Bianca Umali

Bianca Umali
Born	Maria Isadora Bianca Soler-Umali (2000-03-02) 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

Accolades

Endorsements and Youth Advocacies

References

External links

• Bianca Umali at the Internet Movie Database
• Bianca Umali on Twitter