G. Toengi
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Born | Giselle Anne Töngi[fn 1] June 14, 1978 Paris, France |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse | Tim Walters |
Children | 2 |
Giselle Anne "G" Töngi-Walters[fn 1] (born June 14, 1978) is an actress, dancer, singer, host, VJ & model active in the Philippines.
From the early '90s she made a name for herself in the TV series Gimik in the original Saturday TV series from its initial airing in 1996–1999 until its film adaptation she would later star in Regal and MAQ productions with Diliryo being shown at the Toronto and BFI film festivals which later became a blockbuster hit in 1997 and through Home Video Rentals she scored high with Kahit Kailan during the end of the year and 1999s Tunay Na Mahal opposite Maricel Soriano after leaving her mother station she hosted SOP at GMA 7 till 2002
Early life
Born Giselle Toengi to a Swiss father, Eric and Filipina mother, Aurora.[1] She has four siblings namely: Avie, Tony, John and Sharon.
Career
She was 15 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]
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 Kababayan Today, which airs on KSCI (LA-18).[4]
Personal life
Tongi studied at the Lee Strasberg School of Acting in New York City. She obtained a bachelor's degree in communication studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Tongi married bartender Tim Walters in a beach wedding in Boracay on February 19, 2005.[5] Together they have a son Kenobi Benjamin[2] and a daughter Sakura Anne Marie.[1]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1993-1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | KC | ||
1994 | That's Entertainment | Herself — Host / Performer | ||
1994 | Dugo sa Pakpak ng Anghel | |||
1994 | Miss Universe Pageant | Host | ||
1996 | Gimik | Gina de Leon | ||
1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Billiards" Credited as "Giselle 'G' Toengi" |
[6] | |
1996 | Music Bureau | Host | ||
1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Stella | ||
1998 | EZ Dancing Non-Stop | Herself — Host | ||
1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself — Host | ||
1998 | MTV Asia | VJ | ||
1998-1999 | !Oka Tokat | Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago | ||
1999 | Beh Bote Nga | Genie G. | ||
2004 | Mulawin | Ynang Reyna | ||
2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Kurtina" | [7] | |
2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gina | Episode: "Apron" | |
2009 | Everybody Hapi | Guest, 1 episode | ||
2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Angelina "Gina" de Leon-Ballesteros | ||
2011 | America's Next Top Model | Fan | [8] | |
2012 | Nandito Ako | Cara Aguilar-Bradley | [8] | |
2012 | It's Showtime | Herself — Judge | Guest | |
2012-2013 | Aryana | Stella Cervantes | [9] | |
2013 | The Balikbayan Project | Producer / Narrator / Editor | [10][11] | |
2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Regina | ||
2014 | Carmela | Odette Trinidad | ||
2014–present | Kababayan Today | Herself — Host | [11] | |
2014-15 | Pun Plip Pridays on Kababayan Today | Sketch Comedian | Executive Producer Director: "The Audition" Writer: "Valentines Special" Editor: "Goldilocks Special" |
[12] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 | Rowena | ||
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 | [13] | |
2006 | Super Noypi | |||
2006 | 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 | ||
2014 | Trophy Wife | Ella |
Theater
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2004 | The Days When Cocaine Was King | Juanita | American Renegade Theater | [14] |
2010 | The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010 | Aratani/Japan America Theatre | [15] | |
2013 | Piaf | Marlene Dietrich | Atlantis Productions Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium Credited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters" |
[16][17] |
2013 | The Producers | Ulla | Repertory Philippines | [18][19] |
Discography
Compilation appearances
Year | Album | Song(s) | Label(s) |
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2000 | Songs from Dawson's Creek — Volume 2 (Asian Edition) | "I Will Win Your Love This Season" | Sony BMG |
Studio albums
Year | Album | Certifications |
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2000 | Very G
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Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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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
- ^ a b c "Biography". Giselle Toengi's Official Website. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Smokin' Grooves, but Sketchy Humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. 30 April 2004. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ "G Töngi is the New Host of Kababayan Today". KSCI-TV. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ Maribojoc, Raymz (4 November 2006). "G Tongi: Living out the Pinoy dream". People Asia Magazine. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Billiards". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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(help) - ^ "Kurtina". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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(help) - ^ a b Smith, Chuck (7 February 2012). "Giselle Tongi Returns to Television". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "G Toengi Makes FHM Comeback After 11 Years". InterAksyon. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Journey back Home with GMA Pinoy TV's The Balikbayan Project". GMA News Online. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ a b Oriel, Christina (20 August 2014). "The Renaissance of Giselle "G" Töngi". The Asian Journal. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ Escobar, Allyson (19 November 2014). "Pun Plip Pridays: A Satirical Look at the Filipino Culture". The Asian Journal. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (23 December 2004). "Vic Realistic About 'Enteng' Prospects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2 October 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Martinez, Julio (26 April 2004). "Review: 'The Days When Cocaine Was King". Variety. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ Morris, Steven Leigh (21 April 2010). "Comprehensive Theater Listing". Stage Raw: Losers. LA Weekly. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Dabbles in Musical Theater and Radio Hosting". pep.ph. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Atlantis Productions Announces Full Cast of 'Piaf'". The Philippine Star. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Bags Role in Rep's 'The Producers'". ABS-CBN News. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Getting to Know the Cast Members of Repertory Philippines 'The Producers'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
External links
- American actresses of Indian descent
- Star Magic
- Star Magic Batch 1
- That's Entertainment Wednesday Group Members
- VJs (media personalities)
- Living people
- 1978 births
- American people of Swiss descent
- American expatriates in the Philippines
- University of California, Los Angeles alumni
- Actresses from Metro Manila
- Actresses from New York City