Gini Chang
Gini Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1994 |
| Other names | Zeng Xiaoqing |
| Alma mater | Education University of Hong Kong |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019−present |
| Musical career | |
| Member of | 4567 |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 曾曉晴 |
| Simplified Chinese | 曾晓晴 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zéng Xiǎoqíng |
Gini Chang Hio Cheng (born 3 October 1994)[1] is a Singapore-based Macanese actress and television host.[2]
Early life and education
Born in Macau, Chang obtained her degree in Master of Teaching from the Education University of Hong Kong.[3] At age 17, she discovered her love for performing when she was cast in a wemovie promo trailer. Chang left her primary school teacher position and moved to Singapore after being scouted on the streets for Star Search 2019.[4]
Career
In the Star Search competition, Chang was a finalist and later made her acting debut in the drama series All Around You.[5][6]
In 2021, Mediacorp's artiste management arm The Celebrity Agency roped in Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh and Seow Sin Nee to form the group "4567".[7][8]
In 2022, Chang was cast in the 130-episode long-form medical series Healing Heroes, where she played a young aspiring doctor.[9][10]
She has been a regular host of #JustSwipeLah and matinee lifestyle show Silver Carnival since 2021 and 2022, respectively.[11][12][13]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All Around You (回路网) | Ma Siyu | [14] | |
| 2020 | Super Dad (男神不败) | Chen Yuxin | ||
| 2021 | My Star Bride | Ouyang Shanshan (Mai Phuong Nhi / Mei Fangni) | ||
| I Want To Be a Towkay (亲家冤家做头家) | Loria Chui | |||
| Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting | Woman | |||
| 2022 | Healing Heroes (医生不是神) | Yige | ||
| Love Unbound (爱不止息) | Kelly | Episode 3: "Far Apart but Close at Heart" | [15] | |
| 2023 | Last Madame: Sisters of the Night | Nozomi (young Ah Yoke) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | King of Hawkers (小贩之王) | 李晨贝 CP | [16] |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021−present | #JustSwipeLah (刷一刷) | Web series | |
| 2022 | Dad, I've Got Your Back (爸比，我挺你) | ||
| 2022−present | Silver Carnival (银色嘉年华) | ||
| 2023 | 4567 JB Makan Lobang | Web series |
Discography
Compilation albums
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 22 | 新传媒群星旺虎泰哥迎春乐 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards | Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | |
| Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama) | Healing Heroes | Nominated | |||
| Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Newcomer Actress | Last Madame: Sisters of the Night | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2024 | New York Festivals TV and Film Awards | Best Performance By An Actress | Finalist | [18] | |
| Star Awards | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | [19] |
References
- ^ "曾晓晴". 豆瓣 (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Gini Chang". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "【新年特辑】曾晓晴"卖身"新加坡". 优1周 - UWeekly. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ ""才华"24强首次受访 本地新秀最被动 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "未入《才华》三甲 观众为郑六月曾晓晴叫屈|中國報". 中國報 China Press. 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Star Search hot favourite Gini Chang will spend two years honing her showbiz skills in Singapore". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". TODAY. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Chen Hanwei and Ann Kok reunite in new drama Healing Heroes – and reminisce about Morning Express". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "洪丽婷+张哲通+郭坤耀+曾晓晴 虚心受教". 优1周 - UWeekly. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "#justswipelah - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Silver Carnival 2022 - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Silver Carnival 2023 - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Star Search Finalist Gini Chang Already Bought A One-Way Ticket Home To Macau When She Was Offered A Mediacorp Contract". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "August Pictures". www.augustpictures.com.sg. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "入围亚洲平台大奖 林慧玲兴奋"超想哭" | 早报". Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Park, Jae-hwan (12 September 2023). "아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈 후보작 발표.. "더 글로리, 무빙, 만장적계절, 그리고 퍼스트러브하츠코이" [Asian Content Awards & Global OTT Awards Nominees Announced... "The Glory, Moving, All Seasons, and First Love Hatsukoi"] (in Korean). KBS. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". NYF TV & Film Awards. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao, Korean Actor Kim Jae Hoon Among 94 Nominees Vying To Be Star Awards 2024 Most Popular Artistes". 8days. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
External links
- Gini Chang profile on The Celebrity Agency
- Gini Chang at IMDb