Filipino actress (born 1978)
Giselle Anne Töngi-Walters (born June 14, 1978) is a Swiss-Filipino actress, dancer, singer, host, VJ and model.
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
Töngi married bartender Tim Walters in a beach wedding in Boracay on February 19, 2005.[8] Together they have two children, Kenobi Benjamin and Alecks.[5][1][9]
Filmography
Television
Film
Theater
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation appearances
References
- ^ a b c "Biography". Giselle Toengi's Official Website. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (July 4, 2000). "Toengi a Filipina, says Justice chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 18. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (December 20, 2002). "A tougher G. Tongi waits in the wings". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A27. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (April 4, 2021). "Giselle Tongi-Walters finishes graduate studies from Antioch University". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Ramos, NRJ (July 10, 2009). "G. Toengi's son in 'Desperate Housewives'". Showbiz. The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "Smokin' Grooves, but Sketchy Humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. April 30, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "G Töngi is the New Host of Kababayan Today". KSCI-TV. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ Maribojoc, Raymz (November 4, 2006). "G Tongi: Living out the Pinoy dream". People Asia Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "G Tongi reveals reason why she left showbiz and migrated to the US". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Billiards". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Kurtina". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Smith, Chuck (February 7, 2012). "Giselle Tongi Returns to Television". Yahoo! News. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "G Toengi Makes FHM Comeback After 11 Years". InterAksyon. July 30, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "Journey back Home with GMA Pinoy TV's The Balikbayan Project". GMA News Online. April 15, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Oriel, Christina (August 20, 2014). "The Renaissance of Giselle "G" Töngi". The Asian Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Escobar, Allyson (November 19, 2014). "Pun Plip Pridays: A Satirical Look at the Filipino Culture". The Asian Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (December 23, 2004). "Vic Realistic About 'Enteng' Prospects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Martinez, Julio (April 26, 2004). "Review: 'The Days When Cocaine Was King". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Morris, Steven Leigh (April 21, 2010). "Comprehensive Theater Listing". Stage Raw: Losers. LA Weekly. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Dabbles in Musical Theater and Radio Hosting". pep.ph. March 16, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Atlantis Productions Announces Full Cast of 'Piaf'". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "G Tongi Bags Role in Rep's 'The Producers'". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Getting to Know the Cast Members of Repertory Philippines 'The Producers'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 27, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- G. Toengi at IMDb