Ashtine Olviga

Ashtine Olviga
Olviga in 2025
Born
Ashtine Olviga

(1999-05-19) May 19, 1999
Calauag, Quezon, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2016–present
AgentViva Artists Agency
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelViva
Formerly of
  • U Go Girls
  • P-pop Generation
  • Litz

Ashtine Olviga (born May 19, 1999) is a Filipino actress and singer. In 2016, she joined the reality competition series Born to Be a Star. She later became a member of P-pop groups U Go Girls, P-pop Generation, and Litz. From 2018 to 2024, she appeared in various films and television shows in supporting roles.

In 2025, she starred as Jay-jay in Ang Mutya ng Section E (international title: The Jewel of Section E) opposite Andres Muhlach as Keifer; it was Olviga's first lead role and has been widely described as her breakthrough. In the same year, she starred as Luna in the romance film Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna, her debut film project with Muhlach. Her performance earned praise from The Freeman's Januar Junior Aguja, although the film failed to meet box office projections. She also portrayed Piolo Pascual's daughter Agnes Magtibay in Manila's Finest and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance, which the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Hannah Mallorca deemed the film's "biggest surprise".

From March to April 2026, she starred in Viva One Originals: Ashtine, an anthology series where she portrayed different characters each episode. She also released the singles "Love Like U" and "Nasaan Ka Na?" (lit. 'Where Are You?') and announced her first solo concert, Love Like Ashtine, which is scheduled for August.

Early life

Ashtine Olviga was born on May 19, 1999[1][2] in Quezon, Philippines.[3] She was born into a Catholic family and studied at a Christian school, where she developed a love for reading the Bible. She also served in a church when she was younger.[4]

Career

2016–2024: Beginnings, P-pop career, film and TV roles

In 2016, Olviga participated in the reality singing competition series Born to Be a Star;[5] in the same year, she made her screen debut in the romantic comedy film Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? (lit. 'Why Do All The Handsome Men Have Boyfriends?').[1][6] In 2017, she debuted in the P-pop girl group U Go Girls and joined the supergroup P-pop Generation (Team A) in 2019.[5] That year, she also released her solo debut single, a cover of "Sabihin Mo Na" (lit. 'Just Say It') by Top Suzara.[7] She re-debuted in Litz in 2021; the group disbanded in 2022.[5]

In 2023, Olviga was cast as Tintin, the love team partner of Nestor (Tomas Rodriguez), in the romantic comedy film The Ship Show. The film follows six pairings competing to be the next big love team in the Philippines and was theatrically released on August 9.[8][9] Later in the year, she also portrayed Cristina in the horror film Marita; Mario Bautista of Journal News Online deemed her one of the "most promising" actors in the cast.[10]

In January 2024, Olviga was cast as a K-pop auditionee in the action thriller film The Guardian.[11] She also portrayed the younger version of Sunshine Dizon's character Gwen in Sunny, a remake of the 2011 South Korean film of the same name. The film was released in theaters on April 10.[12]

2025–present: Ang Mutya ng Section E, breakthrough

Shortly before joining the cast of the teen romance series Ang Mutya ng Section E (international title: The Jewel of Section E), Olviga had gone seven months without booking a new role and was considering quitting showbiz.[13] In early 2025, she starred as Jasper Jean "Jay-jay" Mariano in Mutya opposite Andres Muhlach as Keifer.[14][15] Mutya has been described as Olviga's breakthrough project.[a] The series also launched Olviga and Muhlach as a love team dubbed "AshDres", which has been described as "perhaps one of the biggest love teams today".[18]

On July 4, a teaser for Olviga's first film with Muhlach, Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna (transl. Beloved: 100 Flowers For Luna) was released.[19][20] The film was theatrically released in the Philippines on September 24, 2025.[21] It reportedly grossed ₱25 million ($424,340) within its first two weeks, which the Philippine Entertainment Portal's Gorgy Rula considered to be a failure to meet box office expectations.[22] In a review for Minamahal, The Freeman's Januar Junior Aguja lauded Olviga's "effortless" portrayal of the title character Luna, calling her the "clear standout" between her and Muhlach.[23]

Olviga portrayed Lt. Homer Magtibay (Piolo Pascual)'s daughter Agnes Magtibay, a college student who gains an interest in political activism, in the film Manila's Finest. It was an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2025, marking her debut in the festival.[24] In a review of Finest, Hannah Mallorca of the Philippine Daily Inquirer described Olviga's performance as "the biggest surprise of the film", praising her ability to "disappear" into the character.[25] Olviga was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the MMFF for her performance.[26]

In 2026, Olviga starred in Viva One Originals: Ashtine, an anthology series in which she portrayed different characters every episode. The series premiered on Viva One on March 13, with new episodes being released weekly until April 4.[27][28] On April 22, she released the pop single "Love Like U" and its music video on May 22. The song received a positive review from When in Manila's Andrea Posadas, who called it "simple, wholesome, fun, and so unapologetically Ashtine".[29][30] In July, she released another single, a Tagalog soft rock ballad titled "Nasaan Ka Na?" (lit. 'Where Are You?'), which she co-wrote. Multiple critics praised her vocal performance in the song.[31][32]

