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Roxanne Barcelo

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In this article, the surname is Barcelo, not Jordan.
Roxanne Barcelo
Birth nameAnn Roxanne Barcelo[fn 1]
Also known asRoxie, Roxanne Barcelo
Born (1985-01-20) January 20, 1985 (age 39)
Fairfax, Virginia, US
GenresOPM, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, model, host
Years active1999-present
LabelsUniversal

Anne Roxanne Barcelo[fn 1] (born January 20, 1985), also known as Roxee B, is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. In 2006, she became one of the 14 housemates of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.[1] Before entering the Big Brother House, she was a finalist of ABC's Hollywood Dream.[2] She is best known for playing Natalie Alcantara in Wildflower. Roxanne played the role of young Alba, an antagonist and guest character of Los Bastardos.

Personal life

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Born in Fairfax, Virginia, she spent her childhood in the United States. She was only eight years old when she joined and won "Best of the Best", a singing contest in the United States. Her broadcasting talent was again put to the test when she became a member of ESPN Kids.[3] Already a professional child model, she did TV commercials for the Smithsonian Museum's 150th anniversary, 4th of July, GAP and JC Penney. She graduated from the School of the Holy Spirit in Quezon City and from Miriam College, also in Quezon City.[4] In 2020, she married a non-showbiz personality in a private ceremony.[5] She has one son.[6]

Acting and singing career

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Upon arriving in the Philippines when she was 13, she joined as a contestant in GMA's Metropop Search.[7] By 1999, Roxie became a mainstay in the GMA's then top-rated youth-oriented show, Click[8] She also appeared in the television drama series Kahit Kailan and Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga.,[9][10] was a regular host of SOP and guest-starred in several GMA shows.[11] Her song "Kung Alam Mo Lang" (If You Only Knew), the Tagalog version of "Because I'm A Girl" (Korean: 여자 이니까; RR: Yeoja Inikka) by the South Korean female pop trio band Kiss topped the Philippine music charts. She also released a self-titled album, Roxie in 2004.[12] In late 2003, she was asked along with Alessandra de Rossi to take part in "Biyahe Tayo" (a song meant to promote Philippine tourism) but she declined.

Other ventures

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Roxee starred in a contemporary full-length film, Mudraks, which was screened for competition in 2006's Cinemalaya Film Festival. She played the daughter of the lead actress, Rio Locsin. The movie is about a dysfunctional family who never talk to each other.[13]

Present career

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In 2008, she returned to GMA Network, her home channel, whose rival station is ABS-CBN, to do a kiddy program as one of the main hosts; she was referred to as Ate Anne in the show called Batang Bibbo!.[14] But in early 2009 she was cast to the most awaited fantasy series starring Marian Rivera in Darna.[15] After Darna, she appeared on First Time, together with Joross Gamboa and Michelle Madrigal who were also a former ABS-CBN talents.[16] In 2010, Roxee returned to hosting a children's show via Art Angel on GMA with original host Tonypet Gaba, replacing the former hosts.[17]

She joined Alodia Gosiengfiao for the July 2013 edition of FHM Philippines.[18] In 2014, she appeared again for Online Babe for FHM (now as FHM #NewCrush and Idols) for June 2014 as well as in the December 2014 issue of FHM.[19] [20] In 2016, she transferred to Talent5 to appear in Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?. In 2017, she returned to ABS-CBN, to play an antagonist role in Wildflower.[21] In 2018, she played a young Alba in Los Bastardos.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
1999 Click Toni GMA Network Main role
Dear Mikee Various
Ibang Klase
2000 SOP Herself Co-host / Performer
GMA Telesine Specials Various
Super Klenk
Campus Romance Lead cast
GMA Love Stories Lead role
2001 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Eloisa Fulgencio Supporting role
Maynila Various Main cast
2002 Kahit Kailan Eden Miseracordia Supporting cast
Magpakailanman Various
2003–2008; 2017–present ASAP Herself ABS-CBN Guest performer
2005 Hollywood Dream ABC
2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 ABS-CBN Celebrity housemate
Maalaala Mo Kaya Various
2008 Kahit Isang Saglit Trisha Supporting role
The Singing Bee Herself ABS-CBN Celebrity Player
2008–2009 Batang Bibbo! Ate Anne / Herself GMA Network Host
2009 Mars Ravelo's Darna Aleli Supporting role
2010 First Time Ms. Berna
Art Angel Ate Anne / Herself Host
2010–2012 Reel Love: Tween Hearts Rose Diones Supporting role
2011 Amaya Kayang
2012 Cielo de Angelina Elaine
2016 Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? Katrina Alarcon TV5 Main cast
Karelasyon: Rigodon Lyca GMA Network Episode role
Wagas Blessie GMA News TV
2017–2018 Wildflower Natalie Alcantara ABS-CBN Main cast
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Puri Sarah Macaraeg Episode guest
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos young Alba Special Participation / Antagonist
Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Herself Opening Guest Performer with Ex Housemates
Brush Alex Sari-Sari Channel Main cast
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Kubli Lisa Domingo-Morales ABS-CBN Episode role
Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions Herself Contender

Film

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Year Film Role Film company
2010 You to Me Are Everything Lily GMA Films, Regal Entertainment
2015 Tragic Theater Arlene De Lara Viva Films
Felix Manalo Praxedes Ysagun
2017 Siargao Belay Ten17P
2018 Abay Babes Goldie Viva Films
2019 The Panti Sisters Kat Black Sheep Productions, ALV Films, The IdeaFirst Company, Quantum Films

Discography

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Album

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  • Roxie – 2004 (under Universal Records)
  • "WOW" ft. Q-York – 2014
  • "Morena" – 2014 (under Viva Records Corporation)[22]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Roxanne Barcelo was born in the United States of America. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Jordan.

References

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  1. ^ Philippine Headline News
  2. ^ "Here's the Truth About 'Living in' Issue of Roxanne Barcelo and Boyfriend Will Devaughn". Philnews.ph. August 18, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Rule, Karla. "The evolution of Roxanne Barcelo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Inanay apan kanunay nga carrer ni Roxanne". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  5. ^ Geli, Bianca. "Roxanne Barcelo's journey from Kapuso star to a beautiful mom". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Almo, Nherz. "Roxanne Barcelo gives birth to a baby boy". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "LOOK: 16 beauties from the '90s who are still blooming today". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "OOK: The stars of 'Click' then and now". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Roxanne Barcelo is back where she belongs". GMA Network. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Roxanne Barcelo returns to ABS-CBN after 9 years". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  11. ^ "A second look at Roxanne Barcelo". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  12. ^ "Roxie". iTunes Apple. January 2004. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  13. ^ "2006 Archives Cinemalaya". Cinemalaya.org. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  14. ^ "Roxanne Barcelo nixes sexy image to host kids' show "Batang Bibbo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  15. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer
  16. ^ "PEP: Roxanne Barcelo advices First Time youngsters to study hard". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  17. ^ "Roxanne Barcelo is on the Cover of FHM 100 Sexiest 2013". Wazzup Pilipinas. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  18. ^ "Roxee B – July 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  19. ^ Castillo, Pong. "Roxee B – FHM Online Babe June 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  20. ^ "SNEAK PEEK: Fill Your Sexy Cravings With Roxee B's FHM Gravure Volume 4!". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  21. ^ "Roxanne Barcelo joins cast of 'Wildflower'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  22. ^ "Roxee B - Morena MP3 Music". CD Universe.
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