Bianca Umali | |
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| Born | Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali March 2, 2000 Parañaque, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center |
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʊˈmɐlɪ]; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser.
Early and personal life
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali [1] was born on March 2, 2000[2] in Parañaque, Metro Manila.[1] She is her parents' only child. Despite being the only child, she has older half-siblings from her parents' previous relationships: two half-sisters from her mother and three half-brothers and one half-sister from her father. During her upbringing, she was primarily raised by her paternal grandmother. Unfortunately, her mother passed away from breast cancer in 2005, and her father succumbed to a heart attack five years later.[3] Currently residing in her hometown in Parañaque, 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.[4] In December 2020, Umali became a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo.[5]
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.
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.
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
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kahit Kailan | Non-album singles | GMA Music |
| 2021 | Itigil Mo Na | Non-album singles |
Filmography
Television
- TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jollitown | Olive | GMA Network |
| Darna | One of the orphans | ||
| Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Young Nancy Rosales | ||
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Dina | |
| 2012–2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Leah | |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Julia Regalado | |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Faye Santos | ||
| 2014 | Niño | Gracie | |
| Dading | Teen Precious Rodrigues | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Mariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo | |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Carina "Cacai" Atienza-Vergara/Carina Pizarro-Gomez | |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Lawiswis "Wis"/Emily | |
| 2017–2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Crisanta "Crisan" Abaya Bautista/Victoria/Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Sahaya Alari Mangayao | |
| 2020 | Halfworlds | HBO Asia | |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Farrah Valeandong-Makadatu | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss | Irene Pacheco | |
| Happy Together | Issa/NBI Agent Gretchen Tuazon (as Guest) | ||
| 2023 | The Write One | Joyce Herrera | GMA Network/Viu |
| 2024 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Terra | GMA Network |
- Anthologies
- TV specials
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise | GMA Network |
| Alaala: A Martial Law Special[7] | Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan |
- Various shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | Tropang Potchi | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | ||
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Yumi | |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Paula | |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Herself/Performer/Co-host | |
| Tunay na Buhay | Herself | ||
| All Star Videoke | Herself/Player | ||
| 2018–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself/Performer/Co-host | |
| 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | ||
| 2022–2023 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself/Co-host | |
| 2023 | It’s Showtime | Herself/Guest Performer | Kapamilya Channel / GTV / A2Z |
| It’s Your Lucky Day | Herself/Co-host | ||
Film
| 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 (Rhian Ramos) | GMA Films |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Bea (Zach's younger sister) | GMA Films and Regal Films |
| 2017 | Barbi D' Wonder Beki | Miley | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, GMA Films and T-Rex Entertainment |
| 2019 | Banal | Erika | APT Entertainment |
| Family History | Jenna Roque | GMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team for Television with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as love team | Won |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Female TV Lead Dramatic Actress | Sahaya | Nominated | |
| 2019 | 2019 Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star | Herself | Won |
| Village Pipol Choice Awards 2019 | TV Actress of the Year | Sahaya | Nominated | |
| VP Cover of the Year | Herself | Nominated | ||
| Love Team of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Sahaya | Nominated | ||
| RAWR Awards 2019 | Actress of the Year | Sahaya | Nominated | |
| Favorite Bida | Sahaya | Nominated | ||
| Love Team of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Sahaya | Nominated | ||
| 67th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won | |
| 6th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actress | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| Lyceum of the Philippines University Golden Laurel Awards | Loveteam of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as love team | Nominated | |
| 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team for Television with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as love team | Won | |
| Sunday Pinasaya Awards | Best Musical Number: Judges' Choice | A Love Story Dance Montage with Miguel Tanfelix | Won | |
| Breakout Artist in Comedy | Herself | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Vietnam IMC Today TV's Face of the Year Awards 2018 | Favorite Foreign Actress of the Year | Once Upon a Kiss | Nominated |
| 2018 Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star | Herself | Won | |
| Inside Showbiz Awards | Favorite TV Love Team with Miguel Tanfelix | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| RAWR Awards 2018 | Favorite Bida | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Most Outstanding Teen Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| Love Team of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as love team | Nominated | ||
| Lyceum of the Philippines University Golden Laurel Awards | Best Actress | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| 2017 | PEP List Awards 2017 | PEPsters' CHOICE Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| 2016 | PEP List Awards 2016 | PEPsters' Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| PEPsters' Choice Awards: Pair of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as love team | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 63rd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won |
| Candy Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2015 | Favorite Female Rising Star | Herself | Won | |
| PEP List Awards 2015 | Pepster's Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts) | Tropang Potchi | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "Bianca Umali Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ↑ Bernardino, Stephanie (March 3, 2022). "Kilig! Ruru Madrid's sweet birthday message to rumored GF Bianca Umali". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Bianca Umali honors memory of her late parents on Instagram". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 8, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Ruru Madrid on relationship with Bianca Umali: 'We're dating po'". Manila Bulletin. August 24, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Ruru Madrid on Bianca Umali joining Iglesia ni Cristo – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ↑ Malig, Kaela (July 22, 2021). "Bianca Umali joins the Bench family!". GMA News. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ Cabato, Regine (September 25, 2017). "How Alden Richards became the face of a martial law documentary". CNN Philippines. Retrieved May 3, 2018.