Greta Gerwig's Barbie has taken the real world by storm. So, the Cosmopolitan Philippines hopped onto the Barbie fever and decided to *barbie-fy* our 2023 cover girls! Read on to see their Barbie-fied personas!
This Barbie is unstoppable.
Andrea Torres opened the year 2023 with a bang as our January cover girl. In her recent work in the critically-acclaimed Maria Clara and Ibarra, she played the iconic Sisa. And although the character is already a household name in Phillippine literature, Andrea gave a more human side to it. She worked hard to prepare for her role—and it showed how wired she is when it comes to her craft as an actress.
This Barbie is an award-winning actress, in-demand endorser, an animal rights advocate, and ~The President.
Our March 2023 cover girl Nadine Lustre is the embodiment of “reinvention.” After choosing a more low-key life in Siargao in 2020, Nadine shines even more with exploding creative and exciting energy. Nadine has transitioned out of the sweet and teenybopper roles and has ultimately learned to stay true to herself. "Authenticity is freedom," President Nadine said—and we totally agree!
This Barbie is a goal-getter.
What you see is what you get—that's how it is for our April cover girl, Sue Ramirez. She's exceptionally known for her funny outtakes on social media, winning clapbacks to her critics, and most especially for her breakthrough role as Lexy in the hit Philippine adaptation The World of the Married. Sue is committed to give life to the characters she plays.
This Barbie is a talented actress and a loving mother.
Janella Salvador, our May 2023 cover girl is passionate, confident, and motivated. She successfully freed herself from the trappings of a love team. Her strong-willed character and desire to defy stereotypes continue to open doors of opportunities for her.
Janella enjoys most of her time as a mother to son Jude—but she refuses to be boxed as "just" a mother. She continously proves that motherhood doesn't diminish the fact that she has overflowing talent. "I was going to get back. I’m a performer and I’m an actress and nothing was going to change that even if I gave birth. I’m still me; I just gave birth,” she declares.
This Barbie Is Loud And Proud
Yes, our June 2023 cover girl was ~Mimiyuuuh~! This cheerful vlogger has millions of subscribers on her YouTube channel. Also, several brands have booked her as part of their roster of A-lister endorsers. Despite her popularity and influence, Mimi knows she was brought here not only for her personal gain but with a purpose. Her wit, humor, and voice as an LGBTQIA icon are not just to bring joy to others—but also to inspire and to smash through gender barriers. Mimiyuuuh, who came from very humble beginnings, reminds us that we will always have the power to rewrite our stories in this world full of stereotypes.
This Barbie is living by her own rules.
Our July 2023 cover girl Chie Filomeno proudly admitted that she has mastered the art of being unbothered. The actress said, “As long as wala kang tinatapakan na tao, then you’re good." Chie got candid over the fact that the public expects celebrities to look perfect but is quick to judge when celebs undergo beauty enhancements. That's why she lives by her own rules—unbothered and focused on her ultimate dream which is to be recognized for her craft as an actress. She believes that the key to shining in her own skin is her motivation and her clear sight on what she really wants in life.
How about you? What kind of Barbie are you?
