'Voltes V: Legacy' star Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid, popularly known as Ysabel Ortega, is one of GMA's rising stars today.
Ysabel will play the iconic role of Jamie Robinson, the only female member of the Voltes V team.
But before the fame and the spotlight of Voltes V, she was once a commercial model who dreamt of becoming a star and following in the footsteps of her parents Michelle Ortega and Lito Lapid in the showbiz industry.
In an interview with Ysabel during her contract signing with GMA Network, she shared that her dad is happy with her decision despite rarely seeing him face to face.
“We got to talk na po a few months ago. We still talk to each other, and that's when I told him na, I'm here na sa GMA,” she said.
“He's happy naman po for me. And sobrang happy ako na nakausap ko siya about it kasi that was the first time I spoke to him about me in showbiz.”
“It's so nice, kasi he said that he's proud of me, and I'm very grateful that he's very supportive.”
Since starting her showbiz career in 2015, Ysabel has come a long way from her teeny-bopper roles to now being the lead cast of an amazing series.
Take a look at her glow-up transformation in this gallery.
It's in the genes, and we can say that toddler Ysabel looks just as adorable and beautiful as 20-something Ysabel.
In one of her posts, Ysabel describes herself as a “maldita” since her toddler years.
Ysabel is already showing her beautiful looks at a young age. No wonder she gets cast as a commercial model from time to time.
Despite being in a showbiz family, Ysabel makes sure to give time for her studies and values the importance of education above all things.
If Harry Potter ever had a Philippine adaptation, this young Ysabel Ortega is perfect for the role.
Ysabel is an avid traveler who'd often go on trips with her mother Michelle Ortega and stepfather Greg Pimentel.
Like most girls, Ysabel loves to play with makeup and clothes; that's why it's not a surprise to see her acing her chosen characters every Halloween.
We have to admit, Ysabel definitely got her looks from her equally beautiful mother, Michelle Ortega.
By the time Ysabel became a teenager, she's not afraid to experiment with her looks for the camera.
During her eighteenth birthday, Ysabel Ortega glowed in her teal gown as she sashayed in front of her guests.
Ysabel is also not afraid to get sweaty as she joins city runs and exercises daily to keep her trim figure.
By her 20s, the young actress hit the nail on the head when it came to her makeup looks.
How do we achieve such natural beauty as Ysabel Ortega?
Now that she's all grown up, Ysabel is also taking cues when it comes to her fashion choices.
Besides being an actress, Ysabel has also graced a few commercial gigs, from shampoo endorsements to fashion brands.
In 2021, this beautiful star was announced to have landed the role of Jamie Robinson in the live-action adaptation of 'Voltes V: Legacy.'
During the quarantine, Ysabel started her own farm and poultry business with the help of her parents.
Since she's been living in La Union, Ysabel frequents the beach and has adapted to the island life.
With all of these exciting projects, it's no wonder that Ysabel is the next star to watch on television.
Catch her in 'Voltes V: Legacy' soon on GMA Network.
Ysabel Ortega owns that señorita vibes during this shoot.
From bold to natural makeup, this beautiful lass can pull off any look.
Space buns look cute on Ysabel!
Ysabel is glowing in this golden hour selfie.
Ysabel Ortega marks her 23rd birthday with this enchanting photo.
Ysabel Ortega's new look has helped her start a new chapter in her life.
Ysabel Ortega slays in her simple immaculate outfit.
Ysabel Ortega can glamorously pull off any look even in short hair.
There's no doubt that Ysabel Ortega is gorgeous in any makeup look.
Ysabel Ortega looks so chic and sophisticated in her magazine photoshoot.
Ysabel looked like a classy and sophisticated princess during the first-ever GMA Thanksgiving Gala.
For her second look at the GMA Thanksgiving Gala, Ysabel embodied the fashionable actress that is Audrey Hepburn.
Ysabel looked like a fancy and progressive Barbie girl during the recent Preview Ball.
Ysabel is currently starring in the GMA light drama romance series 'What We Could Be' alongside her love team Miguel Tanfelix.