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Bianca Umali
Born
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali

(2000-03-02) March 2, 2000 (age 25)
Parañaque, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active 2002–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Partner(s) Ruru Madrid (2018–present)

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (born March 2, 2000) is a talented Filipino actress, TV host, singer, and dancer. She started her career very young and has become a well-known star in the Philippines.

Early life and background

Bianca Umali was born on March 2, 2000, in Parañaque, Metro Manila. She is the only child of her parents. She also has older half-siblings from her parents' previous relationships. Bianca was raised by her loving paternal grandmother. Her mother passed away when Bianca was young, and her father also passed away a few years later. Bianca still lives in Parañaque today. She attended Veritas Parochial School in Parañaque City. In December 2020, Bianca became a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.

Career highlights

Bianca Umali began her career as a model when she was just two years old. She appeared in many TV commercials for brands like EQ Diapers and Nestle Ice Cream. She also promoted children's clothing for Natasha. In 2021, Bianca became an endorser for the popular clothing brand Bench.

As a host and actress

In 2009, at age nine, Bianca signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network. She became one of the hosts of Tropang Potchi, a TV show for kids. That same year, she had a small role in Darna. She also played young Nancy Rosales in Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit.

In 2011, she joined Sparkle GMA Artist Center for her management. From 2017 onwards, Bianca played important roles in many TV series. These include Lawiswis in Mulawin vs. Ravena and Crisanta in Kambal, Karibal. She also starred as Sahaya in the TV show of the same name. Later, she played Farrah in Legal Wives and Irene in Mano Po Legacy.

Bianca will star as Terra in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. This is an upcoming spin-off from the 2016 series Encantadia. To prepare for this role, Bianca trained in arnis, a Filipino martial art.

As a recording artist

In 2018, Bianca signed a music contract with GMA Music. She has released two songs so far. These are "Kahit Kailan" in 2020 and "Itigil Mo Na" in 2021.

Music released

Singles

Year Title Album Label
2020 Kahit Kailan Non-album singles GMA Music
2021 Itigil Mo Na Non-album singles

Film and TV roles

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2009 Jollitown Olive GMA Network
2011 Magic Palayok Dina
2012–2013 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Leah
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Mariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo
2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Crisanta "Crisan" Abaya Bautista
2019 Sahaya Sahaya Alari Mangayao
2021 Legal Wives Farrah Valeandong-Makadatu GMA Network
2022 Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss Irene Pacheco
2023 The Write One Joyce Herrera GMA Network/Viu
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Terra GMA Network

TV shows and specials

Year Title Role Network
2009–2013 Tropang Potchi Herself/Co-host GMA Network
2014–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself/Performer
2014–2016 Ismol Family Yumi
2017 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan Denise GMA Network
2017 Alaala: A Martial Law Special Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan GMA Network
2021–2023 All-Out Sundays Herself/Performer/Co-host GMA Network
2022–2023 Eat Bulaga! Herself/Co-host GMA Network

Movies

Year Title Role Film Production
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Cameo role GMA Films and APT Entertainment
2012 My Kontrabida Girl Young Isabel Reyes GMA Films
2019 Family History Jenna Roque GMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment
2024 Mananambal Alma BC Entertainment Production

Awards and recognition

Bianca Umali has received several awards for her acting and hosting skills.

Awards and nominations received by Bianca Umali
Award Year Category Nominated work Result
Box Office Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Popular Love Team for Television N/A Won
2020 Most Popular Love Team for Television N/A Won
FAMAS Awards 2015 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/A Won
2019 German Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement Award N/A Won
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2011 Best Children's Show Host Tropang Potchi Nominated
2023 Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman (Episode: "Sayaw ng Buhay") Nominated
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding Asian Star Legal Wives Nominated
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