G. Toengi
Filipino actress
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Giselle Anne Töngi-Walters (born June 14, 1978) is a Filipino actress.
June 14, 1978
- Actress
- singer
- model
- VJ
G. Toengi-Walters | |
|---|---|
| Born | Giselle Anne Töngi June 14, 1978 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Tim Walters (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
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
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] | ||
| Jessica | Episode: "Pusang Itim" | [11][12] | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1999–2002 | Beh Bote Nga | Genie G. | ||
| 1999–2000 | EZ Dancing Non-Stop | Herself — Host | ||
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ynang Reyna | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Kurtina" | [13] | ||
| 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 | [14] | |
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Cara Aguilar-Bradley | [14] | |
| It's Showtime | Herself — Judge | Guest | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Stella Cervantes | [15] | |
| 2013 | The Balikbayan Project | Herself – Producer / Narrator / Editor | [16][17] | |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Regina | ||
| Carmela | Odette Trinidad | |||
| 2014–2016 | Kababayan Today | Herself — Host | [17] | |
| 2014–2015 | Pun Plip Pridays on Kababayan Today | Sketch Comedian | Executive Producer Director: "The Audition" Writer: "Valentines Special" Editor: "Goldilocks Special" |
[18] |
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 | [19] | |
| 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 | [20] |
| 2010 | The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010 | Aratani/Japan America Theatre | [21] | |
| 2013 | Piaf | Marlene Dietrich | Atlantis Productions Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium Credited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters" |
[22][23] |
| 2013 | The Producers | Ulla | Repertory Philippines | [24][25] |
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 |