Ashley Ortega challenged to play a psychopath in 'My Sister's Game'

Ashley Ortega is excited to return to playing characters again after her stint as one of the housemates of the "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition."

The Kapuso actress is one of the main leads of upcoming GMA Prime series "My Sister's Game," which also stars Elle Villanueva and Derrick Monasterio.

"Balik teleserye na rin po ulit ako and I'm so happy," she told GMA News Online on the sidelines of the story conference for "My Sister's Game."

"Na-miss ko talagang mag-acting, parang hindi ako pang reality show eh," she added.

Ashley said she is grateful to be trusted with the project and the role of Angel, the manipulative half-sister of Vanessa (Elle).

"'Yung last show ko, 'Pulang Araw,' challenging 'yung role na ginampanan ko dun. Pero ngayon mas kakaibang role na naman siya," she said. "I'm a psychopath here which kailangan talaga ng maraming research ulit, maraming effort para matutunan kung paano ko siya bibigyan ng justice."

In "Pulang Araw," she played Sister Manuela, a nun who was turned into a comfort woman during the Japanese occupation period in World War II.

"My Sister's Game" is Ashley's first regular show since her exit from the "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." She had a brief guest appearance in "Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila" with her PBB duo AC Bonifacio shortly after leaving Bahay ni Kuya.

Ashley previously starred in GMA Prime series "Hearts on Ice" in 2023 as the main character Ponggay, a figure skater with a disability. She also appeared in "Widows' Web" and "Legal Wives."

"My Sister's Game" is directed by Ralfh Malabunga and written by Ken De Leon. Other cast members include Pinky Amador, Ricardo Cepeda, Thea Tolentino, Althea Ablan, Cai Cortez, and content creator Fonz. —CDC, GMA Integrated News