G. Toengi
G. Toengi-Walters | |
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| Born | Giselle Anne Töngi June 14, 1978 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Tim Walters (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Giselle Anne Töngi-Walters (born June 14, 1978) is a Filipino actress.
Early life and education
Töngi was born on June 14, 1978, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France to a Swiss father, Erich, and Filipina mother, Aurora.[1][2] She has four siblings namely: Avie, Tony, John and Sharon. She was raised by her mother in New York and moved to Manila at age 15.[3]
Töngi studied at the Lee Strasberg School of Acting in New York City. She obtained a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of California, Los Angeles and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Antioch University.[4]
Career
Töngi was 5 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 the early 2000s, she left a thriving acting career in the Philippines to try her luck in Hollywood.[5] She landed a role in Saved by the Bell: The Musical and in 2004 in the stage play Days When Cocaine Was King.[6] 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, Töngi replaced Jannelle So as host and producer of Kababayan Today, which airs on KSCI (LA-18).[7]
Personal life
Töngi married bartender Tim Walters in a beach wedding in Boracay on February 19, 2005.[8] Together they have two children, Kenobi Benjamin and Alecks.[5][1][9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | KC | ||
| 1994 | That's Entertainment | Herself — Host / Performer | ||
| Dugo sa Pakpak ng Anghel | ||||
| Miss Universe Pageant | Herself – Host | |||
| 1996 | Gimik | Gina de Leon | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Billiards" Credited as "Giselle 'G' Toengi" |
[10] | ||
| Music Bureau | Herself – Host | |||
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Stella | ||
| 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | ||||
| MTV Asia | VJ | |||
| 1998–1999 | !Oka Tokat | Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago | ||
| 1998–2000 | EZ Dancing Non-Stop | Herself — Host | ||
| 1999–2002 | Beh Bote Nga | Genie G. | ||
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ynang Reyna | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Kurtina" | [11] | ||
| 2009 | Gina | Episode: "Apron" | ||
| Everybody Hapi | Guest, 1 episode | |||
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Angelina "Gina" de Leon-Ballesteros | ||
| 2011 | America's Next Top Model | Fan | [12] | |
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Cara Aguilar-Bradley | [12] | |
| It's Showtime | Herself — Judge | Guest | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Stella Cervantes | [13] | |
| 2013 | The Balikbayan Project | Herself – Producer / Narrator / Editor | [14][15] | |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Regina | ||
| Carmela | Odette Trinidad | |||
| 2014–2016 | Kababayan Today | Herself — Host | [15] | |
| 2014–2015 | Pun Plip Pridays on Kababayan Today | Sketch Comedian | Executive Producer Director: "The Audition" Writer: "Valentines Special" Editor: "Goldilocks Special" |
[16] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2: Da Western Pulis Istori | Rowena Quesada | |||
| 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 | |||
| Hinahanap-hanap Kita | Jenny | |||
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | Moira | ||
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | Ina Magenta | [17] | |
| 2006 | Super Noypi | Jenny's Teacher | ||
| Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Ina Magenta | Credited as "Giselle 'G' Toengi" | ||
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend | Ina Magenta | ||
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Jane | ||
| 2010 | White House | Elisa | ||
| 2013 | Must Be... Love | Mother of Patchot | ||
| Bayang Magiliw | ||||
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | Ella | ||
| 2018 | First Love | Vicky |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Days When Cocaine Was King | Juanita | American Renegade Theater | [18] |
| 2010 | The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010 | Aratani/Japan America Theatre | [19] | |
| 2013 | Piaf | Marlene Dietrich | Atlantis Productions Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium Credited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters" |
[20][21] |
| 2013 | The Producers | Ulla | Repertory Philippines | [22][23] |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Very G
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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 |
References
- ^ a b c "Biography". Giselle Toengi's Official Website. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (July 4, 2000). "Toengi a Filipina, says Justice chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 18. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (December 20, 2002). "A tougher G. Tongi waits in the wings". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A27. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (April 4, 2021). "Giselle Tongi-Walters finishes graduate studies from Antioch University". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Ramos, NRJ (July 10, 2009). "G. Toengi's son in 'Desperate Housewives'". Showbiz. The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "Smokin' Grooves, but Sketchy Humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. April 30, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "G Töngi is the New Host of Kababayan Today". KSCI-TV. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ Maribojoc, Raymz (November 4, 2006). "G Tongi: Living out the Pinoy dream". People Asia Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "G Tongi reveals reason why she left showbiz and migrated to the US". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Billiards". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Kurtina". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Smith, Chuck (February 7, 2012). "Giselle Tongi Returns to Television". Yahoo! News. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "G Toengi Makes FHM Comeback After 11 Years". InterAksyon. July 30, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "Journey back Home with GMA Pinoy TV's The Balikbayan Project". GMA News Online. April 15, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Oriel, Christina (August 20, 2014). "The Renaissance of Giselle "G" Töngi". The Asian Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Escobar, Allyson (November 19, 2014). "Pun Plip Pridays: A Satirical Look at the Filipino Culture". The Asian Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (December 23, 2004). "Vic Realistic About 'Enteng' Prospects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Martinez, Julio (April 26, 2004). "Review: 'The Days When Cocaine Was King". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Morris, Steven Leigh (April 21, 2010). "Comprehensive Theater Listing". Stage Raw: Losers. LA Weekly. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Dabbles in Musical Theater and Radio Hosting". pep.ph. March 16, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Atlantis Productions Announces Full Cast of 'Piaf'". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Bags Role in Rep's 'The Producers'". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Getting to Know the Cast Members of Repertory Philippines 'The Producers'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 27, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.