Bianca Umali
Filipino actress (born 2000)
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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.
March 2, 2000
- Actress
- television host
- singer
- dancer
- model
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) |
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.
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
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kahit Kailan | Non-album singles | GMA Music |
| 2021 | Itigil Mo Na | Non-album singles |
Filmography
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–present | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Terra |
- Television anthologies
- Television specials
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise |
| Alaala: A Martial Law Special[16] | 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) |
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 |
Awards and nominations
| 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] |
Notes
- Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
- Shared with Miguel Tanfelix
- Shared with Julian Trono, Ella Cruz, Sabrina Man, and Gabriela Cruz