Bianca Umali

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (born March 2, 2000) is a Filipina actress, commercial model and dancer. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center.

Bianca Umali
Born
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali

(2000-03-02) March 2, 2000[1]
Parañaque, Philippines
Other namesBianca, Bianx, Banky, B
OccupationActress, commercial model, dancer, host, endorser, recording artist
Years active2003–present (commercials)
2009–present (showbiz industry)
AgentGMA Artist Center (2009–present)
Known forSahaya, Crisan
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)

Early life

Umali is her parents' only child, though she has older half-siblings from her parents' respective past relationships: two half-sisters from her mother and three half-brothers and one half-sister from her father. She was raised under the care of her paternal grandmother. Her mother died of breast cancer in 2005 while her father died of a heart attack five years later. Though her hometown is Parañaque, Umali also has relatives in Malolos, Bulacan. She studied the high school curriculum at Veritas Parochial School (now Veritas Catholic School) in Parañaque City.

Career

Commercial model and endorser

Umali started her career as a commercial model when she was only two years old, and she was seen in several television commercials such as EQ Diapers' "Miss Universe" commercial and a commercial for an ice cream brand. She was also a product endorser of Natasha, a clothing brand for children, when she was still a kid.

Hosting and acting stints

In 2009, when she was 9 years old, Umali became one of the hosts of Tropang Potchi – a children's show – and she signed an exclusive contract under GMA Network. In the same year, she portrayed the role of young Nancy Rosales on the TV series Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit and had a cameo role as an orphan on Darna. In 2011, Umali signed a management contract under GMA Artist Center (GMAAC).

Recording artist

In 2018, Umali signed a recording contract under GMA Records.

Discography

Singles

YearTitleAlbumLabel
2020 Kahit Kailan Non-album recording GMA Music

Filmography

Television

TV series
YearProgramRoleNetwork
2009DarnaOne of the orphansGMA Network
Kaya Kong Abutin ang LangitYoung Nancy Rosales
2011Magic PalayokDina
2012–2013Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni MariposaLeah
2013Mga Basang SisiwFaye Santos
UnforgettableAleli Regalado
2014NiñoGracie
DadingTeen Precious Rodrigues
2015Once Upon a KissMariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo
2016Wish I MayCarina "Cacai" Atienza-Vergara / Carina Pizarro-Gomez
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaLawiswis "Wis"/Emily
2017–2018Kambal, KaribalCrisanta "Crisan" Magpantay/Bautista
2019SahayaSahaya Arati Maglayao
2020HalfworldsHBO Asia
2021Legal WivesGMA Network
Anthologies
YearProgramRoleNetwork
2013Maynila: Best Bet ng PusoMyraGMA Network
One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer GirlLiezel
Magpakailanman: School Bullying caught on camAbigail "Abby"
2014Love Hotline: 18 and In LoveJen Darlene TorresGMA News TV
Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First LoveJasmine NatividadGMA Network
2015Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay IbaCheska
Wagas: May ForeverYoung LilianGMA News TV
Love Hotline: Runaway GirlJuvyGMA Network
Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My RapistMyla
Maynila: Love WinsMeg
Dangwa: IdolLia De Guzman/Sabrina
Wish Ko Lang: Ang Araw Niya'y BuwanKim
2016Maynila: Don't Give Up On UsAnna
Alamat: Alamat ng GagambaAnlalawa
Maynila: To Love and To HopeHope
Wagas: Lolo Pops Love StoryPacitaGMA News TV
Dear Uge: How to Move OnHeartGMA Network
Usapang Real Love: Dream DateGrace Anne Manalo
2017Karelasyon: My FamilyCharming
Wish Ko Lang: MayaMaya
Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm FallingDina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love StoryRina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Aswang SlayerKristel
2018Tadhana: AteArlene Blanquisco
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, tripol trobolElla
TV specials
YearProgramRoleNetwork
2015Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Aruga ng PusoJudyGMA Network
2017Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: KaibiganDenise
Alaala: A Martial Law Special[2]Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan
Various shows
YearProgramRoleNetwork
2009–2013Tropang PotchiHerself / Performer / HostGMA Network
2014–2015Sunday All StarsHerself / Performer / Host
2014–2016Ismol FamilyYumi
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoPaula
2017Full House TonightHerself / Performer / Host
Tunay na BuhayHerself
All Star VideokeHerself / Player
2018–2019Sunday PinaSayaHerself / Performer / Host

Film

YearMoviesRoleFilm Production
2009Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat MovieCameo roleGMA Films and APT Entertainment
2012My Kontrabida GirlYoung Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos)GMA Films
2013My Lady BossBea (Zach's younger sister)GMA Films and Regal Films
2017Barbi D' Wonder BekiMileyOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions and T-Rex Entertainment
2019BanalErikaAPT Entertainment
Family HistoryJenna RoqueGMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment

Accolades

YearOrganizationCategoryNominated WorkResult
202051st Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Love Team for Television with Miguel TanfelixCareer as love teamWon
Gawad LasallianetaMost Outstanding Female TV Lead Dramatic ActressSahayaNominated
20192019 Anak TV AwardsMakabata StarHerselfWon
Village Pipol Choice Awards 2019TV Actress of the YearSahayaNominated
VP Cover of the YearHerselfNominated
Love Team of the Year with Miguel TanfelixSahayaNominated
RAWR Awards 2019Actress of the YearSahayaNominated
Favorite BidaSahayaNominated
Love Team of the Year with Miguel TanfelixSahayaNominated
67th FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement AwardHerselfWon
6th Paragala Central Luzon Media AwardsBest Television ActressKambal KaribalNominated
Lyceum of the Philippines University Golden Laurel AwardsLoveteam of the Year with Miguel TanfelixCareer as love teamNominated
50th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Love Team for Television with Miguel TanfelixCareer as love teamWon
Sunday Pinasaya AwardsBest Musical Number: Judges' ChoiceA Love Story Dance Montage with Miguel TanfelixWon
Breakout Artist in ComedyHerselfNominated
2018Vietnam IMC Today TV's Face of the Year Awards 2018Favorite Foreign Actress of the YearOnce Upon a KissNominated
2018 Anak TV AwardsMakabata StarHerselfWon
Inside Showbiz AwardsFavorite TV Love Team with Miguel TanfelixKambal KaribalNominated
RAWR Awards 2018Favorite BidaKambal KaribalNominated
8th EdukCircle AwardsMost Outstanding Teen Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
Love Team of the Year with Miguel TanfelixCareer as love teamNominated
Lyceum of the Philippines University Golden Laurel AwardsBest ActressKambal KaribalNominated
2017PEP List Awards 2017PEPsters' CHOICE Awards: Female Teen Star of the YearHerselfNominated
2016PEP List Awards 2016PEPsters' Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the YearHerselfNominated
PEPsters' Choice Awards: Pair of the Year with Miguel TanfelixCareer as love teamNominated
201563rd FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement AwardHerselfWon
Candy Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2015Favorite Female Rising StarHerselfWon
PEP List Awards 2015Pepster's Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the YearHerselfNominated
201125th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Children Show Host
(shared with Tropang Potchi hosts)
Tropang PotchiNominated

References

  1. "Bianca Umali". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  2. Cabato, Regine (September 25, 2017). "How Alden Richards became the face of a martial law documentary". CNN Philippines. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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