Ashley Ortega

Ashley Ortega
Born
Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson

(1998-12-26) December 26, 1998 (age 25)
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[1]

Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (Tagalog: [ˈaʃli oɾˈtɛga]), is a Filipino actress, who is well known for her roles in Dormitoryo and My Destiny on GMA Network. She was formerly a co-host of the variety show Wowowin.

Career

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Ortega started appearing in television at the age of 12, where she first did commercials for GMA Network, and then eventually went into acting. She was also crowned as Ms. Olive-C 2014 Campus Model.[2][3] Ortega is also a professional figure skater. She started skating at the age of 4 and competed in different countries like Thailand and Malaysia.[4]

On May 30, 2024, Ortega won her first international award, as Best Actress in the 2024 Harlem International Film Festival for 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival "As if it's True" opposite Khalil Ramos.[5]

Personal life

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Ashley Ortega was born as Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson in San Fernando, La Union on December 26, 1998, to a Filipino-German mother and Spanish-Filipino father.[6] She is from San Fernando, La Union, her mother's hometown. She has an older brother, and younger sister, Alyssa. She went to Immaculate Conception Academy in her grade school years. She is currently studying interior design at SoFA Design Institute.[7]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Source
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 & Joven Santos Story
2015 Jasmine Episode: Sa Bangin Ng Kamatayan
Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Angeli Realonda
InstaDad Mayumi "Yumi" Monteamor Main role/Protagonist
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 [8]
2017 Magpakailanman Mitch Episode: Love Knows No Age: The Gil Moreno & 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/Protagonist
2019 Magpakailanman Menchie Episode: BUSta't Kasama Kita: The Aurelio & Menchie Love Story
Sahaya Lindsay Alvarez Main role/Anti-Hero
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/Main Antagonist
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/Anti-Hero
Tadhana Yvette Episode: Sikreto (Part 1-2)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Blondie Episode: Madal-Dolls
Tadhana Desiree Episode: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit (Part 1-3)
Magpakailanman Seannah Episode: My Race To Happiness
2023 Hearts on Ice Pauline "Ponggay" B. Campos Main role/Protagonist
Royal Blood Jacqueline "Jackie" Antonio-Mabantog (a crossover character from Widows' Web) Guest role/Anti-Hero
Black Rider a car show girl Guest role
2024 Pulang Araw Manuela Apolonio Supporting role

Film

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Year Title Role Producer Source
2012 Bamboo Flowers Nikka GMA Films
2014 My Big Bossing Fairy GMA Films APT Entertainment
2017 Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted Chelsea Regal Films and GMA Films
2018 Wild and Free Mira
2023 As If It's True Gemma Stone Cinemalaya
The IdeaFirst Company

References

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  1. ^ "Ashley Ortega | GMANetwork.com - Artist Center - Talents". www.gmanetwork.com.
  2. ^ "Fashion and Beauty: Mr. & Miss Olive-C 2014 Campus Model Search, WHOOPS Fashion Event". Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Fashion and Beauty: Mr. & Miss Olive-C 2014 Coronation Night". Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Paragas, Allanah (March 11, 2015). "Ashley Ortega, Bakit Nag-Quit sa Professional Figure Dkating?". GMA Network (in Tagalog). GMA. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Basina, Carby (May 31, 2024). "Ashley Ortega wins Best Actress award at Harlem International Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "Tunay na Buhay: Ashley Ortega, nagkuwento tungkol sa kanyang pamilya". YouTube. December 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Lago, Riana (January 7, 2017). "18 Things You Didn't Know About Ashley Ortega". Inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "Dashing Ashley Ortega in her Pre-debut Shoot". GMA News Online. December 10, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
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