Joyce Ching
{{Short description|Filipino actress}}
{{Philippine name|Palad|Ching|Alimon|ph=married}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=July 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Joyce Ching
| image =
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| caption =
| birth_name = Joyce Giselle Palad Ching
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|01|05}}
| birth_place = San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines
| othername =
| alma_mater = MINT College
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actress
- singer
}}
| yearsactive = 2005–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Kevin Alimon|December 8, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Lhar |title=Joyce Ching gets her first kiss from new hubby on their wedding day |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/12/13/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/joyce-ching-gets-her-first-kiss-from-new-hubby-on-their-wedding-day/663815/ |access-date=14 December 2019 |work=The Manila Times|date=13 December 2019}}
}}
Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipino actress,{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/37747/joyce-ching-will-represent-the-chinese-community-this-2018/story|title=Joyce Ching will represent the Chinese community this 2018|last=Aquino|first=Maine|website=GMA Network|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-davao/20161117/281964607304681|title=Joyce Ching|via=PressReader|access-date=2019-12-06}} She is best known for her role in television dramas Koreana, Munting Heredera, Anna Karenina, Dormitoryo, Strawberry Lane, Healing Hearts, and Hahamakin ang Lahat.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wattpad.com/user/chingjoyce|title=Joyce Ching (@chingjoyce) - Wattpad|website=www.wattpad.com}}{{cite news|last=Rara|first=Neil Celeste|title=Get to know Bubble Gang's new gang members|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-08-02/153/Get-to-know-Bubble-Gangs-new-gang-members|access-date=5 August 2013|website=GMA Network|date=2 August 2013}}
Early life and education
Joyce Giselle Palad Ching was born on January 5, 1995 in San Ildefonso, Bulacan to Michael Ching, insurance agent and Minda Ching.{{cite web |title=Face of Allure: Joyce Giselle Ching |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/allure/2011/08/28/720801/face-allure-joyce-giselle-ching |website=PhilStar |access-date=22 April 2025 |date=28 August 2011}} She is half-Filipino and half-Chinese from her parents.
She finished her secondary education at Makati Integrated Christian Academy in April 2012, receiving a medal and a trophy for the Most Outstanding Christian Character Award. She graduated from Meridian International Business, Arts and Technology College (MINT College) in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in film.{{cite news |author1=Jannielyn Ann Bigtas |title=Joyce Ching graduates from college, says months of no projects was God's way for her to finish school |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/659616/joyce-ching-graduates-from-college-says-months-of-no-projects-was-god-s-way-for-her-to-finish/story/ |work=GMA News}}
Career
Ching started her television career in 2005 when she joined Bubble Gang Jr. She made dozens of TV and print ads and played a series of young roles until she was cast as Bea in First Time. Her big break came when she landed the role of young Shirley in GMA Network's remake of Endless Love (based on Autumn in My Heart) opposite Kathryn Bernardo and Kristofer Martin.{{cite news|last=Jarloc|first=Glaiza|title=Joyce Ching okay with kontrabida|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/joyce-ching-okay-kontrabida-role|access-date=12 January 2012|website=Sun Star|date=25 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319041409/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/joyce-ching-okay-kontrabida-role|archive-date=19 March 2012}} She also appeared in the teen romance drama Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts where she played the role of Ligaya also known as Aya, a nerd girl who speaks with nature.{{cite news|title=Tween Hearts' Sweethearts Kristoffer Martin and Joyce Ching at the GMA Live Chat|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/kristoffer-martin/photos/2012-06-11/810/Tween-Hearts-Sweethearts-Kristoffer-Martin-and-Joyce-Ching-at-the-GMA-Live-Chat|access-date=21 June 2012|website=GMA News|date=11 June 2012}} She is paired with Kristofer Martin, her co-star/loveteam in Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts, Munting Heredera and Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (originally played by Sunshine Dizon).{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/ikawlangangmamahalin/|title=Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin|website=GMA Network}}{{cite news|last=Noguera|first=Al Kendrick|title=Joyce Ching misses her best friend Barbie Forteza|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/joyce-ching/articles/2014-08-26/11519/Joyce-Ching-misses-her-best-friend-Barbie-Forteza|access-date=30 August 2014|website=GMA Network|date=26 August 2014}}{{cite news|title=Joyce Ching on a roll|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/740218/joyce-ching-roll|access-date=12 November 2012|work=The Philippine Star|date=24 October 2011}}
