Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (), 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).
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.
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. 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.
She is currently in a relationship with actor Mavy Legaspi.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2012 Bamboo Flowers Nikka2014My Big BossingFairy2017Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedChelsea2018Wild and FreeMira2023As If It's TrueGemma Stone2025KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The MovieDiana Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil OriginsHermana Salve
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 2017 Magpakailanman Mitch Episode: "Love Knows No Age: The Gil Moreno and Mitch Tandingan Millennial Love Story" Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Sarah Wowowin HerselfCo-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 AngelApoy sa Dugo fake Angel Sangalang / Kiara Aquino / Karla Aquino Main role / Antagonist Tadhana Gwen Samonte Episode: "Dalawang Mukha ng Pag-ibig" (Parts 1–3)
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