G. Toengi
| G Toengi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Giselle Anne Töngi[fn 1] June 14, 1978 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer, Model, VJ |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Spouse(s) | Tim Walters |
| Website | http://giselletongi.com/ |
Giselle Anne "G" Töngi-Walters[fn 1] (born June 14, 1978) is a Filipino-American Actress, Dance Diva, Singer, Host, VJ & Model active in the Philippines.
Biography
Background
Born Giselle Toengi to a Swiss father, Eric and Filipina mother, Aurora.[1] She has four siblings namely: Avie, Tony, John and Sharon.
She studied at the Lee Strasberg School of Acting in New York. She obtained a bachelor's degree in communication studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
On February 19, 2005, she married bartender Tim Walters. They now have a son Kenobi Benjamin and a daughter Sakura Anne Marie. .[1]
Career
She was 16 when she was discovered by an agent at a mall.[1] She was then launched as a member of the pioneer batch of Star Circle (now Star Magic).
In 1996-2000 she starred in box office films such as Taguan (1996) Istokwa (1996) Diliryo (1997) Ligaya Sa Piling Mo(1997) Kahit Kailan (1997) G-Mik The Reunion The Movie (1999) Ganito Ako Magmahal (2000)
In the early 2000s, G. Toengi left a thriving acting career in the Philippines a few years ago to try her luck in Hollywood.[2]
She landed a role in Saved by the Bell: The Musical and in 2004 in the stage play Days When Cocaine Was King.[3]
Her son Kenobi was picked among few babies to appear in an episode of the American TV series Desperate Housewives.[2]
She played a planted fan to the contestants during a challenge in America's Next Top Model, Cycle 16, which can be seen in Episode 9 of the said Cycle.
In 2014, she replaced Jannelle So as host and producer of a locally produced Filipino talk show in Los Angeles called Kababayan Today, which airs on KSCI (LA-18).[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | KC | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment | Host/Performer | GMA Network |
| Dugo sa Pakpak ng Anghel | |||
| Miss Universe Pageant | Host | ABS-CBN | |
| 1996 | Gimik | Gina de Leon | ABS-CBN |
| Music Bureau | Host | ABC 5 | |
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Stella | ABS-CBN |
| EZ Dancing Non-Stop | Host | ||
| 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Host | ABS-CBN | |
| MTV Asia | VJ | MTV Asia | |
| 1998-1999 | !Oka Tokat | Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Beh Bote Nga | Genie G. | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ynang Reyna | |
| 2005-2006 | Sugo | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apron | Gina | ABS-CBN |
| Everybody Hapi | Guest | TV5 | |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Angelina "Gina" de Leon-Ballesteros | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | America's Next Top Model | Fan | The CW |
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Cara Aguilar-Bradley | TV5 |
| It's Showtime | Herself/Guest Hurado | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012-2013 | Aryana | Stella Cervantes | |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Regina | GMA Network |
| Carmela | Odette Trinidad | ||
| 2014-present | Kababayan Today | Host | KSCI (LA 18) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rollerboys | Michelle | |
| 1996 | Taguan | ||
| S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin | |||
| Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola | |||
| Istokwa | |||
| 1997 | Diliryo | Jessy Delmundo | |
| Wala Ka nang Puwang sa Mundo | Shirley | ||
| Da Best in Da West | Rowena | ||
| Langit sa Piling Mo | Felipa | ||
| 1998 | Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka sa Apoy | ||
| Tumutol Man AngTadhana | |||
| 1999 | Ganito Ako Magmahal | ||
| Luksong Tinik | Irene | ||
| Gimik: The Reunion | Gina De Leon | Star Cinema | |
| Hinahanap-hanap Kita | Jenny | ||
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | Moira | |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | Ina Magenta | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions |
| 2006 | Super Noypi | Regal Films | |
| Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on | Ina Magenta | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend | Ina Magenta | |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Jane | RVQ Productions |
| 2010 | White House | Elisa | Regal Films |
| 2013 | Must Be... Love | Mother of Patchot | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | TBD | Viva Films |
Discography
Compilation appearances
| Year | Album | Song(s) | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Songs from Dawson's Creek — Volume 2 (Asian Edition) | "I Will Win Your Love This Season" | Sony BMG |
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Very G
|
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Crazy Are You" | ||
| 2. | "Di Da Di (Ikembot Nyo)" | ||
| 3. | "Fantasy World" | ||
| 4. | "For You" | ||
| 5. | "Sana (Someday)" | ||
| 6. | "I Will Win Your Love This Season" | ||
| 7. | "This Is The Love" | ||
| 8. | "Kailan Nga Ba?" | ||
| 9. | "Teka Muna" | ||
| 10. | "How Long Must I Wait" | ||
| 11. | "Nagtatanong Ako" | ||
| 12. | "Very G" |
Notes
References
- 1 2 3 "Biography". Giselle Toengi's Official Website. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- 1 2 Ramos, NRJ (2009-07-10). "G. Toengi’s son in ‘Desperate Housewives’". Showbiz. The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- ↑ "Smokin' grooves, but sketchy humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. 2004-04-30. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- ↑ "G Töngi is the New Host of Kababayan Today". KSCI-TV. 2009. Retrieved 2015-07-02.