G. Toengi

G. Toengi-Walters
Born
Giselle Anne Töngi

(1978-06-14) June 14, 1978 (age 48)
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 Filipino actress.

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. 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.

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.

Career

Töngi was 5 when she was discovered by an agent at a mall. 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. She landed a role in Saved by the Bell: The Musical and in 2004 in the stage play Days When Cocaine Was King. 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).

Personal life

Töngi married bartender Tim Walters in a beach wedding in Boracay on February 19, 2005. Together they have two children, Kenobi Benjamin and Alecks.

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"
Jessica Episode: "Pusang Itim"
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"
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
2012 Nandito Ako Cara Aguilar-Bradley
It's Showtime Herself — Judge Guest
2012–2013 Aryana Stella Cervantes
2013 The Balikbayan Project Herself – Producer / Narrator / Editor
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Regina
Carmela Odette Trinidad
2014–2016 Kababayan Today Herself — Host
2014–2015 Pun Plip Pridays on Kababayan Today Sketch Comedian Executive Producer
Director: "The Audition"
Writer: "Valentines Special"
Editor: "Goldilocks Special"

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
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
2010 The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010 Aratani/Japan America Theatre
2013 Piaf Marlene Dietrich Atlantis Productions
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
Credited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters"
2013 The Producers Ulla Repertory Philippines

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album
2000 Very G

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biography". Giselle Toengi's Official Website. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
  2. ↑ Nazareno, Rocky (July 4, 2000). "Toengi a Filipina, says Justice chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 18. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ Cruz, Marinel (December 20, 2002). "A tougher G. Tongi waits in the wings". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A27. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  4. ↑ Salterio, Leah (April 4, 2021). "Giselle Tongi-Walters finishes graduate studies from Antioch University". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. ↑ "Smokin' Grooves, but Sketchy Humor". Theater Beat. Los Angeles Times. April 30, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
  7. ↑ "G Töngi is the New Host of Kababayan Today". KSCI-TV. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
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  9. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "G Tongi reveals reason why she left showbiz and migrated to the US". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Billiards". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Archived from the original on July 16, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ Jeepney TV (April 4, 2025). Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pusang Itim feat. Ian Veneracion (Full Episode 230) | Jeepney TV. Retrieved August 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Sineneng, Jerry Lopez (February 8, 1996), "Pusang itim", Maalaala Mo Kaya, Luigi Alvarez, Cholo Escaño, Lailani Navarro, retrieved August 17, 2025
  13. ↑ "Kurtina". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.[dead link]
  14. 1 2 Smith, Chuck (February 7, 2012). "Giselle Tongi Returns to Television". Yahoo! News. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "G Toengi Makes FHM Comeback After 11 Years". InterAksyon. July 30, 2012. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Journey back Home with GMA Pinoy TV's The Balikbayan Project". GMA News Online. April 15, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  17. 1 2 Oriel, Christina (August 20, 2014). "The Renaissance of Giselle "G" Töngi". AJ Magazines. The Asian Journal. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ Escobar, Allyson (November 19, 2014). "Pun Plip Pridays: A Satirical Look at the Filipino Culture". The Asian Journal. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  19. ↑ Cruz, Marinel R. (December 23, 2004). "Vic Realistic About 'Enteng' Prospects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2016 – via Google News.
  20. ↑ Martinez, Julio (April 26, 2004). "Review: 'The Days When Cocaine Was King". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  21. ↑ Morris, Steven Leigh (April 21, 2010). "Comprehensive Theater Listing". Stage Raw: Losers. LA Weekly. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  22. ↑ "G Tongi Dabbles in Musical Theater and Radio Hosting". pep.ph. March 16, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Atlantis Productions Announces Full Cast of 'Piaf'". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  24. ↑ "G Tongi Bags Role in Rep's 'The Producers'". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Getting to Know the Cast Members of Repertory Philippines 'The Producers'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 27, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2016.