Michelle Ortega (Ysabel Ortegas Mother) Age, Wiki, Husband, Kids, Family, Biography & More

Michelle Ortega is a former singer and actress who is now a government official and a socialite. She is the mother of Ysabel Ortega, a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry. Here are some facts about Michelle Ortega and her life.

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Early Life & Family

Michelle Ortega was born in Caba, La Union, Philippines. She is the daughter of Roberto Ortega, a former governor of La Union and a former congressman of the first district of La Union. She is also the niece of former senator and actor Ramon Revilla Sr.

Michelle Ortega has a brother named Robert Ortega, who is also an actor and a politician. He served as a councilor of San Juan City from 2004 to 2013 and as a congressman of the Abono Party list from 2013 to 2019.

Ortega started her showbiz career as a singer and a member of the popular variety show That’s Entertainment in the late 1980s. She also appeared in several movies and television shows, such as Bitoy ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (1997), Ang Joker at ang Pistolero (1998), and Maalaala Mo Kaya (2017).

Personal Life & Marriage

Michelle Ortega has been married twice. Her first husband was former senator and action star Lito Lapid, whom she met when they co-starred in the movie Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995). They had a daughter named Ysabel Ortega, who was born in 1999. However, their marriage did not last long and they separated in 2000.

Michelle Ortega’s second husband is Police Director Gregorio Pimentel, who is currently the deputy director general of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). They tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Baguio City on January 10, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte was one of the principal sponsors of their wedding.

Michelle Ortega is also a social welfare assistant secretary under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). She was appointed by President Duterte in July 2017. She oversees the programs and services for the marginalized sectors, such as the indigenous peoples, the urban poor, and persons with disabilities.

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Relationship with Lito Lapid

Michelle Ortega and Lito Lapid had a brief but memorable relationship that resulted in the birth of their daughter, Ysabel Ortega, who is now a successful actress. Here are some facts about their romance and how they are as parents to Ysabel.

• Michelle Ortega and Lito Lapid met on the set of the movie Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 in 1995, where they played the lead roles. They fell in love and got married shortly after. Ysabel Ortega was born in 1999.
• However, their marriage did not last long and they separated in 2000. The reason for their breakup was not disclosed, but some speculated that it was due to Lapid’s political ambitions and other personal issues.
• Despite their separation, Michelle Ortega and Lito Lapid remained civil and respectful to each other. They also did not neglect their parental responsibilities to Ysabel Ortega. Lapid supported his daughter financially and emotionally, while Ortega raised her as a single mother.

• Ysabel Ortega inherited the showbiz genes of her parents and pursued a career in acting. She started as a member of the teen-oriented show Luv U on ABS-CBN in 2013. She later transferred to GMA Network in 2019 and starred in several shows, such as The Gift, Voltes V: Legacy, and I Left My Heart in Sorsogon.
• Ysabel Ortega shared that she learned a lot from her parents on how to be a celebrity. She said that they always told her to love her work and to work hard. She also said that her mom gave her a condition before entering showbiz: “Basta ituloy mo lang ‘yong pag-aaral mo.”
• Ysabel Ortega admitted that her relationship with her dad was a bit rocky in the past few years, but they got to talk again and reconcile in 2019. She said that she never held any grudges against him and that she only had the utmost love and respect for him.

Marriage with Gregorio Pimentel

Michelle Ortega and Gregorio Pimentel are a powerful couple who have been married since 2018. They met when Pimentel was the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Intelligence and Ortega was a former singer and actress who became a social welfare assistant secretary under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). They became friends and eventually fell in love.

They tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Baguio City on January 10, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte was one of the principal sponsors of their wedding, along with other prominent personalities such as Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, and Special Assistant to President Bong Go.

Career

Michelle Ortega is a former singer and actress who is now a government official and a socialite. She is the mother of Ysabel Ortega, a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry. Here are some highlights of her professional career:

• Michelle Ortega started her showbiz career as a singer and a member of the popular variety show That’s Entertainment in the late 1980s. She also appeared in several movies and television shows, such as Bitoy ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (1997), Ang Joker at ang Pistolero (1998), and Maalaala Mo Kaya (2017).
• Michelle Ortega is also a social welfare assistant secretary under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). She was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte in July 2017. She oversees the programs and services for the marginalized sectors, such as the indigenous peoples, the urban poor, and persons with disabilities.

• Michelle Ortega is not to be confused with another Michelle Ortega, who is a legislative counsel for US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Michelle Ortega graduated from Boston University in 2014 and advises and advances legislation in various policy areas such as housing, education, immigration, and financial services.

Net Worth and Lifestyle

Michelle Ortega’s net worth is estimated to be around $700,000, according to some sources. She earns her income from her government position, her investments, and her inheritance from her father.

Michelle Ortega lives a luxurious lifestyle with her husband and daughter. She owns several properties, cars, and jewelry. She also travels frequently to different countries, such as the United States, France, Italy, and Japan. She often posts photos of her travels on her Instagram account @michellerortega.

Michelle Ortega is also a philanthropist who supports various causes and charities. She is involved in the advocacy for women’s empowerment, education, health, and environmental protection. She also participates in outreach programs and relief operations for the victims of natural disasters and conflicts.

Facts About Michelle Ortega

• Michelle Ortega was born in Caba, La Union, Philippines. She is the daughter of Roberto Ortega, a former governor of La Union and a former congressman of the first district of La Union. She is also the niece of former senator and actor Ramon Revilla Sr.
• Michelle Ortega has a brother named Robert Ortega, who is also an actor and a politician. He served as a councilor of San Juan City from 2004 to 2013 and as a congressman of the Abono Party-list from 2013 to 2019.
• Michelle Ortega started her showbiz career as a singer and a member of the popular variety show That’s Entertainment in the late 1980s. 
• She also appeared in several movies and television shows, such as Bitoy ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (1997), Ang Joker at ang Pistolero (1998), and Maalaala Mo Kaya (2017).

• Michelle Ortega has been married twice. Her first husband was former senator and action star Lito Lapid, whom she met when they co-starred in the movie Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995). They had a daughter named Ysabel Ortega, who was born in 1999. However, their marriage did not last long and they separated in 2000.
• Michelle Ortega’s second husband is Police Director Gregorio Pimentel, who is currently the deputy director general of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
• They tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Baguio City on January 10, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte was one of the principal sponsors of their wedding.
• Michelle Ortega is also a social welfare assistant secretary under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
• She was appointed by President Duterte in July 2017. She oversees the programs and services for the marginalized sectors, such as the indigenous peoples, the urban poor, and persons with disabilities.
• Michelle Ortega’s net worth is estimated to be around $700,000, according to some sources. She earns her income from her government position, her investments, and her inheritance from her father.

• Michelle Ortega lives a luxurious lifestyle with her husband and daughter. She owns several properties, cars, and jewelry.
• She also travels frequently to different countries, such as the United States, France, Italy, and Japan. She often posts photos of her travels on her Instagram account [@michellerortega].
• Michelle Ortega is also a philanthropist who supports various causes and charities. She is involved in the advocacy for women’s empowerment, education, health, and environmental protection.
• She also participates in outreach programs and relief operations for the victims of natural disasters and conflicts.

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