G. Toengi
| G. Toengi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Giselle Anne Toengi June 14, 1978 United States |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer, Model, VJ |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Spouse | Tim Walters |
| Website | |
| http://giselletongi.com/ | |
G. Toengi (born Giselle Anne Toengi on June 14, 1978) is a Filipino-American Actress, Dance Diva, Singer, Host, VJ & Model.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] 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. She is currently based in Los Angeles with her husband Tim and two kids.[1]
[edit] 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 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.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dugo sa Pakpak ng Anghel | ||
| 1996 | Gimik | Gina de Leon | |
| Music Bureau | |||
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Stella | |
| Miss Universe Pageant | herself/host | ||
| EZ Dancing Non-Stop | |||
| 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | herself/host | ||
| MTV Asia | herself/VJ | ||
| 1998–1999 | !Oka Tokat | Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago | When Angelika de la Cruz left the show, G. Toengi took her place between mid 1998-1999 |
| 1999 | Beh Bote Nga | ||
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ynang Reyna | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Apron" | Gina | |
| 2009 | Everybody Hapi | Guest, 1 episode | |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Angelina "Gina" de Leon-Ballesteros | |
| 2011 | America's Next Top Model | Fan | Uncredited appearance |
| 2012 | Nandito Ako (TV Series) | Cara |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rollerboys | Michelle | |
| 1996 | Taguan | ||
| 1996 | S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin | ||
| 1996 | Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola | ||
| 1996 | Istokwa | ||
| 1997 | Diliryo | Jessy Delmundo | |
| 1997 | Wala Ka nang Puwang sa Mundo | Shirley | |
| 1997 | Da Best in Da West | ||
| 1997 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Felipa | |
| 1998 | Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka sa Apoy | ||
| 1998 | Tumutol Man AngTadhana | ||
| 1999 | Ganito Ako Magmahal | ||
| 1999 | Luksong Tinik | Irene | |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Gina De Leon | |
| 1999 | Hinahanap-hanap Kita | Jenny | |
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | Moira | |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | Ina Magenta | |
| 2006 | Super Noypi | ||
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on | Ina Magenta | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend | Ina Magenta | |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Jane |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Very G (Sony Music Philippines 2000)
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" |
[edit] Songs from Dawson's Creek Volume 2 (Asian Edition) (Sony BMG 2000)
- I Will Win Your Love This Season
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Biography". G. Toengi's Official Website. http://www.gtongi.net/bio.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-20.[dead link]
- ^ a b Ramos, NRJ (2009-07-10). "G. Toengi’s son in ‘Desperate Housewives’". Showbiz. The Manila Bulletin. http://www.mb.com.ph/node/210190/g-toengi-. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- ^ "Smokin' grooves, but sketchy humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. 2010-01-20. http://www.robkendt.com/Reviews/dayswhencocaine.htm.
