After her reign as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2009, she bagged a supporting role in Magkaribal and now a lead role in the afternoon soap "Juanita Banana."

Bb. Pilipinas- Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo is now television’s fantastic bida as she’s about to reign ABS-CBN’s Hapontastic block via her first lead role in the most nutritious teleserye set to grace your small screens starting on October 25, ‘Pablo S. Gomez’s Juanita Banana.’

Despite being a newbie in the acting arena, Bianca has proven that she has the potential to be the next big star. Her exceptional performance in Maalaala Mo Kaya with Rayver Cruz has unleashed the actress in her. Bianca’s natural comic antics which can be seen in her character as Gigi in Magkaribal is one of the chief factors that has pushed the ABS-CBN Management to launch the beauty queen-turned-actress to her first major series.

“Masarap po sa pakiramdam ang pagkatiwalaan ng isang proyekto lalo na po na baguhan pa lang ako,” Bianca shared. She added, “The whole Juanita Banana team is very supportive kaya ‘di rin naging masyadong mahirap for me to adjust. Ang saya-saya naming sa set. Magaan sa pakirdamam, parang yung ‘feel’ rin ng kwento ng Juanita (Banana).”

Bianca will be paired up with Rodjun Cruz and Matt Evans, who are both excited to be teamed-up with the beauty queen. “By nature kasi nakakatuwa na si Bianca, so paano pa kaya kung magkasama kami ‘di ba? I’m sure this whole project will be a fun experience,” Matt said in an interview. “Baguhan din ako kaya naman excited ako na nabigyan kami ng break ni Bianca after ng stint namin sa Magkaribal,” says Rodjun.

Witness the rise of the fantastic bida, Bianca Manalo, as she stars in “Juanita Banana,” premiering on October 25 after Pilipinas Win na Win on ABS-CBN.