Bianca Umali
Bianca Umali | |
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 Umali in March 2026 | |
| Born | Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali March 2, 2000 Parañaque, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center |
| Partner | Ruru Madrid (2018–present) |
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʊˈmali]; born March 2, 2000) is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and model.
Early life and education
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March 2, 2000 in Parañaque, Philippines. 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, Victorina. 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 junior high school for the homeschooling program at Learning Garden Montessori School in Parañaque. She attended senior high school under Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) at Veritas Parochial School, which was later renamed Veritas Catholic School, in Parañaque and graduated in 2019.
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.
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.
From 2023 and onwards, Umali appeared as a guest hosts of It’s Showtime, aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, All TV and GMA Network.
In 2025, Umali starred in the spin-off of the 2016 fantasy drama series Encantadia entitled Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre as Terra, the daughter of the earth goddess Danaya (played by Sanya Lopez). She previously aspired to make a part of the reboot. In preparation for the role, Umali trained in arnis.
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".
Personal life
Umali dated Miguel Tanfelix from 2014 to 2017. In 2022, actor Ruru Madrid confirmed that he and Umali have been dating for four years. Umali is an ambassador for organizations World Vision International and Department of the Interior and Local Government's "Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan" program. In December 2020, Umali became a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kahit Kailan | Non-album singles | GMA Music |
| 2021 | Itigil Mo Na | Non-album singles |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Cameo role |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | young Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Bea (Zach's younger sister) |
| 2017 | Barbi D' Wonder Beki | Miley |
| 2019 | Banal | Erika |
| Family History | Jenna Roque | |
| 2024 | Mananambal | Alma |
| 2026 | Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at Kuko | Ella Arcangel |
| Always Yours, Never Mine |
Television
- Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jollitown | Olive |
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Farrah Valeandong-Makadatu |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss | Irene Pacheco |
| Happy Together | Issa / NBI Agent Gretchen Tuazon (guest) | |
| 2023 | The Write One | Joyce Herrera |
| 2025–2026 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Terra |
- Television anthologies
- Television specials
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise |
| Alaala: A Martial Law Special | Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan |
- Various shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | Tropang Potchi | Herself (performer and co-host) |
| 2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Yumi |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Paula |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Herself (performer and co-host) |
| Tunay na Buhay | Herself (guest) | |
| All Star Videoke | Herself (player) | |
| Road Trip | Herself (guest) | |
| 2018–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself (performer and co-host) |
| 2021–2023 | All-Out Sundays | |
| 2022–2023 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself (co-host) |
| 2023–present | It's Showtime | Herself (guest performer and judge) |
| 2023 | It's Your Lucky Day | Herself (co-host) |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Herself (guest hostl |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Herself (guest) |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Notes
- ↑ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
- 1 2 Shared with Miguel Tanfelix
- ↑ Shared with Julian Trono, Ella Cruz, Sabrina Man, and Gabriela Cruz
References
- ↑ Bravo, Frances Karmel S. (February 10, 2024). "29 Filipino stars born in the Year of the Dragon". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Bianca Umali: The Girl Who Has Been Saved". GMA News. February 18, 2025. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ↑ Llanes, Rommel R. (April 6, 2014). "Kapuso tween actress Bianca Umali wants to follow Marian Rivera's footsteps as actress". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Kapuso stars: We value education, too". SunStar. July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Ganal, FM (March 28, 2019). "Bianca Umali graduates from senior high school". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Malig, Kaela (July 22, 2021). "Bianca Umali joins the Bench family!". GMA News. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ "'It's Showtime' surprises viewers with sudden broadcast on AllTV". LionhearTV. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ Richard de Leon (June 18, 2024). "Tahimik lang: It's Showtime balik-Channel 2, napapanood na rin sa ALLTV". balita.net.ph. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ↑ "'It's Showtime' debuts on GMA Network with a bang". GMA News. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ↑ "[ANALYSIS] A new era of noontime TV: GMA-7 takes in ABS-CBN's 'It's Showtime'". Rappler. April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Ruru Madrid on relationship with Bianca Umali: 'We're dating po'". Manila Bulletin. August 24, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Ruru Madrid on Bianca Umali joining Iglesia ni Cristo – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "GMA wins big at the 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards". BusinessMirror. April 4, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Calderon, Nora V. (February 7, 2020). "Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards, Aga Muhlach, Xia Vigor lead 51st Box Office Entertainment Awards winners". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Full List: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. September 21, 2015. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Full List: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. April 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ↑ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th PMPC Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (January 29, 2023). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ↑ "[SDA 2022] Outstanding Asian Star". KpopVotes. August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.