| Ysabel Ortega | |
| Birth Name: | Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid |
| Birth Date: | 25 January 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Philippines |
| Education: | A.B. Political Economy |
| Occupation: | Actress Commercial Model Dancer Singer |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
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| Known For: | Charlie, Jamie Robinson |
| Mother: | Michelle Ortega |
| Father: | Lito Lapid |
| Relatives: | Robert Ortega (uncle) |
Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (pronounced as /tl/; born January 25, 1999) 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. 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.
Ysabel Ortega was born as Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid in Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Lito Lapid[1] [2] [3] and Michelle Ortega, sister of actor Robert Ortega, making him Ysabel's uncle.[4]
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]
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.
Later, she became one of the main cast of Araw Gabi as Nica Marcelo. 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, . She did a lot of research and training before auditioning for the role.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Angela Stevens-Fausto | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2015–2019 | ASAP | Herself / Perfomer / Co-host | Main host | ||
| 2016 | Born for You | Niña | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo | Ronnie's sister | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | |||
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Aiza | |||
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones | Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Daya | Yumi | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents | Veronica "Nica" Marcelo | Main Cast / Protagonist | |||
| 2019 | Studio 7 | Herself | Various | ||
| Maynila: Back to One | Young Cristina | Special Participation | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | Tina | Guest Cast | |||
| 2019–2020 | The Gift | Sabina Marcelino | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | ||
| 2021 | Daddy's Gurl | Britney B | Guest Cast | ||
| 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host | Main host | ||
| 2022 | What We Could Be | Cynthia Macaraeg | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2023 | Jamie Robinson | ||||
| It's Showtime | Herself / Performer | Guest with Miguel Tanfelix | |||
| 2024 | Regal Studio Presents: Love in the Rearview Mirror | Ella | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Talking Ted | Liezel | ||||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Nanay Kong Adik: The Judie Anne Picoc Story | Judie |
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience | Jamie Robinson | |
| Firefly | Erika |