Ashley Ortega
Ashley Ortega | |
|---|---|
 Ortega in 2023 | |
| Born | Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson December 26, 1998 San Fernando, La Union, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present) |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1] |
Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (Tagalog: [ˈaʃli oɾˈtɛga]), is a Filipino actress, who is known for her roles in Dormitoryo, My Destiny, Widows' Web, and Hearts on Ice on GMA Network.
Career
[edit]Ortega started appearing on television at the age of 12, where she first did commercials for GMA Network, and then eventually went into acting. Ortega is also a professional figure skater. She started skating at the age of 4 and competed abroad, such as in Malaysia and Thailand.[2]
On May 30, 2024, Ortega won her first international award, as Best Actress at the 2024 Harlem International Film Festival for her role in As If It's True, which premiered at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, opposite Khalil Ramos.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Ashley Ortega was born as Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystall Nordstrom Samson in San Fernando, La Union on December 26, 1998, to a Filipino-German mother and Spanish-Filipino father.[4] She is from Bacnotan, La Union, her mother's hometown. She has an older brother, Malkolm, and younger sister, Alyzza. She went to Immaculate Conception Academy in her grade school years. She is currently studying interior design at SoFA Design Institute.[5]
She is currently in a relationship with actor Mavy Legaspi.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Cielo de Angelina | Marian "Julie" Dela Guardia | |
| 2013 | Dormitoryo | Rose Angeles | |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Young Regina Ilustre | |
| Magpakailanman | Rina | Episode: "Tatay Na Si Totoy, Nanay Na Si Nene" | |
| My Destiny | Alex Martinez | ||
| Magpakailanman | Maricel | Episode: "Cain At Abel: Ang Kalakal Boys – The Cedric Macdon and Joven Santos Story" | |
| 2015 | Jasmine | Episode: "Sa Bangin Ng Kamatayan" | |
| Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | Angeli Realonda | ||
| InstaDad | Mayumi "Yumi" Monteamor | Main role | |
| Magpakailanman | Mimay | Episode: "Ang Huling Yakap Sa Nawalang Anak" | |
| Dangwa | Wendy Schmitt | ||
| Maynila | Britney | ||
| Shayne | |||
| Nida | |||
| 2016 | Wish I May | Eunice Montes | |
| Maynila | Maya | ||
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Jenny Perez | ||
| Oh My Mama | Ariana Gutierrez | [7] | |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman | Mitch | Episode: "Love Knows No Age: The Gil Moreno and Mitch Tandingan Millennial Love Story" |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Sarah | ||
| Wowowin | Herself | Co-host | |
| Dear Uge | Cheska | ||
| Wish Ko Lang | Gesielle | ||
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma’am | Kristy Garcia/Maureen | Supporting role |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman | Menchie | Episode: "BUSta't Kasama Kita: The Aurelio and Menchie Love Story" |
| Sahaya | Lindsay Alvarez | Main role | |
| Dear Uge | Shayne | ||
| Magpakailanman | Ella | Episode: "Magkapatid, Biktima Ng Kulto" | |
| 2020 | Rina | Episode: "A Scandalous Crime" | |
| Eat Bulaga! | |||
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Marriam Pabil-Delos Reyes | Supporting role |
| Magpakailanman | Jessa | Episode: Our Abusive Father | |
| 2022 | Rochelle | Episode: "Balut Vendor Turned Inventor: The Roland Barrientos Story" | |
| Widows' Web | Jacqueline "Jackie/Tisay" Antonio-Sagrado | Main role | |
| Tadhana | Yvette | Episode: "Sikreto" (Parts 1–2) | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Blondie | Episode: "Madal-Dolls" | |
| Tadhana | Desiree | Episode: "Babawiin Ko Ang Langit" (Parts 1–3) | |
| Magpakailanman | Seannah | Episode: "My Race To Happiness" | |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Pauline "Ponggay" B. Campos | Main role |
| Royal Blood | Jacqueline "Jackie" Antonio-Mabantog | Guest role; crossover from Widows' Web role | |
| Black Rider | Car show girl | Guest role | |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Manuela Apolonio[8] | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Herself | Contestant (Housemate)[9] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bamboo Flowers | Nikka |
| 2014 | My Big Bossing | Fairy |
| 2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | Chelsea |
| 2018 | Wild and Free | Mira |
| 2023 | As If It's True | Gemma Stone |
| 2025 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins † |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ashley Ortega | GMANetwork.com - Artist Center - Talents". www.gmanetwork.com.
- ^ Paragas, Allanah (March 11, 2015). "Ashley Ortega, Bakit Nag-Quit sa Professional Figure Dkating?". GMA Network (in Tagalog). GMA. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ Basina, Carby (May 31, 2024). "Ashley Ortega wins Best Actress award at Harlem International Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Tunay na Buhay: Ashley Ortega, nagkuwento tungkol sa kanyang pamilya". YouTube. December 27, 2017.
- ^ Lago, Riana (January 7, 2017). "18 Things You Didn't Know About Ashley Ortega". Inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ "Ashley Ortega admits relationship with Mavy Legaspi". GMA Integrated News. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Dashing Ashley Ortega in her Pre-debut Shoot". GMA News Online. December 10, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Ashley Ortega bids goodbye to her character in 'Pulang Araw'". GMA News. December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Ashley Ortega on Pinoy Big Brother eviction meme: 'Tulala talaga ako 'non'". GMA News. March 31, 2025.
External links
[edit]
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Ilocano people
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino people of German descent
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- GMA Network (company) people
- People from San Fernando, La Union
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition contestants
- 21st-century Filipino actresses