Gini Chang

Gini Chang
Born (1994-10-03) 3 October 1994 (age 30)
Other namesZeng Xiaoqing
Alma materEducation University of Hong Kong
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television host
  • former primary school teacher
Years active2019−present
Musical career
Member of4567
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese曾曉晴
Simplified Chinese曾晓晴
Hanyu PinyinZéng Xiǎoqíng

Gini Chang Hio Cheng (born 3 October 1994)[1] is a Singapore-based Macanese actress and television host.[2]

Early life and education

Born in Macau, Chang obtained her degree in Master of Teaching from the Education University of Hong Kong.[3] At age 17, she discovered her love for performing when she was cast in a wemovie promo trailer. Chang left her primary school teacher position and moved to Singapore after being scouted on the streets for Star Search 2019.[4]

Career

In the Star Search competition, Chang was a finalist and later made her acting debut in the drama series All Around You.[5][6]

In 2021, Mediacorp's artiste management arm The Celebrity Agency roped in Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh and Seow Sin Nee to form the group "4567".[7][8]

In 2022, Chang was cast in the 130-episode long-form medical series Healing Heroes, where she played a young aspiring doctor.[9][10]

She has been a regular host of #JustSwipeLah and matinee lifestyle show Silver Carnival since 2021 and 2022, respectively.[11][12][13]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 All Around You (回路网) Ma Siyu [14]
2020 Super Dad (男神不败) Chen Yuxin
2021 My Star Bride Ouyang Shanshan (Mai Phuong Nhi / Mei Fangni)
I Want To Be a Towkay (亲家冤家做头家) Loria Chui
Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting Woman
2022 Healing Heroes (医生不是神) Yige
Love Unbound (爱不止息) Kelly Episode 3: "Far Apart but Close at Heart" [15]
2023 Last Madame: Sisters of the Night Nozomi (young Ah Yoke)

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 King of Hawkers (小贩之王) 李晨贝 CP [16]

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref.
2021−present #JustSwipeLah (刷一刷) Web series
2022 Dad, I've Got Your Back (爸比,我挺你)
2022−present Silver Carnival (银色嘉年华)
2023 4567 JB Makan Lobang Web series

Discography

Compilation albums

Year English title Mandarin title
2022 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 22 新传媒群星旺虎泰哥迎春乐

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2023 Star Awards Most Popular Rising Stars Nominated
Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama) Healing Heroes Nominated
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards Best Newcomer Actress Last Madame: Sisters of the Night Nominated [17]
2024 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards Best Performance By An Actress Finalist [18]
Star Awards Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars Nominated [19]

References

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  2. ^ "Gini Chang". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ^ "【新年特辑】曾晓晴"卖身"新加坡". 优1周 - UWeekly. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  4. ^ ""才华"24强首次受访 本地新秀最被动 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  5. ^ "未入《才华》三甲 观众为郑六月曾晓晴叫屈|中國報". 中國報 China Press. 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Star Search hot favourite Gini Chang will spend two years honing her showbiz skills in Singapore". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". TODAY. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Chen Hanwei and Ann Kok reunite in new drama Healing Heroes – and reminisce about Morning Express". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  10. ^ "洪丽婷+张哲通+郭坤耀+曾晓晴 虚心受教". 优1周 - UWeekly. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  11. ^ "#justswipelah - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Silver Carnival 2022 - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Silver Carnival 2023 - mewatch". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Star Search Finalist Gini Chang Already Bought A One-Way Ticket Home To Macau When She Was Offered A Mediacorp Contract". 8days. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  15. ^ "August Pictures". www.augustpictures.com.sg. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  16. ^ "入围亚洲平台大奖 林慧玲兴奋"超想哭" | 早报". Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  17. ^ Park, Jae-hwan (12 September 2023). "아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈 후보작 발표.. "더 글로리, 무빙, 만장적계절, 그리고 퍼스트러브하츠코이" [Asian Content Awards & Global OTT Awards Nominees Announced... "The Glory, Moving, All Seasons, and First Love Hatsukoi"] (in Korean). KBS. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". NYF TV & Film Awards. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao, Korean Actor Kim Jae Hoon Among 94 Nominees Vying To Be Star Awards 2024 Most Popular Artistes". 8days. Retrieved 18 March 2024.