Gini Chang

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

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chang.
Gini Chang
Born (1994-10-03) 3 October 1994
Macau
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

Life and career

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. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Chang left her primary school teacher position and moved to Singapore after being scouted on the streets for Star Search 2019.[4] She emerged as a finalist in the competition and later made her 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 girl 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 Just Swipe Lah and matinee lifestyle show Silver Carnival since 2021 and 2022, respectively.[11][12][13]

Filmography

Television series
Year English title Mandarin title Role Notes
2019All Around You回路网Ma Siyu[14]
2020Super Dad男神不败Chen Yuxin
2021My Star Bride过江新娘Ouyang Shanshan (Mai Phuong Nhi / Mei Fangni)
2021I Want To Be a Towkay亲家冤家做头家Loria Chui
2021Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting周公讲鬼@行行都撞鬼Woman
2022Healing Heroes医生不是神Yige
2022Love Unbound爱不止息KellyEpisode 3: "Far Apart but Close at Heart"[15]

Hosting
Year English title Mandarin title Notes
2021−presentJust Swipe Lah刷一刷
2022Dad, I've Got Your Back爸比，我挺你
2022−presentSilver Carnival银色嘉年华

Discography

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

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2019Star Search 2019——Finalist
(top 12)
2023Star Awards 2023Most Popular Rising Stars—Nominated
Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama)Healing HeroesNominated

References
  1. "曾晓晴". 豆瓣 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. "Gini Chang". Mediacorp. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. "【新年特辑】曾晓晴"卖身"新加坡". 优1周 - UWeekly. 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). 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. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  6. "Star Search hot favourite Gini Chang will spend two years honing her showbiz skills in Singapore". 8days. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  7. "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". 8days. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  8. "Gini Chang, Jernelle Oh, Juin Teh And Seow Sin Nee Went Camping And It Was Crazy Intense". TODAY. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  9. "Chen Hanwei and Ann Kok reunite in new drama Healing Heroes – and reminisce about Morning Express". CNA Lifestyle. 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. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  11. "#justswipelah - mewatch". Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  12. "Silver Carnival 2022 - mewatch". Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  13. "Silver Carnival 2023 - mewatch". 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. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  15. "August Pictures". www.augustpictures.com.sg. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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