'Ella Arcangel' starring Bianca Umali to open QCinema International Film Festival 2026

The animated film “Ella Arcangel,” featuring Bianca Umali is set to open the QCinema International Film Festival 2026.

On social media, GMA Pictures shared photos from the film festival’s media conference, attended by Bianca, along with director Mervin Malonzo, writer Julius Villanueva, producers Manny Angeles and Avid Liongoren.

GMA Pictures Executive Vice President Nessa Valdellon, Anj Atienza, and Christian Julao were also present.

“Ella Arcangel” features Bianca as the voice of Ella, bringing the character to life in the animated adaptation.

The film is an adaptation of "Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at Kuko," a beloved Filipino horror-fantasy comic series created by Julius Villanueva.

The story follows a young witch who fights both humans and mythical monsters in the city to protect her community.

The QCinema International Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Quezon City government to showcase local and international cinema.

It will run from November 13 to 22.

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA News