Ashley Ortega Age, Wiki and Bio

Ashley Ortega

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityFilipino
Date of Birth26/12/1998
Age26 years
BirthplaceSan Fernando, La Union, Philippines

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAshleigh Marguerretthe 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)

Favourites

Clothing Brand
  • Topshop
  • Zara
  • Forever 21
  • Bershka

Style Quotient

Fashion InspirationGigi Hadid

Some Lesser Known Facts

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