G. Toengi

G. Toengi
Born Giselle Anne Toengi
June 14, 1978 (1978-06-14) (age 33)
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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Biography

Background

Born Giselle Toengi to parents Eric and Aurora.[1] She has four siblings namely: Avie, Tony, John and Sharon.

She studied at the Lee Strasberg School of Acting in New York.

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]

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.

Filmography

Television
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
Television
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

Discography

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"      

Songs from Dawson's Creek Volume 2 (Asian Edition) (Sony BMG 2000)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Biography". G. Toengi's Official Website. http://www.gtongi.net/bio.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-20. 
  2. ^ 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. 
  3. ^ "Smokin' grooves, but sketchy humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. 2010-01-20. http://www.robkendt.com/Reviews/dayswhencocaine.htm. 

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