Bianca Umali
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali is a Filipina actress, commercial model and dancer. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center.
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 in Parañaque City.Career
;Commercial Model and EndorserUmali 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.
;Recording Artist
In 2018, Umali signed a recording contract under GMA Records.
Filmography
Television
;TV seriesYear | Program | Role | Network |
2009 | Darna | One of the orphans | GMA Network |
2009 | Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit | Young Nancy Rosales | GMA Network |
2011 | Magic Palayok | Dina | GMA Network |
2012–2013 | Leah | GMA Network | |
2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Faye Santos | GMA Network |
2013 | Unforgettable | Aleli Regalado | 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" Magpantay/Bautista | GMA Network |
2019 | Sahaya | Sahaya Arati Maglayao | GMA Network |
2020 | Legal Wives | GMA Network | |
2020 | Halfworlds | HBO Asia |
;Anthologies
Year | Program | 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: TBA | TBA | GMA Network |
;TV specials
Year | Program | Role | Network |
2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Aruga ng Puso | Judy | GMA Network |
2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan | Denise | GMA Network |
2017 | Alaala: A Martial Law Special | Rizalina "Lina" Ilagan | GMA Network |
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;Various shows
Year | Program | Role | Network |
2009–2013 | Tropang Potchi | Herself / Performer / Host | GMA Network |
2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer / Host | GMA Network |
2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Yumi | GMA Network |
2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Paula | GMA Network |
2017 | Full House Tonight | Herself / Performer / Host | GMA Network |
2017 | Tunay Na Buhay | Herself | GMA Network |
2017 | All Star Videoke | Herself / Player | GMA Network |
2018–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself / Performer / Host | GMA Network |