Ashley Ortega
Filipino actress (born 1998)
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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).
December 26, 1998
Ashley Ortega | |
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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] |
Career
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
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
Film
| 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 | Hermana Salve |
|2025 |"KMJS: Gabi ng Lagim" |Diana
Television
| 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] |
| Rainbow Rumble | Contestant[10][11] | ||
| Sanggang-Dikit FR | Teresa Legaspi | Guest role | |
| 2026 | Hating Kapatid | Angel | |
| Apoy sa Dugo[12] | Angel Sangalang | Main role / Antagonist |