MANILA, Philippines — Barbie Forteza has always been known for her shiny, long hair, but the actress surprised her fans when she decided to have it cut much shorter than her usual hairdo.

The original plastic Barbie doll wore a black-and-white striped swimsuit, had red lips, and sported a fluffy, curled hairdo reminiscent of the late ’50s. While you could buy the original Barbie ...