Ashley Ortega

Actress

Filipino San Fernando, La Union, Philippines Capricorn 168 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityFilipino
Date of Birth26/12/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceSan Fernando, La Union, Philippines
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Ashley Ortega

13/09/2026

Ashley Ortega said her role as a beauty queen in the upcoming satirical pageant film 'Red Crown' fulfilled a long-held wish, since she had never played a beauty queen before. The film brings together several well-known beauty queens and actresses and is directed by Dominic Zapata, with a cinema premiere planned for October 2026. She had most recently been seen in the GMA Afternoon Prime series 'Apoy sa Dugo'.

27/03/2026

Ashley Ortega's public profile grew after her time on Pinoy Big Brother, according to a Lifestyle.Inquirer feature. The article described her as a versatile actress whose talent is finally receiving wider recognition. She also discussed taking on emotionally complex roles in the GMA afternoon series 'Apoy sa Dugo'.

30/03/2025

Ashley Ortega and AC Bonifacio were the first evicted housemates from Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition after receiving the lowest online votes. Their exit drew notable attention because they had been introduced as one of the season's headline celebrity pairings.

01/03/2025

Ashley Ortega was announced as a housemate for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition in March 2025. She later became part of a featured celebrity pairing during the season, which brought her back into mainstream reality television coverage.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAshleigh Margueretterhe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson
NicknameIce Princess

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolImmaculate Conception Academy, Philippines
College/UniversitySoFA Design Institute, Philippines
DegreeA degree in interior designing

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Ukulele
  • Baking
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Mark Alcala (Politician)
  • Mavy Legaspi (Actor)

Family

MotherKathleen Nordstrom Samson
Siblings
  • Malcolm Nordstrom Samson (Brother)
  • Alyzza Samson (Sister, Lawyer)

Career

Debut
FilmBamboo Flowers (2012) as Nikka
TVCielo de Angelina (2012) as Marian 'Julie' Dela Guardia on GMA Network
Awards
  • Platinum Stallion National Media Award for Breakthrough Artist Of The Year for her role in 'Hearts On Ice' (2024)
  • Harlem International Film Festival Best Actress Award for her role in 'As If It's True' (2024)
Notable Works
  • 'Dormitoryo' (2013)
  • 'My Big Bossing' (2014)
  • 'Wish I May' (2016)
  • 'Wowowin' (2017)
  • 'Legal Wives' (2021)
  • 'Hearts on Ice' (2023)
  • 'As If It’s True' (2023)
  • 'Royal Blood' (2023)
  • 'Lolong' (2022)
  • 'Widows' Web' (2022)
  • 'Apoy sa Dugo' (2026), GMA Afternoon Prime series
  • 'Hating Kapatid' (2026), role of Angel
  • 'Red Crown' (2026 pageant satire film, scheduled for cinema release in October 2026)

Favourites

Clothing Brand
  • Topshop
  • Zara
  • Forever 21
  • Bershka

Style Quotient

Fashion InspirationGigi Hadid

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ashleyortega/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AshleyOrtegaUnlimited
Twitterhttps://x.com/ashleyortega

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her mother is of Filipino-German ethnicity and her father is of Spanish-Filipino ethnicity.
2. She began figure skating at 3 years old and aimed to be an Olympic figure skater.
3. She started competing in figure skating when she turned 4 and participated in her first international competition at 6.
4. Ashley has won over 80 medals in various national and international figure skating competitions across several countries.
5. She participated in dance competitions during elementary school.
6. She stopped competitive skating at the age of 12 to focus on her education and acting career, citing financial constraints.
7. A modeling agent scouted her while she was still competing in figure skating.
8. Ashley started her acting career through TV commercials at the age of 12.
9. She was crowned Ms. Olive-C Campus Model in 2014 based on a dance performance to Britney Spears' 'Circus'.
10. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she learned to play the ukulele.
11. In 2023, she expressed an interest in returning to figure skating competitions.
12. She was a contestant on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' in March 2025.
13. She has a fear of dark rooms and is an animal lover with two teacup chihuahuas.
14. Ashley drinks alcohol occasionally.
15. She has said she prefers playing supporting or villain roles as well as leads, as long as the work is good.

Also born on 26 December

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