# Ashley Ortega

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

## 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. 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.
She is currently in a relationship with actor Mavy Legaspi.

## Filmography
### 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 | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Rina | Episode: Tatay Na Si Totoy, Nanay Na Si Nene |
| 2014 | My Destiny | Alex Martinez | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Maricel | Episode: Cain At Abel: Ang Kalakal Boys - The Cedric Macdon & Joven Santos Story |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Jasmine | Episode: Sa Bangin Ng Kamatayan |
| 2015 | Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | Angeli Realonda | |
| 2015 | InstaDad | Mayumi "Yumi" Monteamor | Main role/Protagonist |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Mimay | Episode: Ang Huling Yakap Sa Nawalang Anak |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Wendy Schmitt | |
| 2015 | Maynila | Britney | |
| 2015 | Maynila | Shayne | |
| 2015 | Maynila | Nida | |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Eunice Montes | |
| 2016 | Maynila | Maya | |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Jenny Perez | |
| 2016 | Oh My Mama | Ariana Gutierrez | |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman | Mitch | Episode: Love Knows No Age: The Gil Moreno & Mitch Tandingan Millennial Love Story |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Sarah | |
| 2017 | Wowowin | Herself | Co-Host |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Cheska | |
| 2017 | 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 |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Lindsay Alvarez | Main role/Anti-Hero |
| 2019 | Dear Uge | Shayne | |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman | Ella | Episode: Magkapatid, Biktima Ng Kulto |
| 2020 | Magpakailanman | Rina | Episode: A Scandalous Crime |
| 2020 | Eat Bulaga! | | |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Marriam Pabil-Delos Reyes | Supporting role/Main Antagonist |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman | Jessa | Episode: Our Abusive Father |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman | Rochelle | Episode: Balut Vendor Turned Inventor: The Roland Barrientos Story |
| 2022 | Widows' Web | Jacqueline "Jackie/Tisay" Antonio-Sagrado | Main role/Anti-Hero |
| 2022 | Tadhana | Yvette | Episode: Sikreto (Part 1-2) |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Blondie | Episode: Madal-Dolls |
| 2022 | Tadhana | Desiree | Episode: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit (Part 1-3) |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman | Seannah | Episode: My Race To Happiness |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Pauline "Ponggay" B. Campos | Main role/Protagonist |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Jacqueline "Jackie" Antonio-Mabantog (a crossover character from Widows' Web) | Guest role/Anti-Hero |
| 2023 | Black Rider | a car show girl | Guest role |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Manuela Apolonio | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Herself | Housemate |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 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 | Regal Films and GMA Films |
| 2023 | As If It's True | Gemma Stone | Cinemalaya The IdeaFirst Company |