Bianca Umali


Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer.

Early and personal life

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 Veritas Parochial School, which was later renamed Veritas Catholic School, in Parañaque City.
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.

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. 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".

Discography

Singles

Filmography

Television

; Television series
YearTitleRole
2009JollitownOlive
2009DarnaOne of the orphans
2009Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langityoung Nancy Rosales
2011Magic PalayokDina
2012–2013Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni MariposaLeah
2013UnforgettableJulia Regalado
2013Mga Basang SisiwFaye Santos
2014NiñoGracie
2014DadingTeen Precious Rodrigues
2015Once Upon a KissMariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo
2016Wish I MayCarina "Cacai" Atienza-Vergara / Carina Pizarro-Gomez
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaLawiswis "Wis" / Emily
2017–2018Kambal, KaribalCrisanta "Crisan" Abaya Bautista / Victoria / Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay
2019SahayaSahaya Alari Mangayao
2020Halfworlds
2021Legal WivesFarrah Valeandong-Makadatu
2022Mano Po Legacy: Her Big BossIrene Pacheco
2022Happy TogetherIssa / NBI Agent Gretchen Tuazon
2023The Write OneJoyce Herrera
2025–presentEncantadia Chronicles: Sang'greTerra

; Television anthologies
YearTitleRole
2013Maynila: Best Bet ng PusoMyra
2013One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer GirlLiezel
2013Magpakailanman: School Bullying Caught on CamAbigail "Abby"
2014Love Hotline: 18 and In LoveJen Darlene Torres
2014Seasons of Love Presents: First Dance, First LoveJasmine Natividad
2015Maynila: Type Kita, Type Mo Ay IbaCheska
2015Wagas: May Foreveryoung Lilian
2015Love Hotline: Runaway GirlJuvy
2015Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My RapistMyla
2015Maynila: Love WinsMeg
2015Dangwa: IdolLia De Guzman / Sabrina
2015Wish Ko Lang: Ang Araw Niya'y BuwanKim
2016Maynila: Don't Give Up On UsAnna
2016Alamat: Alamat ng GagambaAnlalawa
2016Maynila: To Love and To HopeHope
2016Wagas: Lolo Pops Love StoryPacita
2016Dear Uge: How to Move OnHeart
2016Usapang Real Love: Dream DateGrace Anne Manalo
2017Karelasyon: My FamilyCharming
2017Wish Ko Lang: MayaMaya
2017Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm FallingDina
2017Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love StoryRina
2017Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Aswang SlayerKristel
2018Tadhana: AteArlene Blanquisco
2018Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, Tripol, TrobolElla
2021Regal Studio Presents: The SignsMoira

; Television specials
YearTitleRole
2017Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: KaibiganDenise
2017Alaala: A Martial Law SpecialRizalina "Lina" Ilagan

; Various shows
YearTitleRole
2009–2013Tropang PotchiHerself
2014–2015Sunday All StarsHerself
2014–2016Ismol FamilyYumi
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoPaula
2017Full House TonightHerself
2017Tunay na BuhayHerself
2017All Star VideokeHerself
2017Road TripHerself
2018–2019Sunday PinaSayaHerself
2021–2023All-Out SundaysHerself
2022–2023Eat Bulaga!Herself
2023–presentIt's ShowtimeHerself
2023It's Your Lucky DayHerself
2024Tahanang Pinakamasaya!Herself

Film

Awards and nominations