Bianca Umali Opens Up on Spiritual Journey, Quiet Love with Ruru Madrid

Her radiant face currently lights up primetime TV and online screens in "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre," where she portrays Sang'gre Terra—the warrior prophesied to save a magical realm. Off-screen, Bianca Umali is just as powerful.

- Jerry Donato

A true morena beauty, she is a woman shaped by loss, grounded in faith and driven by a profound sense of purpose.

From her earliest days in front of the camera at just two years old, Bianca's life has played out like a gripping teleserye—filled with heartbreak, resilience, reinvention and quiet triumphs. Now a seasoned actress, host, singer and dancer under GMA Network, she continues to evolve both as an artist and as a person.

In this exclusive interview, Bianca opens up about her childhood, her spiritual journey, her blended family and the quiet love she shares with fellow Kapuso star Ruru Madrid. Vulnerable, grounded and fiercely passionate, she reminds us why she's not just a leading lady, but a force to be reckoned with.

Tell us about your childhood. You became an orphan at a very young age. How did you cope with the loss of your parents?