2. Bianca Umali
• Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (Tagalog
pronunciation: [ʊˈmɐlɪ]; born March 2, 2000) is a
Filipino actress, television host, singer, and
dancer.
3. Early and personal life
• 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, Vicki.[4] 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.
4. • Umali dated Miguel Tanfelix from 2014 to 2017. In 2022,
actor Ruru Madrid confirmed that he and Umali have
been dating for four years.[5] Umali is an ambassador for
organizations World Vision International and Department
of the Interior and Local Government's "Buhay Ingatan,
Droga'y Ayawan" program.[6][7] 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.
• 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.
7. • 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.
• In Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, an upcoming spin-off to the
2016 reboot Encantadia, Umali starred as a daughter of the earth
goddess (played by Sanya Lopez). She previously aspired to make
a part of the reboot. In preparation for the role, Umali trained
in arnis.[10]
8. 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".
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Anthologies
Year Title Role Network
2013
Maynila: Best Bet ng Puso Myra
GMA Network
One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer Girl Liezel
Magpakailanman: School Bullying caught on cam Abigail "Abby"
2014
Love Hotline: 18 and In Love Jen Darlene Torres GMA News TV
Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love Jasmine Natividad
GMA Network
2015
Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay Iba Cheska
Wagas: May Forever Young Lilian GMA News TV
Love Hotline: Runaway Girl Juvy
GMA Network
Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My Rapist Myla
Maynila: Love Wins Meg
Dangwa: Idol Lia De Guzman/Sabrina
Wish Ko Lang: Ang Araw Niya'y Buwan Kim
14. 2016
Maynila: Don't Give Up On Us Anna
Alamat: Alamat ng Gagamba Anlalawa
Maynila: To Love and To Hope Hope
Wagas: Lolo Pops Love Story Pacita GMA News TV
Dear Uge: How to Move On Heart
GMA Network
Usapang Real Love: Dream Date Grace Anne Manalo
2017
Karelasyon: My Family Charming
Wish Ko Lang: Maya Maya
Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm Falling Dina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love
Story
Rina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Aswang Slayer Kristel
2018
Tadhana: Ate Arlene Blanquisco
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, Tripol, Trobol Ella
15. TV specials
Year Title Role Network
2017
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special:
Kaibigan
Denise
GMA Network
Alaala: A Martial Law
Special[11] Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan