Joyce Ching is a Filipino-Chinese actress, dancer and model, known in the Philippines as an actress in dramas and TV series such as Koreana (2010) as Amy Lee, Chasing Heredera (2011) as Kyla as well as Anna Karenina (2013) as Nina Fuentebella. That same year, she starred in Dormitory , this time in 13 episodes as the character Airiz de Ocampo. Joyce also had notable appearances in Strawberry Lane between 2014 and 2015 as Dorina and Amella for 80 episodes, Hahamakin ang Lahat (2016-2017) in 80 episodes as Rachel Ke, along with 95 episodes in Super Ma’amTV series from 2017 to 2018 as Dalikmata. After graduating from Meridian International College in July 2018, she landed the role of Grace Valencia in The Stepdaughters television series, which garnered critical acclaim from audiences.

Born name

Joyce Giselle Palad Ching

nickname

Joyce

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines

Residence

• San Miguel, Pasig, Philippines
• Makati City, Philippines

nationality

training

She was in attendance Makati Integrated Christian Academy Joyce received a trophy and medal for the Most Outstanding Christian Character Award after completing her secondary education.

In July 2018, Joyce graduated from Meridian International College Business and Arts Inc. with a Bachelor of Arts in Film.

occupation

Actress, dancer, model, singer

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Kimbert Ching (Brother), Rachel nee Ching Raon (Sister)

Manager

Joyce is represented by –

• GMA Artist Center
• Viva Artists Agency (2005-heute)

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 4 inches or 162.5 cm

weight

50 kg or 110 lbs

friend/spouse

Joyce dated –

1. Kristoffer Martin (2011-2013) – The couple from January 24, 2011 to October 2013. They met on the set of Endless Love (2010) and Tween Hearts (2010). Kristoffer said in an interview that they didn’t fall in love at first sight and that it started with a random act of kindness. In addition, both spoke about the Bible and the influence of God in their lives, which brought them closer together. The couple appeared on screen together in Hunt for Heredia (2011), Ikaw lang ang mamahalin (2011), Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (2011) and Healing Hearts drama in 2015.
2. Kevin Russell (2018-Present) – In 2018, she started dating Kevin, who is not as much show business as she is. Kevin’s social media has hinted that he’s an athlete and a runner, and the two often shared loving messages and images to each other that symbolized the love they have.

race/ethnicity

Asian

She is of Filipino and Chinese descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Prominent cheeks
• Thin, long nose

brand promotion

She has endorsed brands such as Trendsetter Bazaar , UniSilver TIME , Masters of Art Watches, Skechers Shoes, Pond Philippines Cosmetics, MAC Makeup and Cosmetics, Magic chips, Zanea Shoes, Abstruck , Folded & Hung Clothing, Grand Canal Nailandia Venice Nails, UNAROSA Fashion, PinkSalmon Swimwear , HairFood , Nomination Jewelry , and others.

Joyce also appeared in various print and television advertisements as part of Bubble Gang Jr. , a comedy sketch gag show, in 2005.

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• Starring Koreana (2010) and Hunt Heredera (2011)
• Appears in Dormitory (2013), a television drama and Strawberry Lane TV series in 2014 as Donna
• Nina Fuentebella, one of the main characters of Anna Karenina (2013) alongside Barbie Forteza and Krystal Reyes
• Starring Healing Hearts (2015) as Liza alongside her ex-boyfriend Kristoffer Martin
• Very religious and devoted to Christianity

first movie

Joyce first appeared in a sci-fi blockbuster Resiklo in 2007 and was credited as an energetic dancer.

First TV show

She made her TV show debut playing the role of little Miss Mimi in Batang X: The New Generation in 2008.

Personal trainer

She sometimes works with a personal trainer, but also works alone at Hybrides Manila . It is a mixed martial arts (MMA) and gym located in San Miguel, Pasig, Philippines that offers a variety of workouts. Joyce does a lot of bodyweight exercises.

She also uses weights like dumbbells and lighter bars, along with stretching and cardio. Joyce isn’t afraid to build muscle and look masculine like many women do. It is evident that she works very hard to gain strength and stamina for her roles and everyday tasks.

Joyce Ching favorite things

• Singer – Katy Perry
• Drink – coffee
• Color – black and white

Joyce Ching facts

1. Her fashion essentials are a denim jacket, slippers, sneakers, a white, wide shirt and anything black.
2. She began her television career as a member of Bubble Gang Jr., formerly a gag comedy show, where she did various print and television commercials until landing the role of Bea in The First Time (2010).
3. Joyce had her breakthrough career as Shirley Love Endless (2010) TV series, along with Kathryn Bernardo and Kristoffer Martin, who later became her boyfriend.
4. She had an appearance in Role Love: Tween Hearts as Ligaya, or Aya for short, a girl who talks to nature.
5. She had a counter role to Rebecca “Becca” Sarmiento in Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa in 2012.
6. Her character of Dorina, a girl accused of sneaking into Strawberry line, passed away early in 2014 to start for the new season. After that, Joyce played a very different role as Amella, who tried to use deceit and confusion to steal the family’s wealth on the show.
7. In 2018 she worked very hard to complete her university education in film. Because Joyce is very religious, she believed she was on the right path that God had set out for her and any struggles would justify the end result.
8. The struggles paid off in late 2018 when her agent called and told her she was getting the role in The Stepdaughters TV series like Grace Valencia, which brought further recognition from Filipino audiences.
9. Joyce was nominated for the Star Award in the New Movie Actress of the Year category in 2012 for Tween Academy: Class of 2012 which premiered in 2011.
10. She won the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award in 2013.
11. Follow her on Instagram, Official Facebook FanPage and Twitter.