[1] Bacalso was born in Cebu, Philippines, and moved to Toronto, Ontario with her two younger brothers when she was eight years old.
Her television credits include guest starring appearances on the series The Jamie Foxx Show, La Femme Nikita, Veronica's Closet, and Wish You Were Here, alongside Dave Chappelle.
Bacalso made her feature film debut in the comedy by Orion Pictures, Car 54, Where Are You?
Bacalso appeared in the feature films Bedazzled and Dude, Where's My Car?.
[1] She is most well known for her role as Barb in Disney's Snow Dogs featuring Cuba Gooding, Jr. and James Coburn.