Barbie Almalbis

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

She is the niece of broadcast journalist Pia Hontiveros, current Philippine senator Risa Hontiveros, and singer Leah Navarro.

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.

Discography Barbie: The Singles (2005) By Hungry Young Poets Torpe Firewoman Panahon Maniwala ka Clear Runaway Radio Stars Deep Personal Flirt Rebirth Drowning

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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) Tribes (Every Nation Music, 2019) Yahweh (Every Nation Music, 2022)

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

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.