Bianca Umali
Bianca Umali | |
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Born |
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler-Umali March 2, 2000 Parañaque City, Philippines |
Other names | Bianca,Bianx,Banky |
Occupation | Actress, commercial model, dancer, host, endorser |
Years active |
2002–present (commercials) 2009–present (showbiz industry) |
Agent | GMA Artist Center |
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler-Umali, better known simply as Bianca Umali (born March 2, 2000 in Parañaque City, Philippines), is a Filipino Teen actress, commercial model and recurring dancer. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center.She started her career appearing in several TV commercials when she was 2 years old.
Early life
Umali was born on March 2, 2000 in Parañaque City. She is an only child of her parents, but she has half-siblings from her parents' respective past relationships, two sisters from her mother, and three brothers and one sister from her father. She grew up under the care of her paternal grandmother. Her mother died of breast cancer in 2005, when she was only 5 years. Five years later, her father died of a heart attack, when she was only ten years old. Umali also has relatives in Malolos, Bulacan. She studied high school at Veritas Parochial School (now Veritas Catholic School), in Parañaque City.
Career
Bianca Umali started her career as a commercial model when she was only 2 years old. She was seen in several TV commercials such as EQ Diapers' "Universe" commercial, and a commercial for an ice cream brand. She was also a product endorser of Natasha, a clothing brand for kids. After many years, she finally entered the world of show business. In 2009, when she was 9 years old, Umali became one of the hosts of Tropang Potchi, a kiddie 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 a cameo role as an orphan on Darna. In 2011, Umali signed a management contract under GMAAC.
Filmography
Television
Film
Year | Movies | Role | Film Production |
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2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Cameo role | GMA Films and APT Entertainment |
2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Young Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) | GMA Films |
2013 | My Lady Boss | Bea (Zach's younger sister) | GMA Films and Regal Films |
Accolades
Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2016 | PEP List Awards 2016 | PEPsters' Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
PEPsters' Choice Awards: Pair of the Year together w/ Miguel Tanfelix | Career as a love team | Nominated | ||
2015 | 63rd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won |
Candy Magazine's Reader's Choice Award 2015 | Favorite Female Rising Star | Herself | Won | |
PEP List Awards 2015 | Pepster's Choice Awards: Female Teen Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts) | Tropang Potchi | Nominated |
Endorsements and Youth Advocacies
Endorsements/Sponsors | Youth Advocacies |
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Premena Salon | Anak TV Larolympics Ambassador |
Zanea Shoes | Kapuso Reading Ambassador "Pass A Book ni BiGuel Campaign" |
BUM Equipment | Inquirer Read-Along Ambassador |
Ellips Cologne | |
Skechers | |
CKK Mobile | |
McDonald's | |
Dental Focus | |
Manny & Pie Calayan Clinics |