Curiosidades

Although she only appeared once as Lt. Marlena Moreau in Mirror, Mirror (1967), she has a large and faithful crowd of fans. and she still commemorates this as a frequent guest at "Star Trek" conventions worldwide.

Has Filipino, Hungarian-Jewish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish ancestry.

Prefers to be called "Luna".

She was the first choice to play Anita in Amor, Sublime Amor (1961), but the producers gave the role to Rita Moreno. After she lost the role of Anita, she tested for the Maria role, but this was decided that Barbara and Rita looked too similar. The studio also felt that Maria should be a star, and Natalie Wood was chosen.

Is a member of "The Thalians", a charity foundation at Cedars Sinai Hospital, and supports other charitable causes.

Is an avid sports fan, loves playing golf, tennis and dancing on roller skates.

On 11/5-11/7/2004 she attended the Celebrity Blackjack and Slot Tournament at the Riviera Hotel Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Ex-stepmother of Tane McClure.

Invited to join the actor's branch of AMPAS in 2022.

On 11/26-11/28/2001 she attended the Western Stars Show, at the Edgewater Casino, Laughlin, NV.