Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (Tagalog: [ʔɪsaˈbɛl oɾˈtɛga]; born January 25, 1999) is a Filipino singer-actress, commercial model 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 and played the role of Jamie Robinson of the live adaptation of animated series Voltes V Legacy.
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, sister of actor Robert Ortega, making him Ysabel's uncle.[5]
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.[6]
Career
Ortega first appeared as a main villain in Born for You, and then played supporting roles in On the Wings of Love,[7] 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.
Later, she became one of the main cast of Araw Gabi as Nica Marcelo.[8] In 2019, she moved to GMA Network.
In 2020, she bagged the role of Jamie Robinson in the live-action adaptation of the hit anime series, Voltes V: Legacy. She did a lot of research and training before auditioning for the role.[9]
Filmography
Television / Digital series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Angela Stevens-Fausto | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2019 | ASAP | Herself / Performer / Co-host | |
| 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 | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Tina | ||
| 2019–2020 | The Gift | Sabina Marcelino | |
| 2021 | Daddy's Gurl | Britney B | |
| 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host | |
| 2022 | What We Could Be | Cynthia Macaraeg | |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Jamie Robinson | |
| 2024 | Regal Studio Presents: Love in the Rearview Mirror | Ella | |
| Regal Studio Presents: Talking Ted | Liezel | ||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Nanay Kong Adik: The Judie Anne Picoc Story | Judie |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience | Jamie Robinson | |
| Firefly | Erika |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PMPC Star Awards for Movie | New Movie Actress of the Year | Ysabel Ortega | Won | [10] |
| Movie Loveteam of the Year | Ysabel Ortega and Miguel Tanfelix | Nominated | [11] |
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.
- ^ Michelle Ortega ikakasal sa Baguio next year,ninong si digong in Philstar.com
- ^ "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.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (July 22, 2024). "'Firefly' stars Euwenn Mikaell, Ysabel Ortega win big as PMPC Star Awards for Movie". GMA Network. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "'Firefly' bags 15 nominations at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". GMA Network. June 12, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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