Bianca Umali

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʊˈmɐlɪ]; born March 2, 2000) is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Soler and the surname or paternal family name is Umali.

Bianca Umali
Born
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali

(2000-03-02) March 2, 2000
Parañaque, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2002–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center

Early and personal life

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali[1] was born on March 2, 2000[2] in Parañaque, Philippines.[3] She is the only child of May Soler and Jose Vicente Umali; both parents died from breast cancer in 2005 and a heart attack in 2010, respectively. Umali was later raised by her paternal grandmother, Vicki.[4] She has older half-siblings from their previous relationships: two half-sisters from her mother and three half-brothers and one half-sister from her father. Umali also has relatives in Malolos, Bulacan. She attended Veritas Parochial School, which was later renamed Veritas Catholic School, in Parañaque City.

Umali dated Miguel Tanfelix from 2014 to 2017. In 2022, actor Ruru Madrid confirmed that he and Umali have been dating for four years.[5] Umali is an ambassador for organizations World Vision International and Department of the Interior and Local Government's "Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan" program.[6][7] In December 2020, Umali became a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.[8]

Career

As a commercial model and endorser

Umali started her career as a commercial model at age two. She appeared in several TV commercials such as EQ Diapers and Nestle Ice Cream. She was also a product endorser for the children's clothing line of Natasha.

In 2021, Umali became an endorser for Bench.[9]

As a host and actress

In 2009, at age nine, Umali signed under GMA Network on an exclusive contract and became one of the hosts of a child-oriented show Tropang Potchi. In the same year, she had a cameo role as an orphan in Darna and portrayed the role of young Nancy Rosales on the TV series Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit.

In 2011, she signed a management contract under Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

From 2017 and onwards, she portrayed Lawiswis in Mulawin vs. Ravena, Crisanta in Kambal, Karibal, Sahaya in the TV show of the same name, Farrah in Legal Wives and Irene in the second installment of Mano Po Legacy.

In Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, an upcoming spin-off to the 2016 reboot Encantadia, Umali starred as a daughter of the earth goddess (played by Sanya Lopez). She previously aspired to make a part of the reboot. In preparation for the role, Umali trained in arnis.[10]

Recording artist

In 2018, Umali signed a recording contract under GMA Music. As of 2021, she had released two songs: "Kahit Kailan" and "Itigil Mo Na".

Discography

Singles
YearTitleAlbumLabel
2020 Kahit Kailan Non-album singles GMA Music
2021 Itigil Mo Na Non-album singles

Filmography

Television
TV series
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2009JollitownOliveGMA Network
DarnaOne of the orphans
Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang LangitYoung Nancy Rosales
2011Magic PalayokDina
2012–2013Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni MariposaLeah
2013UnforgettableJulia Regalado
Mga Basang SisiwFaye Santos
2014NiñoGracie
DadingTeen Precious Rodrigues
2015Once Upon a KissMariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo
2016Wish I MayCarina "Cacai" Atienza-Vergara/Carina Pizarro-Gomez
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaLawiswis "Wis"/Emily
2017–2018Kambal, KaribalCrisanta "Crisan" Abaya Bautista/Victoria/Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay
2019SahayaSahaya Alari Mangayao
2020HalfworldsHBO Asia
2021Legal WivesFarrah Valeandong-MakadatuGMA Network
2022Mano Po Legacy: Her Big BossIrene Pacheco
Happy TogetherIssa/NBI Agent Gretchen Tuazon (as Guest)
2023The Write OneJoyce HerreraGMA Network/Viu
2024Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'greTerraGMA Network
Anthologies
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2013Maynila: Best Bet ng PusoMyraGMA Network
One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer GirlLiezel
Magpakailanman: School Bullying Caught on CamAbigail "Abby"
2014Love Hotline: 18 and In LoveJen Darlene TorresGMA News TV
Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First LoveJasmine NatividadGMA Network
2015Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay IbaCheska
Wagas: May ForeverYoung LilianGMA News TV
Love Hotline: Runaway GirlJuvyGMA Network
Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My RapistMyla
Maynila: Love WinsMeg
Dangwa: IdolLia De Guzman/Sabrina
Wish Ko Lang: Ang Araw Niya'y BuwanKim
2016Maynila: Don't Give Up On UsAnna
Alamat: Alamat ng GagambaAnlalawa
Maynila: To Love and To HopeHope
Wagas: Lolo Pops Love StoryPacitaGMA News TV
Dear Uge: How to Move OnHeartGMA Network
Usapang Real Love: Dream DateGrace Anne Manalo
2017Karelasyon: My FamilyCharming
Wish Ko Lang: MayaMaya
Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm FallingDina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love StoryRina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Aswang SlayerKristel
2018Tadhana: AteArlene Blanquisco
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, Tripol, TrobolElla
2021 Regal Studio Presents: The Signs Moira
TV specials
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2017Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: KaibiganDenise GMA Network
Alaala: A Martial Law Special[11]Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan
Various shows
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2009–2013Tropang PotchiHerself/Performer/Co-hostGMA Network
2014–2015Sunday All Stars
2014–2016Ismol FamilyYumi
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoPaula
2017Full House TonightHerself/Performer/Co-host
Tunay na BuhayHerself/Guest
All Star VideokeHerself/Player
Road Trip Herself/Guest
2018–2019Sunday PinaSayaHerself/Performer/Co-host
2021–2023 All-Out Sundays
2022–2023 Eat Bulaga! Herself/Co-host
2023 It’s Showtime Herself/Guest PerformerKapamilya Channel / GTV / A2Z
It’s Your Lucky Day Herself/Co-host
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya! Herself/Guest host/Co-host GMA Network

