Gini Chang

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Gini Chang
Born (1994-10-03) 3 October 1994 (age 29)
Macau
Other namesZeng Xiaoqing
Alma mater Education 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 Pinyin Zéng Xiǎoqíng

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

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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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019All Around You (回路网)Ma Siyu [14]
2020Super 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
2022Healing Heroes (医生不是神)Yige
Love Unbound (爱不止息)KellyEpisode 3: "Far Apart but Close at Heart" [15]
2023 Last Madame: Sisters of the Night Nozomi (young Ah Yoke)

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2024King of Hawkers (小贩之王)李晨贝 CP [16]

Hosting

YearTitleNotesRef.
2021−present#JustSwipeLah (刷一刷)Web series
2022Dad, I've Got Your Back (爸比，我挺你)
2022−presentSilver Carnival (银色嘉年华)
20234567 JB Makan LobangWeb series

Discography

Compilation albums

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

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2023 Star Awards Most Popular Rising Stars—Nominated
Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama) Healing HeroesNominated
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards Best Newcomer Actress Last Madame: Sisters of the Night Nominated [17]
2024New York Festivals TV and Film AwardsBest Performance By An ActressFinalist [18]
Star Awards Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars —Nominated [19]

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