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Bianca Umali is now officially a senior high graduate
Nineteen-year-old Kapuso actress Bianca Umali celebrates getting her diploma from Veritas Catholic School in Parañaque City last Thursday, March 28.
In a photo posted on her Instagram, Bianca is seen wearing her graduation cap and gown dedicating her commencement to her paternal grandmother, who she calls her “superhero.” She lost her parents at a young age – her mother at the age of five and her father at the age of ten.
Amidst receiving her diploma, Bianca was also recently granted her biggest role yet as the main character in television drama series “Sahaya,” where she portrays a Badjao girl. Because of this professional achievement, she is currently putting furthering her studies on hold.
When talking about her character, Sahaya, Bianca elaborates, “We want to raise awareness and educate viewers as to who the Badjao people are. I’m amazed by the simplicity with which they live their lives. They treasure the little things they have and will fight for their culture.”
She adds, “I have always been drawn to the water, that’s why I have a personal connection with my character, who loves the sea and gets life from it.”
To fulfill the role, she said that “does [her] own research,” explaining, “I studied their language and their dance; how they dress, move and talk. I don’t want to just rely on the creative team—I want to treat the material with care.”
Last November 2018, the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) asked the young actress where she sees herself in 10 years, to which she answers in a mix of English and Filipino, “That’s a hard question. Because what I learned is that life is unpredictable. It’s hard to say even what will happen tomorrow because it can change,” but adds, “Well, in 10 years, I’ll be 28? [I want to be] happy, blessed, fulfilled, and content.”
