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Bianca King
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Born |
Bianca Charlotte King
18 March 1986 |
Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004– present |
Agent |
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Spouse(s) |
Ralph Wintle
(m. 2021) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Iza Calzado (sister-in-law) |
Bianca Charlotte King-Wintle (born on March 18, 1986) is a talented actress from the Philippines. She was born in Germany and has Filipino and Canadian roots. Bianca is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Noemi Manansala in the drama Sinner or Saint (2011). She also played Aviona in the fantasy series Mulawin (2004). Her first main role was as Luna in Luna Blanca (2012), where she played a character with dark skin.
Bianca King also starred in the afternoon drama Maghihintay Pa Rin on GMA Network. She acted alongside Rafael Rosell and Dion Ignacio in this show.
She attended San Beda College Alabang for her grade school and high school education. Later, she studied AB Digital Filmmaking at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. Besides acting, Bianca is also a music video director.
Some of Bianca's biggest acting roles were in Sinner or Saint in 2011 and Broken Vow in 2012. In 2014, she moved to TV5. There, she starred in the drama Obsession and the comedy show Mac and Chiz. She also hosted TV5’s Showbiz Konek na Konek. In 2017, she returned to TV on ABS-CBN's Pusong Ligaw. This was her first show with ABS-CBN after changing networks.
About Bianca King
Her Early Life and Career Start
Bianca King was born in Germany. Her mother is Filipino, and her father is Canadian. She started her career when she was 13 years old. At first, she worked as a model for print ads and TV commercials. She appeared in ads for different products like deodorant, drinks, and hotdogs.
Bianca's Acting Journey
2004–2014: Mulawin and Other Roles
In 2004, Bianca was first cast in the TV show Click. She played Marnie, a kind-hearted character. After Click, Bianca joined the fantasy series Mulawin. In Mulawin, she played Aviona, a female warrior. Aviona was secretly in love with the main character, Mulawin. This role was a big step for her career. She felt it allowed her to truly show her acting skills.
In 2005, Bianca also tried hosting a TV show called 3R. She also appeared in the youth show Love to Love. Bianca also acted in movies. She was in the independent film Birhen ng Manaoag and the movie Hari ng Sablay. In December 2005, she had two films in the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. She played Aviona again in Mulawin: The Movie. She also appeared in Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife and I Will Always Love You.
In 2006, Bianca became an endorser for the clothing brand Herbench. She was also part of the Bench Fever: Underwear Fashion Show 2006. She had a small role in the movie Oh My Ghost! and was in the fantasy series Atlantika. She continued to appear in Love 2 Love in different stories.
In 2007, Bianca was part of the popular TV show MariMar. She played Natalia Montenegro. After MariMar, she joined the show Sine Novela: My Only Love. Bianca also starred in the fantasy show Dyesebel in 2008.
2009–2014: Main Roles and Directing
In early 2009, Bianca was cast in the Philippine version of Zorro. She also appeared in the SRO Cinemaserye series, in a story called Ganti. For the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival, Bianca was in the movie Wapakman.
The year 2009 was special because Bianca King directed her first music video. It was for the band Hale's song "Bahay Kubo". GMA Network also asked Bianca to direct Frencheska Farr's song, "Today I'll See The Sun". Both music videos directed by Bianca became popular.
In 2010, Bianca was cast in The Last Prince. She played Bawana, a character who loved Prinsipe Almiro. In 2013, she starred in her last project with GMA Network, Maghihintay Pa Rin.
Moving to TV5 (2014–2016): New TV Home
After 13 years with GMA, Bianca signed a contract with TV5. She started getting main roles in shows like Obsession and Mac and Chiz. She also began her hosting career on Showbiz Konek na Konek. She stayed with TV5 until 2016.
Transferring to ABS-CBN (2016–2019): New Roles
After two years with TV5, Bianca moved to ABS-CBN. Her first big project there was Pusong Ligaw. She also became a performer on ASAP. From 2018 to 2019, she played Aliyah Torres in the popular show Halik.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Birhen ng Manaoag | Marie |
Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Trixia Sy | |
Mulawin the Movie | Aviona | |
Hari ng Sablay | Monica | |
2006 | Oh My Ghost! | Jolina |
I Will Always Love You | Donna | |
Gigil | Kit | |
2008 | One True Love | Ara Mejares |
Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After | Girlie | |
2009 | Wapakman | Mystika |
2010 | Working Girls | Dara Dela Vega |
2011 | San Lazaro | Cheska |
2012 | Sosy Problems | Danielle Alvarez |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2004 | Click | Marnie | GMA Network |
2004–2005 | Mulawin | Aviona | |
2005 | Love to Love: Wish Upon a Jar | Miel | |
2006 | Love to Love: My Darling Mermaid | Patty | |
Love to Love: Jass Got Lucky | Paris | ||
2006–2007 | Atlantika | Xera | |
2007 | Super Twins | Katrina Roces | |
2007–2008 | Marimar | Natalia Montenegro | |
Sine Novela: My Only Love | Trixie | ||
2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Betty Salcedo | |
2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso | Janelle Alcantara | |
Zorro | Cara | ||
2010 | The Last Prince | Diwani Bawana | |
2011 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Lary Gempez | |
Sinner or Saint | Noemi Manansala | ||
Spooky Nights: Parol | Carol | ||
2012 | Legacy | Young Isabel | |
Broken Vow | Melissa Santiago | ||
Spooky Valentine: Maestra | Elena | ||
Spooky Nights: Kasambahay | Laura | ||
Luna Blanca | Adult Luna | ||
2013 | Maghihintay Pa Rin | Geneva "Gen" De Villa | |
2014 | Obsession | Vanessa Villareal / Bernadette Cabrera | TV5 |
2015 | Mac & Chiz | Candy | |
Showbiz Konek na Konek | Host | ||
2016–2019 | ASAP | Herself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Margaret "Marga" Dimaawa | |
2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kidney | Love | |
2018–2019 | Halik | Aliyah Torres | |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Inna |
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body/Critics | Category | Results | Ref. |
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2012 | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | SMDC Female Celebrity of the Night | Won |