Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (Tagalog: [ʔɪsaˈbɛl oɾˈtɛga]; born January 25, 1999) is a Filipino singer-actress. 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
Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid known as Ysabel Ortega was born on January 5, 1999 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Senator Lito Lapid, an action-star turned politician[2][3][4] and Michelle Ortega, a former singer-actress. She is the niece of actor Robert Ortega, brother of Michelle Ortega, making him Ysabel's uncle.[5]
Growing up, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer and actress. She said that acting is her passion but being a lawyer is her mission to help people.[6]
Ortega studied at Colegio San Agustin and graduated from high school at Reedley International School in 2016.[7] She pursued college while juggling showbiz career. She graduated with a degree in Political Economy from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 2021.[8] She is currently taking up law.
Career
Ortega first appeared as a main villain in Born for You, and then played supporting roles in On the Wings of Love,[9] 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.[10] In 2019, she moved to GMA Network. Her first television series with GMA Network was the drama series The Gift where she played the role of Sabina Marcelino.
In 2020, she bagged the main 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 for Muay Thai, Kick-boxing and Mixed-martial arts before auditioning and securing the role of Jamie in the series.[11] In 2023, She also joined the rest of the cast for the debut of live-action anime series Voltes V Legacy at the San Diego Comic-con in Californina, USA.[12]
In December of 2023, she was cast in the award-winning movie Firefly , directed by Zig Dulay.[13] The movie was an official entry of GMA Network to the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival and won for Best Picture award. For playing the role of Erika, she was nominated and won the New Movie Actress Award at the 2024 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[14]
Filmography
Television
| 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 | ||
| 2024–present | It's Showtime | Herself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network GTV |
| 2025 | Slay | Viu |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Ysabel Ortega - Born for You | Nominated | [15] |
| 2024 | PMPC Star Awards for Movie | New Movie Actress of the Year | Ysabel Ortega - Firefly | Won | [16] |
| Movie Loveteam of the Year | Ysabel Ortega and Miguel Tanfelix | Nominated | [17] |
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 Has a Blazing Drive to Go the Extra Mile and She's Just Getting Started". Candy Magazine. May 29, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Ysabel Ortega, pinagpipistahan na ng bashers". Balita. November 16, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "7 Fast Facts You *Need* to Know About "Voltes V: Legacy" Star Ysabel Ortega". Candy Magazine. April 28, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ ""Voltes V: Legacy" makes history as the first Philippine TV program in Comic-Con International". GMA Network. July 14, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Firefly: How the MMFF underdog became the Best Picture of all". GMA Network. December 29, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Nominees, PMPC Star Awards for Television 2016". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ 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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