In 2012, she played an antagonist role in Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa opposite Barbie Forteza.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/paroa/|title={show} | TV | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars|website=GMA Network}}{{cite video|title=Paroa Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa: Joyce Ching invites you to watch Paroa|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/videos/2012-11-12/101/Paroa-Ang-Kuwento-ni-Mariposa-Joyce-Ching-invites-you-to-watch-Paroa|access-date=16 November 2012|website=GMA Network|date=12 November 2012}}{{cite news|author=Gwenn|title=Joyce Ching, di namimili ng roles|url=http://www.remate.ph/2013/09/joyce-ching-di-namimili-ng-role/|access-date=17 September 2013|website=Remate|date=17 September 2013|archive-date=November 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101204649/http://www.remate.ph/2013/09/joyce-ching-di-namimili-ng-role/|url-status=dead}}
In 2013, she starred as one of the lead roles in Anna KareNina with Krystal Reyes and Barbie Forteza{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/annakarenina/|title={show} | TV | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars|website=GMA Network}} and Joyce played as Nina Fuentebella (originally played by Kim delos Santos). After the series, she goes back in an antagonist role in suspense thriller Sunday afternoon show Dormitoryo.{{cite news|title=Joyce Ching, nagulat sa finale ng Dormitoryo|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/shows/dormitoryo/articles/2013-12-18/9488/Joyce-Ching-nagulat-sa-finale-ng-Dormitoryo|access-date=21 September 2013|website=GMA Network|date=18 December 2013}}{{cite news|title=Joyce Ching:So young, so kontrabida|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/showbitz/40220-joyce-ching-kontrabida-roles|access-date=30 September 2013|work=Rappler|date=30 September 2013}} She played as Airiz Ocampo, a mean girl in Branwood College that was later on revealed to be a serial killer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/dormitoryo/|title={show} | TV | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars|website=GMA Network}}{{cite news|title=Joyce Ching masayang nalilinya sa pagiging kontrabida|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/joyce-ching/articles/2014-01-22/9688/Joyce-Ching-masayang-nalilinya-sa-pagiging-kontrabida|access-date=1 November 2014|website=GMA Network|date=22 January 2014}}{{cite news|title=GIVE ME FIVE featuring Joyce Ching|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/joyce-ching/articles/2013-12-27/9532/GIVE-ME-FIVE-featuring-Joyce-Ching-New-Year-edition|access-date=4 September 2014|website=GMA Network|date=27 December 2013}}
In 2014, she was cast as the main antagonist in the mini-series Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw opposite Kim Rodriguez.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/paraisokoyikaw/|title={show} | TV | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars|website=GMA Network}}{{cite news|last=Belen|first=Walden Sadiri|title=Joyce Ching is ready for more mature roles|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/joyce-ching-is-ready-for-more-mature-roles/|access-date=30 March 2014|work=Manila Bulletin|date=19 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403070553/http://www.mb.com.ph/joyce-ching-is-ready-for-more-mature-roles/|archive-date=3 April 2016}} By the last quarter of the same year, she played again for a lead role in Strawberry Lane. She played as Dorina, a soft-spoken girl accused of stealing. Her character in Strawberry Lane died earlier to open a new season. She recurred in the series as a new character to open another conflict. In her new character, she played as Amella, the girl used by Christopher (the antagonist) to deceive Morales' family so the other can steal the wealth of the family. Her new character as Amella is also a cameo role in the series.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/strawberrylane/1685/meet-the-cast-of-strawberry-lane/photo|title=Meet the cast of 'Strawberry Lane'|website=GMA Network}}
In 2015, Ching did her first solo lead role in Healing Hearts.{{Cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/unanghirit/339739/kristoffer-martin-and-joyce-ching-talk-about-the-healing-hearts-finale/video//|title=Kristoffer Martin and Joyce Ching talk about the Healing Hearts finale|work=GMA News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-06}} Kristofer Martin, her former boyfriend is her partner in the series while Krystal Reyes, her co-lead star in Anna KareNina is the main antagonist.{{cite web|url=http://www.abante.com.ph/ent/ansabeeeh/17020/ansabeeeh-kristoffer-martin-at-joyce-ching-nagkabalikan.html |title=Ansabeeeh?? Kristoffer Martin at Joyce Ching, nagkabalikan! |website=Abante |access-date=2015-03-31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119204043/http://www.abante.com.ph/ent/ansabeeeh/17020/ansabeeeh-kristoffer-martin-at-joyce-ching-nagkabalikan.html |archive-date=2014-11-19 }} Her role is Liza, the long-lost daughter of Rachel (played by Mickey Ferriols). The series started on May 11, 2015 and replaced Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali?.
Ching is co-managed by Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Viva Artists Agency.