Film
YearTitleRoleFilm Production
2009Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat MovieCameo roleGMA Films and APT Entertainment
2012My Kontrabida GirlYoung Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos)GMA Films
2013My Lady BossBea (Zach's younger sister)GMA Films and Regal Films
2017Barbi D' Wonder BekiMileyOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, GMA Films and T-Rex Entertainment
2019BanalErikaAPT Entertainment
Family HistoryJenna RoqueGMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations received by Bianca Umali
Award Year[lower-alpha 1] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Box Office Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Popular Love Team for Television — Won[lower-alpha 2] [12]
2020 Most Popular Love Team for Television — Won[lower-alpha 2] [13]
FAMAS Awards 2015 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award — Won [14]
2019 German Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement Award — Won [15]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2011 Best Children's Show Host Tropang Potchi Nominated[lower-alpha 3] [16]
[17]
2023 Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman (Episode: "Sayaw ng Buhay") Nominated [18]
[19]

Notes
  1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  2. Shared with Miguel Tanfelix
  3. Shared with Julian Trono, Ella Cruz, Sabrina Man, and Gabriela Cruz

References
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  2. Lo, Ricky (December 15, 2014). "Oh, oh, what a kiss!". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. Anarcon, James Patrick (November 24, 2018). "Why Bianca Umali is unafraid to go solo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  4. "Bianca Umali honors memory of her late parents on Instagram". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 8, 2020. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  5. "Ruru Madrid on relationship with Bianca Umali: 'We're dating po'". Manila Bulletin. August 24, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  6. Rule, Karla (January 31, 2018). "No lavish debut for Bianca Umali". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. Villamente, Jing (September 25, 2023). "GMA-Sparkle Artist Center beefs up BIDA campaign". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  8. "Ruru Madrid on Bianca Umali joining Iglesia ni Cristo – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  9. Malig, Kaela (July 22, 2021). "Bianca Umali joins the Bench family!". GMA News. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  10. Bote, Jia (October 25, 2023). "Bianca Umali to star in Encantadia spin-off series Sang'gre". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  11. Cabato, Regine (September 25, 2017). "How Alden Richards became the face of a martial law documentary". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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  15. "Full List: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. April 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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  17. Reyes, William (November 23, 2011). "ABS-CBN biggest winner at 25th Star Awards for TV; GMA-7 bags 16 trophies; TV5 gets 6 nods". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  18. Gonzales, Rommel (January 18, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?" [35th Star Awards for TV nominees list is out; which one will be voted Best TV Station?]. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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