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1 Early life and education  




2 Career  




3 Personal life  




4 Filmography  


4.1  Television  




4.2  Film  




4.3  Theater  






5 Discography  


5.1  Studio albums  




5.2  Compilation appearances  






6 References  




7 External links  













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"Töngi" redirects here. For the township, see Tongi.

G. Toengi-Walters
Born

Giselle Anne Töngi


(1978-06-14) June 14, 1978 (age 46)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
  • VJ
    • Years active1993–present
    Spouse

    Tim Walters

    ​

    (m. 2005)​
    Children2

    Giselle Anne Töngi-Walters (born June 14, 1978) is a Swiss-Filipino actress, dancer, singer, host, VJ and model.

    Early life and education[edit]

    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[edit]

    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[edit]

    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[edit]

    Television[edit]

    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]
    Music Bureau Herself – Host
    1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Stella
    EZ Dancing Non-Stop Herself — Host
    'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila
    MTV Asia VJ
    1998-1999 !Oka Tokat Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago
    1999 Beh Bote Nga Genie G.
    2004 Mulawin Ynang Reyna
    Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Kurtina" [11]
    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 [12]
    2012 Nandito Ako Cara Aguilar-Bradley [12]
    It's Showtime Herself — Judge Guest
    2012-2013 Aryana Stella Cervantes [13]
    2013 The Balikbayan Project Herself – Producer / Narrator / Editor [14][15]
    2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Regina
    Carmela Odette Trinidad
    2014–2016 Kababayan Today Herself — Host [15]
    2014-15 Pun Plip Pridays on Kababayan Today Sketch Comedian Executive Producer
    Director: "The Audition"
    Writer: "Valentines Special"
    Editor: "Goldilocks Special"     		[16]

    Film[edit]

    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 [17]
    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[edit]

    Year Title Role Notes Source
    2004 The Days When Cocaine Was King Juanita American Renegade Theater [18]
    2010 The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010 Aratani/Japan America Theatre [19]
    2013 Piaf Marlene Dietrich Atlantis Productions
    Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
    Credited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters"     		[20][21]
    2013 The Producers Ulla Repertory Philippines [22][23]

    Discography[edit]

    Studio albums[edit]

    Year Album
    2000 Very G

    Compilation appearances[edit]

    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

    References[edit]

    1. ^ 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.

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