Bianca Umali marks milestone

Bianca Umali

Tonight at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Bianca Umali celebrates a significant milestone, her 18 birth anniversary. The Kapuso star who topbills the toprating primetime series “Kambal, Karibal” marked her actual birthdate last March 2 when her co-stars and production team of the series gave her a surprise birthday party.

This is only the second time that Bianca is celebrating her birthday with a big party (the first was when she turned seven) and so she practically did all the planning and execution of the details. “Once in a lifetime lang kasi ang debut so its really very special.” She will be wearing gowns by Dubai-based Filipino designer Fay Reyes.

Participating in the 18 Candles are family and friends. In the 18 Roses, among them are Miguel Tanfelix, Joey Abacan and Ryan Agoncillo. Her first dance will be with Joey Abacan (who is like a father to her) and her last dance will be with her perennial screen partner Miguel.

Now that she’s an adult, Bianca looks forward to more challenges and growth in her showbiz career. It doesn’t mean however that she will doing more mature roles. “No mature roles naman agad, gusto ko dahan-dahan lang. But I expect to do out-of-the-box roles. Im sure there will be different projects for me this year.”

Bianca will continue working on her advocacies, especially education. In 2016, she and Miguel participated in the “Pass A Book Ni Biguel” project wherein they invited their followers to donate pre-loved books which will be donated to chosen public schools. In 2017, Bianca was hailed as World Vision Ambassador for Education.

Now that she enters adulthood, Bianca promises to do more of what is expected of her.

“I am entering the adult life and that is a bit intimidating, but if I keep learning and getting support from the people I love, I don’t have to worry. I have goals I want to achieve and I’m excited to discover more of myself as I accomplish each of them.”

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Timely topic

It’s very timely the topic being tackled in the Kapuso Primetime show “Sherlock Jr.” which is the millennials’ fondness with chatting on the internet. Marc Abaya’s character is the “killer chat mate” who Jack (Ruru Madrid) and Pido (Andre Paras) are looking for.

Being victimized are young girls chatting with new friends on the internet, the latest of whom is Jack’s sister Jenny (Kate Valdez). Will Jack and Pido be able to catch “killer chat mate?”

“Sherlock Jr” airs weeknights after “24 Oras” ON GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 17, go to former Mayor Jerry Pelayo, Ronnie Salonga, Maria Lanot, Brenda Reyes, Tony Bernal, Cielo Rivera, Teri Maniquis, Dr. Elmo Belaro, Pat Camacho, Menchie Osial, Ma. Jocelyn Bordador, Tessie Villarama, Paolo Bediones and Arnell Ignacio…Happy wedding anniversary to Jonee Berwyn and Antonio Procalla… March 18: Former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos, Celeste Legaspi, Lara Chica, Diana Go, Jose Antonio Recio, Patricia Bata, Erlinda Sabido, Wilfredo Gerilla, Robert Tabor III, Eden Dandan, Baby K. Jimenez and Gian Sotto…March 19: Girlie Rodis, Joey Albert, Kaj Rebano, Josie Vergel de Dios, Josie Tobias, Juna Cadungog, Oteph Antipolo, Nena Sunico, Jocelyn Gerilla, Tina Tolentino, Joy Conde Cruz, Carlos Marcillus Funelas, Mon Confiado, Joyce Liquicia and Julia Montes…