Ysabel Ortega
Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (born January 25, 1999), professionally known as Ysabel Ortega (Tagalog: [ɪˈsabɛl oɾˈtɛga]), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer and dancer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist and villain Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones in Pusong Ligaw.[1] She also appeared in several shows such as On the Wings of Love, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ipaglaban Mo! and Born for You. After four years with ABS-CBN, she transferred to GMA Network.
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Born | Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid January 25, 1999 Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
Nationality | Philippines |
Education | A.B. Political Economy |
Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific (AB) |
Occupation(s) | Actress Commercial Model Dancer Singer |
Years active | 2014–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (2015–2019) Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2019–present) |
Known for | Charlie, Jamie Robinson |
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Early life and education
Ysabel Ortega was born as Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid in Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Lito Lapid[2][3][4] and Michelle Ortega.
Ortega graduated with a Political Economy degree from the University of Asia and the Pacific. She is keen on continuing her studies and is currently taking up law.[5]
Career
Ortega first appeared as a main villain in Born for You, and then played supporting roles in On the Wings of Love,[6] Maalaala Mo Kaya, and others.
Ortega also played a villainous and obsessed character, again, as the main antagonist Charlotte "Charlie" in Pusong Ligaw, and she became well known because of that role.
Ortega was also seen in Maalaala Mo Kaya.
Later, she became one of the main cast of Araw Gabi as Nica Marcelo.[7]
In 2019, she moved to GMA Network.
In 2020, she bagged the role of Jamie Robinson in the much-awaited live-action adaptation of the hit anime series Voltes V, Voltes V: Legacy. She did a lot of research and training before auditioning for the role.[8]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Angela Stevens-Fausto | ABS-CBN |
2016 | Born for You | Niña | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo | Ronnie's sister | ||
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Aiza | |
2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones | |
2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Daya | Yumi | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Veronica "Nica" Marcelo | ||
2019 | Studio 7 | Herself | GMA Network |
Maynila: Back to One | Young Cristina | ||
The Gift | Sabina Marcelino | ||
Pepito Manaloto | Tina | ||
2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host | |
2022 | What We Could Be | Cynthia Macaraeg | |
2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Jamie Robinson | |
It's Showtime | Herself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV |
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2023 | Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience | Jamie Robinson |
References
- ABS-CBN Entertainment (November 3, 2017), Ysabel Ortega on being part of Pusong Ligaw, retrieved May 8, 2018
- "Ysabel Ortega talks about relationship with dad Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "Ysabel Ortega Speaks Up About Relationship With Father Lito Lapid". Philippine News. May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "WATCH: Ysabel Ortega in tears over not seeing dad Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "Ysabel Ortega, pinagpipistahan na ng bashers". Balita – Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. November 16, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "'On the Wings of Love': Angela starting to fall for Clark?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ABS-CBN Entertainment (April 22, 2018), It's Showtime Online: Ysabel Ortega talks about her co-stars in newest teleserye "Araw Gabi", retrieved May 8, 2018
- "Ogie Diaz nagtampo sa paglipat ni Ysabel sa GMA". Balita – Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. November 16, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.