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" JessicaEpisode: "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 ProducerDirector: "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 Felipa1998 Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka sa Apoy Tumutol Man AngTadhana1999 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 ProductionsCarlos P. Romulo AuditoriumCredited as "Giselle Töngi-Walters" 2013 The Producers Ulla Repertory Philippines
Discography Studio albums Year Album 2000 Very G Label: Sony Music Philippines
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
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