Constellations
• Unraveling
• Always You
• No Police
• Lights
• Where Have You Been?
• Child of Mine
• Wait til Sunday
• Buntala

My New Heart (2014)

My New Heart
Studio album by Barbie Almalbis
Released	2014
Genre	OPM, CCM
Label	12 Stone Records, Star Music
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Goodbye My Shadow (2011) My New Heart (2014)

• Say Goodbye
• Emmanuel
• Run For Cover
• My New Heart
• Secrets
• Joyful, Joyful (Cover Music)
• We Are Slaves
• On This Train
• Ostrich Cowboy (2014 Edition)

Scenes From Inside (2021)

Scenes From Inside
Studio album by Barbie Almalbis
Released	2021
Genre	OPM
Barbie Almalbis chronology
My New Heart (2014) Scenes From Inside (2021)

• Kumpas
• Peace Where We Go
• Days Are Long
• An Aspin’s Song (For Tata)
• Iyong-iyo
• Comment
• Umagang Kay Ganda
• Silaw
• Cover (Acoustic Version)

Not That Girl (2025)

Not That Girl
Studio album by Barbie Almalbis
Released	2025
Genre	OPM
Barbie Almalbis chronology
Scenes From Inside (2021) Not That Girl (2025)

• Desperate Hours
• Homeostasis
• Happy Sad
• Platonic
• All U Wanna Do
• How To Weep
• Not That Girl
• Needy
• Wicked Heart

Collaborations

• Tunog Acoustic (Warner Music Philippines, 2003) (with Barbie's Cradle)
• Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) (with Barbie's Cradle)
• Tunog Acoustic 2 (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) (with Barbie's Cradle)
• Tunog Acoustic 3 (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
• Ultraelectromagneticjam (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
• Tunog Acoustic 4 (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) (with The Speaks)
• Bandang Pinoy, Lasang Hotdog (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2006)
• Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006)
• I-Star 15: The Best of Alternative & Rock (Star Music, 2010)

Greatest Day

A collaboration between Harlene Delgado and Charlene Deslate in an old version. Anja Aguilar and Marika Sasaki to collaborate in a new version. The song was used for Unilever's Philippine TV Commercial of Sunsilk. The music video also featured both of them.

Rockoustic Mania

Barbie Almalbis and Pupil were chosen by Juicy Fruit as their advertising models to reach out to the younger generation in their Rockoustic Mania advertising events. The promotion included Juicy Fruit's Tugtog Mo! band competition, and Style mo! competition by Human and Pony footwear. The collaboration between the two artists offers a fusion of Rock and Acoustic. The AVCD features two songs, the music videos and some behind the scenes look at the artists' works. It was released on August 24, 2006.

The Juicy Fruit Rockoustic Mania Final Fusion event was held on November 17, at the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines. The show featured performances from Barbie Almalbis and Pupil, guest bands Sugarfree and Up Dharma Down, and of course, from the three finalists, WTC 11, Medea, and 7th Skool. The band 7th Skool won the Tugtog Mo! Band Competition.

Audio:
1. Nakakabaliw (E. Buendia, D. Ventura)
2. Must Have (E. Buendia, B. Almalbis, D. Sergio)

Video:
1. Nakakabaliw (Directed by RA Rivera)
2. Must Have (Directed by Pancho Esguerra)
3. MYX News

Tanaw Collective

Acel Bisa, Aia De Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac, Kitchie Nadal, Lougee Basabas

Panatag

Hale ft. Barbie Almalbis 2024

Huling Sayaw | Tower Sessions

Kamikazee ft. Barbie Almalbis 2025

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2006	Aliw Awards	Best Major Concert(Female)	"Barbie Rocks the Big Dome"	Nominated
	Awit Awards	Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist	"Just A Smile"	Won
	Meg Magazine Teens Choice Awards	Favorite Female Artist of the Year	—	Won
	MTV Pilipinas Music Awards	Best Female Artist in a Video	"Dahilan"	Nominated
		Best Animated Video	"Dahilan"	Nominated
	MYX Music Awards	Favorite Female Artist	—	Nominated[4]
		Favorite Collaboration	"High" with The Speaks	Nominated[4]
		Favorite Media Soundtrack	"Just A Smile"	Nominated[4]
	NU Rock Awards	Best Female Award	—	Nominated[5]
2007	MYX Music Awards	Favorite Media Soundtrack	"Nakakabaliw" with Pupil for Juicy Fruit Rockoustic Mania	Nominated
2018	Wish Music Awards	Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year	"Tabing Ilog"	Nominated[6]

Personal life

She is a daughter of Teresa Almalbis who is currently the vice-mayor of Roxas City, Capiz. She is married to Martin Honasan with two children, Noa Stina and Liam Israel.^[7]