Bianca Umali

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

Early life and education

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, Victorina.^[4][5] 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.^[6] 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.^[7][8]

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.^[9]

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.^{[10][11][12][13]}

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.^[14]

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.^[15] Umali is an ambassador for organizations World Vision International and Department of the Interior and Local Government's "Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan" program.^[16][17] In December 2020, Umali became a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.^[18]

Discography

Singles

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations