BarDa
| BarDa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barbara Ambas Forteza David Alexander Sy Licauco |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Barbie Forteza and David Licauco |
| 💼 Occupation | Television actors |
| 📆 Years active | 2021– |
BarDa is a love team consisting of the Filipino actors Barbie Forteza and David Licauco.[1] The pairing was established following their casting in the GMA Network series Maria Clara at Ibarra (2022).
History
Forteza and Licauco were first cast together in drama series Heartful Café (2021). However, the first major collaboration between the two didn't occur until 2022's Maria Clara at Ibarra.[1] During the show, their characters fell in love with each other, and the on-screen chemistry between their two characters gained the team significant critical recognition.[2]
Sponsorships
BarDa became an ambassador for Save the Children Philippines in September 2024.[3][4] In October 2025, a fan club of the group known as BarDa Fans Club raised ₱100k (~$1,700 USD).[5]
In May 2025, it was reported that BarDa has partnered with popular toothpaste brand Close-Up.[6][7] In 2025, it was reported BarDA had partnered with fast food chain McDonald's to celebrate World Egg day.[8]
Projects
BarDa starred in the Netflix romantic comedy That Kind of Love (2024), [9][10] which became a Top 10 Movie on Netflix Philippines.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2025-01-06). "In the Spotlight: Evolution of Barbie Forteza, David Licauco's love team". inquirer.net. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ Kang, Kristine. "Barbie Forteza and David Licauco, grateful to each other as a love team". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ Aquino, Maine. "Barbie Forteza and David Licauco champion cause for children's safety". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ↑ "BarDa latest ambassadors for Save the Children Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "BarDa fans raise P100K for children's education and emergency aid". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "BarDa's Barbie Forteza and David Licauco make official debutas fresh new faces of Closeup". Manila Standard. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ Austria, Josh (2025-05-20). "BarDa becomes fresh new faces of Closeup". Your Guide to the Big City. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ↑ Deni, Bernado (2025-10-16). "Alden, BarDa go for Filipino take on Umu Rice". Daily Tribune.
- ↑ "Review Barbie Forteza and David Licauco shine in feel-good rom-com film That Kind of Love". pep.ph. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "'That Kind of Love' starring Barbie Forteza, David Licauco tops Netflix's 'Top 10 Movies in the Philippines Today'". GMA News Online. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "BarDa movie, nanguna sa Top 10 Movies ng Netflix Philippines". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
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