Bianca Umali

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

Born
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali

(2000-03-02) March 2, 2000 (age 26)
Parañaque, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television host
  • singer
  • dancer
  • model
Yearsactive2002–present
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Bianca Umali
Encantadia Chronicles Sang'gre Book Launch signing.
Umali in March 2026
Born
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali

(2000-03-02) March 2, 2000 (age 26)
Parañaque, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television host
  • singer
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2002–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center
PartnerRuru Madrid (2018–present)
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Early life and education

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, Victorina.[4][5] 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.

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.[6]

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.[7][8][9][10]

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.[11]

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.[12] Umali is an ambassador for organizations World Vision International and Department of the Interior and Local Government's "Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan" program.[13][14] In December 2020, Umali became a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.[15]

Discography

Singles

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

Television

Television series
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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–present Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Terra
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Television anthologies
Television specials
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2017 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan Denise
Alaala: A Martial Law Special[16] Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan
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Various shows
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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)
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Film

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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
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Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations received by Bianca Umali
Award Year[a] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Box Office Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Popular Love Team for Television N/a Won[b] [17]
2020 Most Popular Love Team for Television N/a Won[b] [18]
FAMAS Awards 2015 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/a Won [19]
2019 German Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement Award N/a Won [20]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2011 Best Children's Show Host Tropang Potchi Nominated[c] [21]
[22]
2023 Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman (Episode: "Sayaw ng Buhay") Nominated [23]
[24]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding Asian Star Legal Wives Nominated [25]
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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

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