Biography: Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega, is a Filipino actress. 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, 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 the 2023 romantic drama film As If It's True.