Edward Barber Biography: Height, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Parents, Girlfriend, Instagram

Edward John Abellera Barber, known simply as Edward Barber, is a Filipino-British actor, host, singer, and digital creator whose boy-next-door charm and multilingual flair launched him from Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 in 2016 to leading-man status.

Half of the iconic “MayWard” love team with Maymay Entrata, he has starred in rom-com blockbusters, hosted noontime segments, and built a devoted online following while quietly preparing for a future in Christian ministry.

Profile

• Full Name: Edward John Abellera Barber
• Stage Name: Edward Barber
• Born: 15, July 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
• Nationality: Filipino-British
• Occupation: Actor, Television Host, Singer, Content Creator
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Kevin Barber and Cathy Abellera
• Siblings: Laura Anika Barber
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Edward John Abellera Barber was born on July 15, 2000, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Kevin Barber, a British-German entrepreneur, and Cathy Abellera, a Filipina nurse from Pangasinan.

The younger of two children, he grew up bilingual in English and German, attending the European School Karlsruhe until age 15, when the family relocated to Manila.

He deferred university enrollment after PBB to focus on showbiz but has expressed plans to study theology online.

Ethnically mixed, he was raised Catholic and later embraced evangelical Christianity.

Career

Edward John Abellera Barber launched his career as the fourth-place finalist on Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, where his gentlemanly demeanor and guitar-playing earned him the moniker “The Prince.”

Following the show, ABS-CBN quickly paired him with Big Winner Maymay Entrata, creating the popular love team known as MayWard.

Their 2017 debut film, Loving in Tandem, was a commercial success, grossing ₱45 million and establishing their strong fanbase.

Edward then expanded his acting portfolio with roles in the horror-comedy Da One That Ghost Away (2018), the star-studded Vice Ganda fantasy-comedy Fantastica (2018), and the fantasy-action TV series La Luna Sangre (2017–2018).

Transitioning smoothly into television hosting, Edward co-anchored ASAP’s Gen Z segments and guest-hosted on the variety show It’s Showtime.

In 2023, he took the lead in the digital travel series Barber’s World, available on YouTube.

His self-titled channel, launched in 2019, has grown to 1.1 million subscribers by blending personal vlogs, music covers, and faith-based content.

In 2024, Edward further showcased his musical talents by releasing the single “With You,” a collaboration with Maymay Entrata that reached the top of the MYX music charts.

Edward Barber continues to balance selective acting projects, highlighted by his starring role in the 2025 iWantTFC original series First Love, Again, alongside his ongoing brand ambassadorships for prominent companies like Bench, Oppo, and Jollibee.

Alongside his entertainment career, he headlines MayWard concerts internationally, including events in Dubai and Canada.

Committed to personal growth and future endeavors, he is also dedicating time to pastoral training under Victory Church.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @edward_barber

Personal Life

Edward John Abellera Barber has deliberately maintained a private stance regarding his romantic life, especially following the MayWard “love-team-only” clarification in 2022, choosing to keep public attention away from personal relationships; currently, he is single and dedicates his time and energy towards nurturing his close family bonds and strengthening his faith, highlighting his commitment to personal growth and stability beyond the limelight.

Filmography

• Loving in Tandem (2017)
• Da One That Ghost Away (2018)
• Fantastica (2018)
• First Love, Again (2025)

Net Worth

Edward John Abellera Barber has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

Core earnings include ABS-CBN talent fees $7,200–$10,800 per teleserye episode, film profit shares from Loving in Tandem backend, YouTube monetization $144,000–$216,000 annually, concert gates, and multi-year endorsements with Bench, Oppo, and Coca-Cola Philippines.