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Will Barbie Forteza say yes to love again?

Published Feb 4, 2026 12:17 am
Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza is gearing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day solo once more, and she’s perfectly fine with her own company.
Barbie Forteza (Images courtesy of Facebook)
Barbie Forteza (Images courtesy of Facebook)
For Barbie, flying solo on Valentine’s isn’t an issue—she relishes her cherished ‘me’ time and sees it as a special way to mark the occasion.
"I do have plans for Valentine's Day, but I will spend it by myself, as I did last year. Mahilig ako mag 'me' time. Parang yun na rin ang way ko to celebrate Valentine's Day. (I like to have 'me' time. That's my way of celebrating Valentine's Day)," said Barbie during an interview at the 81st birthday bash of veteran star Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo in Greenhills recently.
Asked if she’s ready for romance, Barbie revealed, “I’m definitely open to love again. My heart is full, and I’m always ready to give and receive love. It’s a wonderful feeling to know you’re capable of loving and being loved.”
Barbie, 28, expressed gratitude for 2026, calling it a continuation of the good things that came her way in 2025
Charo Santos, Boots Anson Roa, and Barbie Forteza
Charo Santos, Boots Anson Roa, and Barbie Forteza
"I am happy. Maganda naman ang umpisa ng taon ko. Ipapalabas na siya (Until She Remembers) on Feb. 25. (My year is off to a good start. 'Until She Remembers' will be released on Feb. 25.) We will have our Red Carpet premiere on Feb. 19 at SM North EDSA The Block at 5 p.m.
"Parang naging continuance ng aking 2025 ang 2026 kasi itong Until She Remembers, I shot this last year. Thankfully, may mga movie pa na in the works. May TV show rin. (2026 is like a continuation of my 2025 because of 'Until She Remembers,' I shot this last year. Thankfully, there are more movies in the works. There's also a TV show)," she added.
Barbie also shared what she enjoyed most about working with Boots on their upcoming movie.
"The grace that she provides everyone and her professionalism. Up until now, her enthusiasm for the craft and pag-arte. Yung pakikisama rin niya sa lahat. Bukod sa natutunan ko, yun ang na-enjoy ko. Nakatrabaho na siya sa 'Mano Po: Legacy' pero hindi po kami nagkaroon ng eksena. "His company with everyone. Aside from what I learned, that's what I enjoyed. He worked with me in 'Mano Po: Legacy' but we didn't have a scene together. (How she deals with everyone. Aside from what I learned, that's what I enjoyed. I worked with her in 'Mano Po: Legacy' but we didn't have a scene together)," she said.
Barbie said she was starstruck when she learned she'll be working with Boots and Charo Santos.
"Noong una kong nalaman kung sino ang mga makakasama ko, sa bahay pa la ng siyempre starstruck na ako agad kung paano ko gagawin ito. I made sure that once I stepped on the set, dapat talagang ready na ako. Mahirap na hindi ma starstruck, but I really did my best na maging professional sa shoot. (When I first found out who my cast would be, right at home, of course, I was immediately starstruck about how I would do it. I made sure that once I stepped onto the set, I was fully ready. It's hard not to be starstruck, but I really did my best to be professional on the shoot.)"
On working with Charo, Barbie said she learned several things. "Natutunan ko sa kanya omn how to handle people on the set. Bukod sa napakahusay niyang actress, mahusay din siyang producer. So, how to manage people on the set and everyone's expectations? Kahit na artista sya dito, nakikita ko ang kanyang pagiging producer on the set. Nakikita ko kung gaano siya ka-organize, strict in the best way. She keeps everyone on their toes. Sa set lahat kami parang ready to work. (I learned from her how to handle people on the set. Aside from being a great actress, she's also a great producer. So, how to manage people on the set and everyone's expectations? Even though she's an actress here, I see her being a producer on the set. I see how organized she is, strict in the best way. On set, we all seem ready to work.)"
"I hope to achieve lahat ng na-achieve kahit half lang. Pero sa ngayon, I am enjoying my journey in showbiz. (I hope to achieve everything they achieved, even if it's only half. But for now, I am enjoying my journey in showbiz)," Barbie added.
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