Bianca Umali
Bianca Umali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (2000-03-02) March 2, 2000 Parañaque City, Philippines |
| Other names | Bianca, Bianx, Banky, B |
| Occupation | Actress, commercial model, dancer, host, endorser, recording artist |
| Years active | 2002–present (commercials) 2009–present (showbiz industry) |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2009–present) |
| Known for | BiGuel |
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (born March 2, 2000[1] in Parañaque City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, commercial model and dancer. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. She is known for Mga Basang Sisiw, Once Upon a Kiss, Wish I May, Mulawin vs Ravena and Kambal, Karibal.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career
3 Filmography
3.1 Television
3.2 Film
4 Accolades
4.1 Endorsements and youth advocacies
5 References
6 External links
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.
Filmography
Television
- TV series
| Year | Program | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Darna | One of the orphans | GMA Network |
| Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit | Young Nancy Rosales (Angelika dela Cruz) | ||
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Dina | |
| 2012–2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Leah | |
| 2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Faye Santos | |
| Unforgettable | Aleli Regalado | ||
| 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" Magpantay/Bautista | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Sahaya |
- Anthologies
| Year | Program | 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 | ||
| 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:TBA | TBA |
- TV specials
| Year | Program | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Aruga ng Puso | Judy | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise | |
Alaala: A Martial Law Special[2] | Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan |
- Various shows
| Year | Program | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | Tropang Potchi | Herself / Performer / Host | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer / Host | |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Yumi | |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Paula | |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Herself / Performer / Host | |
| Tunay Na Buhay | Herself | ||
| All Star Videoke | Herself / Player | ||
| 2018–present | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself / Performer / Host |
Film
| Year | Movies | 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 and T-Rex Entertainment |
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Vietnam IMC Today TV's Face of the Year Awards 2018 | Favorite Foreign Actress of the Year | Once Upon a Kiss | TBA |
| 2018 Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star | Herself | Won | |
| Inside Showbiz Awards | Favorite TV Love Team with Miguel Tanfelix | Kambal Karibal | TBA | |
| RAWR Awards 2018 | Favorite Bida | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Most Outstanding Teen Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| Love Team of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as a love team | Nominated | ||
| LPU Golden Laurel Awards | Best Actress | Kambal Karibal | Nominated | |
| 2017 | PEP List Awards 2017 | PEPsters' CHOICE Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| 2016 | PEP List Awards 2016 | PEPsters' Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| PEPsters' Choice Awards: Pair of the Year with Miguel Tanfelix | Career as a love team | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 63rd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won |
Candy Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2015 | Favorite Female Rising Star | Herself | Won | |
| PEP List Awards 2015 | Pepster's Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts) | Tropang Potchi | Nominated |
Endorsements and youth advocacies
| Endorsements | Youth Advocacies |
|---|---|
| OPPO | Anak TV Larolympics Ambassador |
| Zanea Shoes | Kapuso Reading Ambassador "Pass A Book ni BiGuel Campaign" |
| BUM Equipment | Inquirer Read-Along Ambassador |
| Ellips Cologne | World Vision Ambassador for Education |
| McDonald's | World Vision Ambassador for Child Protection |
| Calayan Clinics | The Color Run Ph Ambassador |
| TechnoMarine | |
| Converse | |
| Magnolia Ice Cream | |
| Gluta-C | |
| MAC Cosmetics | |
| Ardeur de France |
References
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^ Cabato, Regine (September 25, 2017). "How Alden Richards became the face of a martial law documentary". CNN. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
External links
Bianca Umali on IMDb
Bianca Umali on Twitter
