# Bianca Umali

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

## Early and personal life

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 Veritas Parochial School, which was later renamed Veritas Catholic School, in Parañaque City.
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.

## 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.
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.

### 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".

## Discography
### Singles

| Year | Title | Album | Label |
| 2020 | Kahit Kailan | Non-album singles | GMA Music |
| 2021 | Itigil Mo Na | Non-album singles | GMA Music |

## Filmography
### Television
#### TV series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009 | Jollitown | Olive | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Darna | One of the orphans | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Young Nancy Rosales | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Dina | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Leah | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Julia Regalado | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Faye Santos | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Niño | Gracie | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Dading | Teen Precious Rodrigues | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Mariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Carina "Cacai" Atienza-Vergara/Carina Pizarro-Gomez | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Lawiswis "Wis"/Emily | GMA Network |
| 2017–2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Crisanta "Crisan" Abaya Bautista/Victoria/Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Sahaya Alari Mangayao | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Halfworlds | | HBO Asia |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Farrah Valeandong-Makadatu | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss | Irene Pacheco | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Happy Together | Issa/NBI Agent Gretchen Tuazon (as Guest) | GMA Network |
| 2023 | The Write One | Joyce Herrera | GMA Network/Viu |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Terra | GMA Network |

#### Anthologies

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Best Bet ng Puso | Myra | GMA Network |
| 2013 | One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer Girl | Liezel | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: School Bullying Caught on Cam | Abigail "Abby" | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Love Hotline: 18 and In Love | Jen Darlene Torres | GMA News TV |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love | Jasmine Natividad | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay Iba | Cheska | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wagas: May Forever | Young Lilian | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Love Hotline: Runaway Girl | Juvy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My Rapist | Myla | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Love Wins | Meg | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa: Idol | Lia De Guzman/Sabrina | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wish Ko Lang: Ang Araw Niya'y Buwan | Kim | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Don't Give Up On Us | Anna | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Alamat: Alamat ng Gagamba | Anlalawa | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: To Love and To Hope | Hope | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wagas: Lolo Pops Love Story | Pacita | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: How to Move On | Heart | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Usapang Real Love: Dream Date | Grace Anne Manalo | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Karelasyon: My Family | Charming | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Maya | Maya | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm Falling | Dina | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story | Rina | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Aswang Slayer | Kristel | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana: Ate | Arlene Blanquisco | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, Tripol, Trobol | Ella | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: The Signs | Moira | GMA Network |

#### TV specials

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alaala: A Martial Law Special | Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan | GMA Network |

#### Various shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009–2013 | Tropang Potchi | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Yumi | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Paula | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tunay na Buhay | Herself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | All Star Videoke | Herself/Player | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Herself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2021–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Herself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2022–2023 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2023–2025 | It's Showtime | Herself/Guest Performer/Guest Judge | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |
| 2023 | It's Your Lucky Day | Herself/Co-host | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Herself/Guest host/Co-host | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Cameo role | GMA Films and APT Entertainment |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Young Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) | GMA Films |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Bea (Zach's younger sister) | GMA Films and Regal Films |
| 2017 | Barbi D' Wonder Beki | Miley | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, GMA Films and T-Rex Entertainment |
| 2019 | Banal | Erika | APT Entertainment |
| 2019 | Family History | Jenna Roque | GMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment |
| 2024 | Mananambal | Alma | BC Entertainment Production |

## Awards and nominations

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