Ashley Ortega, ibinahagi ang pag-message sa kanya ni Ivana Alawi tungkol sa pagsali niya sa pageant

• Ashley Ortega revealed that Ivana Alawi sent her a good luck message after believing she would join a real beauty pageant
• The actress clarified that the competition was part of her movie, Red Crown
• Even her friends thought she was an actual candidate, with several messaging her about her supposed pageant plans
• According to the star, making people believe the competition was real was part of the film’s initial marketing approach

Ashley Ortega shared that Ivana Alawi was among those who believed she was joining a real beauty pageant after seeing the promotional campaign for Red Crown.

During her Kapuso ArtisTambayan appearance, the actress recalled receiving a supportive message from the content creator. Ivana apparently thought that Ashley was preparing to compete for an actual crown.

“Good luck babe,” she recalled Ivana telling her.

Ashley then explained that the pageant was for a movie. That clarification led to another question, this time about the ₱25-million prize associated with the competition.

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The caption accompanying the interview clip highlighted Ivana’s response, as recounted by the actress: “Hindi totoo ’yung 25 million?!”

The exchange was one example of how the film’s promotion convinced people that its stars were entering a genuine pageant. Ashley said several friends had also contacted her to ask about her participation and wish her luck.

She explained that creating that impression was part of the initial marketing plan. Before revealing the movie, the campaign presented the competition in a way that made audiences believe the candidates would compete in a real event.

That competition was called Queen of the Islands. GMA Pictures confirmed on August 28 that it was fictional and formed part of the promotional campaign for Red Crown, a satirical comedy about the world of pageantry.

The rollout included candidate posters, pasarela videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and a supposed ₱25-million cash prize. These materials prompted pageant followers to choose their favorites and discuss the competition before the movie reveal.

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The amount has a role in the movie itself. According to GMA’s coverage, the story follows contestants competing for the Queen of the Islands title and ₱25 million. The film is scheduled to open in cinemas on October 28, 2026.

Its ensemble brings together actresses and real-life beauty queens. Aside from Ashley, the cast includes Sanya Lopez, Faith da Silva, Michelle Marquez Dee, and several other personalities familiar to entertainment and pageant audiences.

Ashley Ortega originally rose to fame as a beloved GMA Network child star. Over the years, she has successfully transformed into a sought-after leading lady. Ortega is widely celebrated not only for her exceptional ice skating talent but also for her powerful acting in hit television series such as Widows' Web.

Recently, Ashley Ortega spoke warmly about Carmina Villarroel as she shared her own experience with the family of her boyfriend, Mavy Legaspi. In the KALURKS interview clip shared on Instagram, the actress recalled how welcoming Carmina had been toward her. She also said she had never felt that the family was interfering in her relationship with Mavy.

Previously, to celebrate Shuvee Etrata's special day, Ashley uploaded a touching Instagram Story displaying a beautifully curated photo collage of their best moments together. Accompanying the pictures was a heartfelt message where the actress proudly commended her friend's remarkable growth in both her private life and showbiz career. The Kapuso star sent warm birthday greetings, firmly highlighting that their strong bond remains unbreakable no matter the physical distance or life challenges they face.

Source: KAMI.com.gh