Ashley Ortega

Ashley Ortega
Ortega in 2023
Born
Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson

(1998-12-26) December 26, 1998 (age 27)
San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
Agent(s)Sparkle (2012–present)
Regal Entertainment (2018–present)
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)

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 appearing on the GMA Network television shows Dormitoryo (2013), My Destiny (2014), Widows' Web (2022), Hearts on Ice (2023), and Apoy sa Dugo (2026).

Early life and education

Ortega was born in San Fernando, La Union on December 26, 1998, to a Filipino-German mother and Spanish-Filipino father. 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.

Acting career

Ortega began her career as a model at the age of 11. A year later, she started appearing on television, 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.

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.

Other ventures

Business Ventures & Brand Concepts

Ortega launched Rituals Essentials, her dream business focused on everyday fragrance-first body care, featuring products like scented body washes and lotions. Serves as the CEO of SINTA Essentials, an online lifestyle brand specializing in a collection of curated scented candles born out of intentional self-care.

Personal life

Ortega is currently in a relationship with actor Mavy Legaspi.

Acting credits

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Ashley Ortega's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
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 KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie Diana
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Hermana Salve

Television

Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Ashley Ortega's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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
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 Supporting role
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Herself Contestant (Housemate)
Rainbow Rumble Contestant
Sanggang-Dikit FR Teresa Legaspi Guest role
2026 Hating Kapatid Angel
Apoy sa Dugo fake Angel Sangalang / Kiara Aquino / Karla Aquino Main role / Antagonist
Tadhana Gwen Samonte Episode: "Dalawang Mukha ng Pag-ibig" (Parts 1–3)
Barangay Love Stories Lia Episode: "Tulad ng Ulan"

References

  1. ↑ "Fast Facts: The big 4 of Philippine Cinema's 'Golden Era'". Rappler. October 22, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Ashley Ortega | GMANetwork.com - Artist Center - Talents". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Tunay na Buhay: Ashley Ortega, nagkuwento tungkol sa kanyang pamilya". YouTube. December 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ Lago, Riana (January 7, 2017). "18 Things You Didn't Know About Ashley Ortega". Inquirer.net. Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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  6. ↑ Paragas, Allanah (March 11, 2015). "Ashley Ortega, Bakit Nag-Quit sa Professional Figure Dkating?". GMA Network (in Tagalog). GMA. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  7. ↑ Basina, Carby (May 31, 2024). "Ashley Ortega wins Best Actress award at Harlem International Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ashley Ortega admits relationship with Mavy Legaspi". GMA Integrated News. February 10, 2025. Archived from the original on February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network. July 8, 2025. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Dashing Ashley Ortega in her Pre-debut Shoot". GMA News Online. December 10, 2016. Archived from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Ashley Ortega bids goodbye to her character in 'Pulang Araw'". GMA News. December 27, 2024. Archived from the original on December 30, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ashley Ortega on Pinoy Big Brother eviction meme: 'Tulala talaga ako 'non'". GMA News. March 31, 2025. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ "PBB Collab housemates name Kapamilya stars they want to collab with". ABS-CBN. August 9, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rainbow Rumble: Ashley, nag-audition bilang kontrabida ni Negi". ABS-CBN. August 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ Crucillo, Karen Juliane (August 13, 2025). "Upcoming drama series na Sister's Game, pag-uusapan ang mental health issues". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ Crucillo, Karen Juliane (October 10, 2026). "Ashley Ortega at Vince Maristela, maghahatid ng kuwentong 'love conquers all' sa 'Barangay Love Stories'". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved October 10, 2026.