Barbie Imperial

Barbie Concina Imperial (; born August 1, 1998) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for her lead role in Araw Gabi.

Early life and background Barbie Concina Imperial was born on August 1, 1998 in Daraga, Albay. She and her older half-brother, Bryce were raised by a single mother, Marilyn "Bing" Imperial in a modest home by the railway tracks. She excelled academically as a grade school valedictorian. She later expanded her education by pursuing professional culinary arts training.

Career In 2015, Imperial joined the Pinoy Big Brother: 737 and was dubbed as "The Doll along the Riles of Albay" due to her dollface.

2015–2018: Breakthrough She also played multiple guest roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya playing the various roles of Hannah, Glaiza, and herself. She played her own story in Maalaala Mo Kaya entitled Riles.

Later, she appeared as a Girltrends member and is one of the regular guests in It's Showtime.

Later in February 2018, she was cast as an antagonist in Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle. opposite to Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte. Imperial portrayed the main villain role of Rachel San Pedro in that series. Rachel is the heartless and cunning classmate who makes Gelli's life miserable as hell. She hates her due to Gelli's arrogant and harsh personality.

2018–present: Biggest break

In 2018, Imperial got her biggest break where she currently portrays the role of Michelle Verano the lead character along with her leading man JM de Guzman.

In 2024, she joins the hit primetime action series FPJ's Batang Quiapo as Tisay, a singer and a gambler who crosses paths with Tanggol (played by Coco Martin).

Other ventures Food and Beverage Ventures She enrolled at the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila in 2024 to pursue professional cooking. She has explored various partnerships and investment opportunities within the local food scene, including ties to concepts inspired by peers like Ara Mina.

Personal life Imperial grew up in a broken family, not seeing her father.

Imperial is a cousin of the Gumabao siblings (Michele, Marco, Kat and Paolo) and Gretchen Fullido.

On January 19, 2026, Imperial confirmed that she is in a relationship with Richard Gutierrez. They previously worked together in the show La Luna Sangre.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2016 Love Me Tomorrow Jerl 2018 Kasal Clara2019 Finding You Grace You Have Arrived Dani 2020 Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Devie 2021 Dulo Bianca 2023 I Love Lizzy Lizzy 2024 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion Charlie How To Slay A NepoCass

Television Year Title Role 2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Housemate All of Me Apple de Asis Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bottled Water Hannah 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Riles Barbie Concina Imperial 2016–2017 It's Showtime Girltrend / Guest co-host Langit Lupa Jenny 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police Uniform Judy's sister 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Sementado Liza Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo Marilyn Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Tree Young Clara La Luna Sangre Aira Feliz "Aife" Javier 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Mulat Lexy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mangga Glaiza Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle Rachel San Pedro 2018–present ASAP XP Co-host / Performer 2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Michelle "Mich/Boning" Verano / Anna Vida De Alegre Ipaglaban Mo: Set-up Bea Soriano Wansapanataym: Switch Be With You Pia Versoza / Upeng 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal Allanis Marie Claire Book Ipaglabab Mo: Saltik Mitch Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Maria Taiwan That You Love Olivia "Ivi" Libarios 2020 Banana Sundae Various Roles FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PLt. Camille Villanuna Bagong Umaga Catherine "Cai" Buencorazon Veradona / Catherine "Cai" Magbanua Oh, Mando! Krisha Cruz 2021 Click Like Share Jenna 2022 The Goodbye Girl Sheryl 2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Tisay 2025 Sins of the Father Naomi Silvano2026 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 HouseguestBlood vs Duty Jamilah Abubakar

Music videos Year Title Artist Role 2018 Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong Barbie Imperial Herself