Bianca Umali

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

Early life and education 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 junior high school for the homeschooling program at Learning Garden Montessori School in Parañaque. She attended senior high school under Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) at Veritas Parochial School, which was later renamed Veritas Catholic School, in Parañaque and graduated in 2019.

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.

From 2023 and onwards, Umali appeared as a guest hosts of It’s Showtime, aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, All TV and GMA Network.

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.

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. 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.

Discography Singles Year Title Album Label 2020 Kahit Kailan GMA Music 2021 Itigil Mo Na

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 2025–2026 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Terra

Television anthologies Year Title Role 2013 Maynila: Best Bet ng Puso Myra 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 Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love Jasmine Natividad 2015 Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay Iba Cheska Wagas: May Forever young Lilian Love Hotline: Runaway Girl Juvy 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 Dear Uge: How to Move On Heart 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 2021 Regal Studio Presents: The Signs Moira

Television specials Year Title Role 2017 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan Denise Alaala: A Martial Law Special 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) 2021–2023All-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 2025Pinoy 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 2026Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at KukoElla Arcangel

Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominated work Result Box Office Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Popular Love Team for Television 2020 Most Popular Love Team for Television FAMAS Awards 2015 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2019 German Moreno Memorial Youth Achievement Award PMPC Star Awards for Television 2011 Best Children's Show Host Tropang Potchi 2023 Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman (Episode: "Sayaw ng Buhay") Seoul International Drama Awards2022 Outstanding Asian Star Legal Wives