Barbie Almalbis

thumb|right|Barbie Almalbis Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis (born August 26, 1977), better known as Barbie Almalbis, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and guitarist. 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. Quotes My life as a songwriter pa-iba-iba siya depende sa (changes depending on the) season. I don’t always have set rules that I follow. I don’t even start an album with a theme in mind. I just adapt to the moment, parang ganun (something like that)! How Faith, Friendship, And Heavy Metal Helped Barbie Almalbis Create Her New Album, ‘Not That Girl’ Billboard Philippines, 13 January 2025. “Gusto ko rin magsulat. Gusto ko rin gumawa (I also want to write. I also want to create).” For me, I love artists like that and blessing sa akin (it’s a blessing to me) if my art can do that for other people too. How Faith, Friendship, And Heavy Metal Helped Barbie Almalbis Create Her New Album, ‘Not That Girl’ Billboard Philippines, 13 January 2025. Lifeline talaga ‘yung mga friends na totoo (true friends really are a lifeline. How Faith, Friendship, And Heavy Metal Helped Barbie Almalbis Create Her New Album, ‘Not That Girl’ Billboard Philippines, 13 January 2025. External links Category:1977 births Category:Singers from the Philippines