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]
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 [1] 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
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]
