Edward Barber (actor)


Edward John Abellera Barber is a Filipino-British actor, host, and a Myx VJ. He came to prominence in 2016, after joining the reality television series, , where he placed fourth.
Barber started his film career by playing the lead role in the romantic comedy Loving in Tandem. He also played supporting roles in Seven Sundays, Da One That Ghost Away, and Fantastica. He also starred in the drama television series Hiwaga ng Kambat. In addition to acting, Barber ventured into the music industry with his debut studio album #E0806.

Early life

Edward John Abellera Barber was born in Heidelberg, Germany on July 15, 2000, to British-German entrepreneur Kevin and Filipina mother Cathy. He has an older sister, Laura. Barber's life at home was quiet and he's usually by himself around the house: "It was actually kinda hard to get moments together as a family.”
Barber attended the European School, Karlsruhe in Germany where he discovered his interest for acting by joining the school's extra-curricular activities. English being his best subject, Barber saw an interest in reading, and writing: "I always felt like you can make someone feel something through words." He also excelled in football and would always play with his friends every Friday after school but later quit after several instances of bullying. Barber placed his education on hold when he joined Pinoy Big Brother but always had hope on studying film, literature, or psychology if he'll enter college.

Career

Barber was sixteen when he was asked to audition online for after staff from The Filipino Channel took a photo of him in a Dolce Amore event in Germany. He succeeded in joining and was later introduced as the first contestant of the show. Barber was later announced as a semi-finalist on the show and had to temporarily exit due to the program's format. Meanwhile, Barber, together with the other semi-finalists, Maymay Entrata, and Kisses Delavin, took part in an online reality series called Follow the Lucky 3 Teens, which follows their journey after momentarily exiting the house. The show's finale was held on March 5, 2017 at the Alonte Sports Arena where he was declared as one of the runners-up, with Entrata winning the competition.
In September 2017 Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, popularly known with their loveteam "Mayward", played the lead roles for their debut film, Loving in Tandem, which was released nationwide on September 13, 2017. Right after, he got a cameo role in the box office hit film Seven Sundays.
On October 15, 2017 he was recognized as Push Personality Newcomer during the awarding ceremony of PUSH AWARDS, an annual digital media event of ABSCBN held at the ASAP Chillout. The tandem of Edward and Maymay Entrata, meanwhile, enjoyed a breakout win as the Push Group/Tandem. Their fans, the MayWards, also captured the Ultimate Fan Award for posting the highest number of tweets among all fan clubs during the seven-week voting period.
He joined Maymay to make a teleserye debut on the highly anticipated horror-action fantasy drama television series, "La Luna Sangre" top-billed by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Maymay and Edward have made their own successful Out-of-the-Country concerts in Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and were also part of Star Magic Grand Celebration in Singapore together with KathNiel, Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador and many others.
On July 22, 2018 the pilot episode of their first top-billed Wansapanataym series "Ikaw ang Ghosto ko" was aired garnering the ratings with 26% vs 17.4% of the rival show. Maymay played the role of "Espie" while Edward Barber played the role of "Vincent".

Other ventures

Philanthropy

ELM Tree Foundation, a charity organization founded by Barber, her sister Laura, and Entrata, was formally launched on December 19, 2017. It takes its name from the initials of their name.

Endorsement

Fresh from Pinoy Big Brother house, he together with on-screen partner Maymay Entrata joined McDonald's family as the newest endorsers of the new Creamy McFreeze. They also became one of the newest endorsers for Bench. MayWard joined the launching of Ariel Philippines’ new product, the NEW Ariel with Downy Perfume on May 18, 2017, with the #ArielWhatAFeeling trending nationwide. In March 2018 Edward, together with Maymay, bagged another endorsement deal with Vivo Philippines. Edward together with Maymay Entrata became the Celebrity Ambassador of TikTok Philippines. In June 2018 Edward Barber is one of the newest ambassadors of Coca-Cola.

Filmography

Film

TitleYearRoleNotes
Loving in Tandem2017Prince Lucas "Luke" Oliver
Seven Sundays2017Gian SmithCameo
Da One That Ghost Away2018Chire
First Love2018Simon
Fantastica2018Junjun

Television

TitleYearRoleNotes
2016HimselfContestant
La Luna Sangre2017–2018Collin Domingo
Wansapanataym2018VincentEpisode: "Ikaw Ang GHOSTo Ko"; 10 episodes
ASAP TLC 2018Ben PinedaTelevision special
Ipaglaban Mo!2019JakeEpisode: "Sabik"
Myx2019–presentHimselfVideo jockey
Hiwaga ng Kambat2019Francisco "Iking" Castro
Maalaala Mo Kaya2019Gab Sta. AnaEpisode: "Sunflower"

Digital

TitleYearRolePlatform
Follow the Lucky Three Teens2017HimselfABS-CBN Mobile
Squad Goals2017HimselfABS-CBN Mobile
ASAP Chillout2018Himself ABS-CBN Online
iWant ASAP2018–presentHimself iWant

Book

TitleYearRolePublishing House
He's My Oppastar!2017RedABS-CBN Publishing
Lost Souls2018HimselfABS-CBN Publishing

Discography

Album

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Please Stay"2018#E0806
"BMG"2018#E0806
"No One Else"2019''#E0806

Awards and nominations

AwardYearRecipient and nomineeCategoryResult
ASAP Pop Teen Choice2016Edward Barber Best Pop Love Teens
ASAP Pop Teen Choice2017Edward Barber Best Pop Love Teens
ComGuild Academe's Choice Awards2018Edward Barber Advertisers' Most Admired Love Team
Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards2019Edward Barber Most Promising Loveteam for Movies
LionhearTV RAWR Awards2017Edward Barber Love Team of the Year
LionhearTV RAWR Awards2018Edward Barber Love Team of the Year
MOR Pinoy Music Awards2017Edward Barber Best New Artist
MOR Pinoy Music Awards2017"Baliw" Best Collaboration
Myx Music Awards2018Edward BarberMyx Celebrity VJ of the Year
Push Awards2017Edward BarberPush New Comer
Push Awards2017Edward Barber Push Group/Tandem of the Year
Push Awards2019Edward Barber Push Group/Tandem of the Year
Push Awards2020Edward Barber Push Young Love of the Year
PMPC Star Awards for Movies2019Fantastica Movie Love Team of the Year
PMPC Star Awards for Television2019Edward Barber German Moreno Power Tandem Award
RTU Kidlat Sinaya Awards2019Edward BarberMale Celebrity Endorser of the Year
RTU Kidlat Sinaya Awards2019Edward Barber Loveteam of the Year
Star Cinema Awards2017Edward BarberUltimate Fresh Male Face
Star Cinema Awards2017Edward Barber Ultimate Love Out Loud Pair
Star Cinema Awards2017Edward Barber Ultimate Breakthrough Love Team

Concerts and tours