LOOK: Bianca Umali glows in elegant debut
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Bianca Umali marked her 18th birthday with an elegant debut at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong city last March 17.
The Kapuso actress made her grand entrance with a Liza Padilla gown that glowed as she walked to Coldplay’s “Sky Full of Stars.”
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Aside from the powder-blue gown, her other outfits for the night were a pantsuit, also by Liza Padilla, and a beaded Fay Reyes gown.
Bianca Umali in a Liza Padilla gown (Image: Instagram/@niceprintphoto)
Bianca Umali shares a hug with Miguel Tanfelix in a party-ready Liza Padilla pantsuit. Image: Instagram/@niceprintphoto
Umali in Fay Reyes couture (Image: Instagram/@artistcenter)
The venue was nothing short of a fairy tale with garlands of flowers, a cloud of white balloons filling up the ceiling and romantic candles on guests’ tables.
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Her multi-tiered cake was also accented by blue and pink flowers.
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Guests were dressed in white and celebrities graced the grand event to celebrate with Umali.
GMA stars Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana looked stunning together; Abellana wore a thin-strapped gown, while Rodriguez opted for a gray suit. The actress was in “Ismol Family” with Umali.
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Rodjun Cruz, Inah de Belen and Kaila Estrada, all decked in white, also partied with Umali.
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“Kambal Karibal” co-star Kyline Alcantara, wearing a white off-shoulder gown, was one of her 18 candles, reports GMA.
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Umali’s love-team partner and “Kambal Karibal” co-star Miguel Tanfelix looked charming in white. Over the past week, the actor has been giving Umali daily surprises including a framed photo of the two and a floral dress.
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The “BiGuel” love team looked happy together as they shared a dance during the 18-roses portion.
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While Umali was showered with gifts, she treated guests to a dance performance to Camila Cabello’s “Havana.”
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The actress paid tribute to her parents whom she lost at a young age: Her father was the last 18th rose, while her mother the last 18th candle.
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The debutante’s actual birthday was on March 2. Umali has grown up in the showbiz industry, playing as an extra since she was a child and has since been trusted with leading roles. /ra
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