Roxanne Barcelo
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.
Roxee B | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anne Roxanne Barcelo[fn 1] |
| Also known as | Roxie, Roxanne Barcelo |
| Born | January 20, 1985 Fairfax, Virginia, US |
| Genres | OPM, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, model |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal |
Personal life
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
Upon arriving in the Philippines when she was 13, she was a contestants in GMA's Metropop Search.[7] Aside from that in 1999, Roxie became a mainstay in the GMA's then top-rated youth oriented show, Click, she learned so much in her 2½ years in the show.[8] She also appeared in the television drama series Kahit Kailan and Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga.[9][10] She 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 has an album, Roxie released 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
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
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
Television
| 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 | |||
| 2004–2008; 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 | |
| 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 |
Movies
| 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
Album
Notes
References
- ^ Philippine Headline News
- ^ "Here's the Truth About 'Living in' Issue of Roxanne Barcelo and Boyfriend Will Devaughn". Philnews.ph. August 18, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Rule, Karla. "The evolution of Roxanne Barcelo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Inanay apan kanunay nga carrer ni Roxanne". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Geli, Bianca. "Roxanne Barcelo's journey from Kapuso star to a beautiful mom". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ Almo, Nherz. "Roxanne Barcelo gives birth to a baby boy". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: 16 beauties from the '90s who are still blooming today". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "OOK: The stars of 'Click' then and now". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxanne Barcelo is back where she belongs". GMA Network. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Roxanne Barcelo returns to ABS-CBN after 9 years". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "A second look at Roxanne Barcelo". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxie". iTunes Apple. January 2004. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "2006 Archives Cinemalaya". Cinemalaya.org. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxanne Barcelo nixes sexy image to host kids' show "Batang Bibbo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer
- ^ "PEP: Roxanne Barcelo advices First Time youngsters to study hard". GMA News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxanne Barcelo is on the Cover of FHM 100 Sexiest 2013". Wazzup Pilipinas. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxee B – July 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Castillo, Pong. "Roxee B – FHM Online Babe June 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "SNEAK PEEK: Fill Your Sexy Cravings With Roxee B's FHM Gravure Volume 4!". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxanne Barcelo joins cast of 'Wildflower'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roxee B - Morena MP3 Music". CD Universe.