In 2019, she came back as an antagonist role in Dragon Lady opposite Janine Gutierrez.{{Cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/334053/joyce-ching-its-easy-to-play-villain-vs-janine-gutierrezs-dragon-lady|title=Joyce Ching: It's easy to play villain vs Janine Gutierrez's 'Dragon Lady'|last=Pulumbarit|first=Oliver M.|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=en|access-date=2019-12-06}}
Personal life
Ching started out as friends with non-showbiz husband Kevin Alimon before they started dating romantically. Alimon said, Ching was the one he would marry when he saw how devoted she's to God and her faith.{{cite web |title=The happy married life of Joyce Ching and Kevin Alimon |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/relationship/14877/in-photos-the-happy-married-life-of-joyce-ching-and-kevin-alimon/photo |website=GMA Network |access-date=22 April 2025 |date=7 December 2021}}
On December 8, 2019, Ching tied knot with Kevin Alimon at a garden wedding in Baguio City. In July 2024, she announced that they are expecting their first child.{{cite news |last1=Pasajol|first1= Anne |title=Joyce Ching, husband expecting baby girl|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/568752/joyce-ching-husband-expecting-baby-girl |accessdate=July 31, 2024 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 30, 2024}}
Filmography
=Films=
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| Year | Title | Role | Film production | Notes | With |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Ashley | rowspan="4" | GMA Films | Main Cast | Kristofer Martin |
| Babang Luksa | Irene | Supporting Role | rowspan="5" | None | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Cashier | rowspan="2" | Guest | ||
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Joyce | ||||
| 2013 | Gabriel: Ito ang Kwento Ko | Sun Star Films | Supporting Role | ||
| 2014 | DOTA: Nakakabaliw | Manchester Films | Supporting Role |
=Television=
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|
! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Source |
|
| rowspan="2"|2005 | Bubble Gang Jr. | Herself - Guest | |
| Now and Forever: Agos
| young Erika | | |
| 2006
| young Nannette | | |
| rowspan="2"|2007
| Lupin | young Bridgitte Maisog | | |
| Magpakailanman
| young Iwa Moto | Episode: "Pagbangon ng Isang Pangarap" | |
| 2008
| Batang X: The Next Generation | Little Ms. Mimi | | |
| rowspan="6"|2010
| Bea | | |
| Endless Love
| young Shirley Cruz/Dizon | Guest Cast / Antagonist |
| Party Pilipinas
| Herself - Performer | | |
| Ang Yaman ni Lola
| Cheska Henchanova Cabangot | |
| Koreana
| Amy Shin | | |
| Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts
| Ligaya "Aya" Chan | |
| rowspan="5"|2011
| Kyla Montereal | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin
| Clarissa Delos Angeles | |
| rowspan="7"|Maynila
| Lily | Episode: "Lazy Lily" | |
| Joy
| Episode: "Young Love in Trouble" | |
| Kate
| Episode: "Officially Yors" | |
| rowspan="7"|2012
| Chesca | Episode: "Balik Puso" | |
| Karen
| Episode: "Brave Heart" | |
| Faye
| Episode: "It's Complicated" | |
| Tin
| Episode: "Best Friend's for Love" | |
| Broken Vow
| Malou | Guest Cast | |
| Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa
| Rebecca "Becca" Sarmiento | |
| rowspan="2"|Maynila
| Aimee | Episode: "Heart of Mine" | |
| rowspan="14"|2013
| Rina | Episode: "Wait for Love" | |
| Magpakailanman
| young Michelle Perez | Episode: "Pakawalang Angel" | |
| Indio
| Alunsina | Guest Cast / Antagonist | |
| Anna Karenina
| Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella/ Anna Karenina "Nina" Barretto | |
| The Ryzza Mae Show
| Herself - Guest | | |
| Sunday All Stars
| Herself - Performer | | |
| Bubble Gang
| Herself - Cameo | | |
| On the Record: Chillin with Joyce Ching
| Herself - Host | | |
| Unang Hirit
| Herself | | |
| Dormitoryo
| Margarita "Airiz" De Ocampo | |
| Follow that Star
| Herself | | |
| Villa Quintana
| Crystal Almario | | |
| Pep Talk
| Herself - Guest | | |
| Maynila
| Chanel | Episode: "Heart of Trust" | |
| rowspan="6"|2014
