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


Early and personal life

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March 2, 2000 in Parañaque, Metro Manila. She is her parents' only child. She has older half-siblings from her parents' past relationships: two half-sisters from her mother and three half-brothers and one half-sister from her father. Growing up, she was raised by her paternal grandmother. Her mother died of breast cancer in 2005 and her father died of a heart attack five years later. She currently lives in a hometown in Parañaque. Umali also has relatives in Malolos, Bulacan. She attended Veritas Parochial School (renamed Veritas Catholic School) in Parañaque City. In 2022, actor
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confirmed that he and Umali have been dating for four years.


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
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on an exclusive contract and became one of the hosts of a child-oriented show
Tropang Potchi ''Tropang Potchi'' () is a Philippine television informative children's show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on December 19, 2009. The show concluded on February 14, 2015. Set in a modern milieu, the program aims to promote traditional F ...
. In the same year, she had a cameo role as an orphan on 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 Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center, also known as Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Talent Management and Development Department) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded ...
. From 2017 onward, she portrayed Lawiswis in Mulawin vs. Ravena, Crisanta in
Kambal, Karibal ''Kambal, Karibal'' (International title: ''Heart & Soul'' / ) is a Philippine television drama supernatural series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Pauline Mendoza and Kyline Al ...
, Sahaya in the TV show of the same name, Farrah in
Legal Wives ''Legal Wives'' is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Dennis Trillo, Alice Dixson, Andrea Torres and Bianca Umali. It premiered on July 26, 2021 on the network's Telebab ...
and Irene in the second installment of Mano Po Legacy.


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


Filmography


Television

;TV series ;Anthologies ;TV specials ;Various shows


Film


Awards and nominations


References


External links

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Sparkle profile
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