Ashley Ortega Explained

Ashley Ortega
Birth Name:Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson
Birth Date:1998 12, mf=yes
Birth Place:San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2012–present
Agent:Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present)
Height:5 ft 6 in[1]

Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (in 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

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.

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.[4]

Personal life

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.[5] 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.

Filmography

Television

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YearTitleRoleSource <-- Use third party sources other than the actor's IMDB page -->
2012–2013Cielo 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
MagpakailanmanMaricel Episode: Cain At Abel: Ang Kalakal Boys - The Cedric Macdon & Joven Santos Story
2015JasmineEpisode: 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
MaynilaBritney
Shayne
Nida
2016 Wish I May Eunice Montes
MaynilaMaya
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jenny Perez
Oh My Mama Ariana Gutierrez
2017Magpakailanman MitchEpisode: Love Knows No Age: The Gil Moreno & Mitch Tandingan Millennial Love Story
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoSarah
WowowinHerselfCo-Host
Dear UgeCheska
Wish Ko LangGesielle
2017-2018Super Ma’amKristy Garcia/MaureenSupporting role/Protagonist
2019Magpakailanman MenchieEpisode: BUSta't Kasama Kita: The Aurelio & Menchie Love Story
SahayaLindsay AlvarezMain role/Anti-Hero
Dear UgeShayne
MagpakailanmanEllaEpisode: Magkapatid, Biktima Ng Kulto
2020RinaEpisode: A Scandalous Crime
Eat Bulaga!
2021Legal WivesMarriam Pabil-Delos ReyesSupporting role/Main Antagonist
Magpakailanman JessaEpisode: Our Abusive Father
2022RochelleEpisode: Balut Vendor Turned Inventor: The Roland Barrientos Story
Widows' WebJacqueline "Jackie/Tisay" Antonio-SagradoMain role/Anti-Hero
TadhanaYvetteEpisode: Sikreto (Part 1-2)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Blondie Episode: Madal-Dolls
TadhanaDesireeEpisode: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit (Part 1-3)
Magpakailanman SeannahEpisode: My Race To Happiness
2023Hearts on IcePauline "Ponggay" B. CamposMain role/Protagonist
Royal BloodJacqueline "Jackie" Antonio-Mabantog (a crossover character from Widows' Web)Guest role/Anti-Hero
Black Ridera car show girlGuest role
2024Pulang ArawManuela ApolonioSupporting role

Film

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ashley Ortega | GMANetwork.com - Artist Center - Talents. www.gmanetwork.com.
  2. Web site: Fashion and Beauty: Mr. & Miss Olive-C 2014 Campus Model Search, WHOOPS Fashion Event . May 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: Fashion and Beauty: Mr. & Miss Olive-C 2014 Coronation Night . May 12, 2019.
  4. News: Basina . Carby . Ashley Ortega wins Best Actress award at Harlem International Film Festival 2024. May 31, 2024 . GMA Network . May 31, 2024.
  5. Web site: Tunay na Buhay: Ashley Ortega, nagkuwento tungkol sa kanyang pamilya. . December 27, 2017 .