| Francheska "Cheska" Bartolome-Rodrigo | | {{cite news|url=http://74.124.194.219/manila/joyce-ching-okay-kontrabida-role|title=Joyce Ching okay with kontrabida role|last=Jarloc|first=Glaiza|date=25 June 2010|newspaper=Sun.Star Manila|access-date=23 October 2010}}{{dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} |
| Tunay Na Buhay
| Herself - Guest | | |
| rowspan="2"|Maynila
| Vera | Episode: "Haligi ng Tahanan" | |
| Ainee
| Episode: "Always in Love" | |
| Strawberry Lane
| Dorina Rosales / Amelia "Amy" Tolentino Morales / Dory Peralta | | |
| rowspan="2"|Maynila
| | Episode: "Lovelier the Second Time" | |
| rowspan="12"|2015
| Alex | Episode: "Girly Girl" | |
| Celebrity Bluff
| rowspan="3" | Herself - Guest | | |
| CelebriTV
| | |
| Unang Hirit
| | |
| Pepito Manaloto
| Sabrina | Episode: "Ang Tunay na Kwento" | |
| Healing Hearts
| Mikaela "Mikmik" / Liza Saavedra Espanto | |
| Celebrity Bluff
| rowspan="2" | Herself - Guest | | |
| Pep Talk
| | |
| Alisto
| Herself | | |
| Wagas
| Anna | Episode: "Dez & Anna Love Story" | |
| Karelasyon
| | Episode: "Sumpa" | |
| Because of You
| Franchesca "Chesca" Salcedo | |
| rowspan="13"|2016
| Karelasyon | Apple | Episode: "Ex ni BFF" | |
| Maynila
| Juliet | Episode: "Romeo and Juliet" | |
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines
| Herself - Contestant / Performer | | |
| CelebriTV
| Herself - Guest | | |
| Dear Uge
| Anna | Episode: "Utang Pa More" | |
| Wagas
| Jane | Episode: "The Power of Love" | |
| Mars
| Herself - Guest | | |
| Maynila
| Maya | Episode: "A Mother's Son" | |
| Karelasyon
| Rosita | Episode: "Dahas" | |
| Sunday PinaSaya
| Herself - Guest | Episode: "Kanta Ririt" | |
| Maynila
| Asha | Episode: "Plano ng Kapalaran" | |
| Magpakailanman
| Rowena "Wena" | Episode: "Lost Phone, Love Found" | |
| Dear Uge
| Hannah/Boo | Episode: "Pak to the Future" | |
| 2016–2017
| Rachel Tan Ke / Rachel Tan Solano-Labsat | |
| rowspan="4"|2017
| Karelasyon | Leah / Abby | Episode: "Pretenders" | |
| Maynila
| Beng | Episode: "Hindi Tayo..." | |
| Wish Ko Lang
| Kris | Episode: "Manliligaw" | |
| Wagas
| Cecile | Episode: "Anak Araw" | |
| 2017–2018
| Dalikmata / Dolly | Supporting Role | |
| rowspan="3"|2018
| Maynila | Gelay | Episode: "My Standby Lover" | |
| The Stepdaughters
| Grace | Extended Cast / Antagonist | |
| Magpakailanman
| Yuki | Episode: "Yuki: A Japinay Story" | |
| rowspan=3| 2019
| Astrid Lim Chua / Astrid Lim Liu | Main Role / Antagonist | |
| Daddy's Gurl
| Claire | Guest | |
| One of the Baes
| Xtina "My Crown Princess" Aguilar | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2021
|Marcia |Episode: "The Truth About Jane" | |
| rowspan=3|2022
| Angie Trajano | rowspan="2" | Supporting Cast | |
| Raising Mamay
| Arma Villasis | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap
| Faith Villar | Guest Cast | |
| 2023
| Wish Ko Lang | Chit | Episode: "Marites" | |
| 2024
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | young Ces Matias | Guest Cast | |
| 2025
| Mini | Supporting Cast |
Awards and nominations
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| scope="col"| Year{{efn|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Nominated work ! scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Refh|multi=no}} |
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| 2012
! scope="row" | PMPC Star Awards for Movies |New Movie Actress of the Year |{{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"|{{cite news |title=28th Star Awards for Movies nominees revealed |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/33165/28th-star-awards-for-movies-nominees-revealed |access-date=July 25, 2020 |work=PEP.ph |date=February 27, 2012}} |
| 2013
! scope="row" | FAMAS Award |German Moreno Youth Achievement Award |{{N/A}} |{{won}} | style="text-align:center;"|{{cite news |last1=Magsanoc |first1=Kai |title=WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards |url=https://rappler.com/entertainment/winners-61st-famas-awards |access-date=July 25, 2020 |work=Rappler |date=April 21, 2013}} |
Notes
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References
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External links
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