In August, Olviga will headline her first solo concert called Love Like Ashtine, to be held at the New Frontier Theater.[33][34] She also released her debut extended play of the same name, which reached number one on iTunes in three territories: the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.[35]

Other ventures

Business

In 2025, Olviga launched her own fragrance called Ash (stylized in all caps), with the tagline "Scent beyond gender".[36]

Endorsements

In September 2025, Olviga was announced as an endorser for the restaurant chain Botejyu.[37][38] In March 2026, she was introduced as a part of shampoo brand Sunsilk's new "Hairkada Trio" alongside fellow Filipino actresses Kai Montinola and Belle Mariano.[39]

Artistry

Acting style

In May 2026, Metro's Arci Claveria wrote that Olviga "isn't afraid" of being expressive with her face when acting, calling her "the mutya (lit. 'pearl') of the country".[40] Francesca Bacordo of Zeen said that she "doesn't oversell emotions just to make a moment land harder" and praised her "restraint" in both her acting roles and real-life interviews.[41]

Music

Olviga has named pop singers Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo as some of her musical inspirations, alongside Christian worship acts Taya Smith, Planetshakers, and Elevation Rhythm.[4]

Public image

Olviga is among the celebrities honored with a resin statue at Star City's Startista Gallery of Filipino Personalities, which opened in June 2026.[42] In an August 2026 essay in the British magazine &Asian, the writer observed that Olviga is frequently targeted by "bizarre" ageism because she is her late 20s (at the time of writing), even though late 20s is not old; they blamed this on misogyny. They also noted that Olviga is subjected to looks-shaming because many Filipinos perceive her as "too Filipino" in appearance. Despite the backlash against Olviga, the article affirmed her as a "young, beautiful, and internationally successful" Gen Z actress.[35] In the same month, the Filipino magazine Zeen called her "one of the most recognizable young personalities of her generation" and praised her for taking her time with her career instead of conforming to the pressure to count achievements constantly.[43]

Personal life

In 2026, Olviga underwent eye surgery to improve her vision.[44]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Born to Be a Star Herself Contestant
2019 Sisters Forever Jenny
2020 Tropang torpe Elaine
2023 For the Love Tin Anthology series; episode: "Ligaya"
2025–present Ang Mutya ng Section E Jasper Jean "Jay-Jay" Mariano Lead role
2026 Viva One Originals: Ashtine Various Anthology series; Olviga portrays all of the main characters in each episode

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? Friend at bachelorette party Bit part
2018 Miss Granny
2023 Will You Be My Ex? Mitzie
The Ship Show Tintin
Marita Cristina
2024 Roadtrip Young Maricar
Sunny Young Gwen
2025 Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna Maria Luna Cabigting Lead role
Manila's Finest Agnes Magtibay

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Anak TV Seal Awards 2025 Female Makabata Star Ashtine Olviga Awardee [45]
JuanCast Midyear Awards 2026 Ace of the Stage Award Nominated [46]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Best Supporting Actress Nominated [26]
Billboard Philippines Women in Music 2026 People's Choice Award Won [47]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025 Best New Female TV Personality Ashtine Olviga in For The Love: Ligaya Nominated [48]

Notes

References

  1. 1 2 Singh, Paulina (April 9, 2025). "Who Is Ashtine Olviga? 7 Things About the Gen Z Singer-Actress". Preview. Summit Media. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Tiu, Saab (May 19, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga Is The Internet's Mutya For A Reason—And She's Just Getting Started". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ Matias, Tricia (May 20, 2025). "5 Things We Discovered About Actress-Singer Ashtine Olviga". Metro. ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Policarpio, Allan (May 7, 2026). "Guided by faith, Ashtine Olviga finds her way back to music". Philippine Daily Inquirer (Lifestyle). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Bautista, Rafael (January 30, 2026). "Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About Rising Star Ashtine Olviga". Mega. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  6. 1 2 del Rosario, Moira (September 24, 2025). "Exclusive: Ashtine Olviga and Her Power to Inspire". Mega. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ Dee, Andrea (April 4, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga's Musical Milestones". Pulp. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ Wang, Nickie (July 25, 2023). "Heaven-Marco: onscreen magic transcends to real-life friendship". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 20, 2026 – via PressReader.
  9. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (July 25, 2023). "Vitto Marquez tanggap sa love team ng girlfriend" [Vitto Marquez accepts his girlfriend's love team]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ Bautista, Mario (November 22, 2023). "Review of Viva's new horror movie, 'Marita'". Journal News Online. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  11. ↑ Salterio, Leah C. (January 18, 2024). "Yassi Pressman leads local cast in Korean-Filipino action thriller". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  12. ↑ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (April 9, 2024). "'Sunny' stars choose friendship over love". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  13. ↑ Marfori, MJ. "'Ang Mutya ng Section E' is officially a global sensation". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 7, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  14. ↑ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (November 13, 2024). "'Mutya ng Section E' cast tackles pressure of meeting fans' expectations". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  15. ↑ Villanueva, Angelica (March 8, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga in her 'mutya' era". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ Manuel, Andrea (May 5, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga To Hold First Solo Concert 'Love Like Ashtine'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2026. Celebrating her upcoming 27th birthday, the actress-turned-singer is marking milestones left and right since her breakthrough role in the Viva One series Ang Mutya ng Section E last year.
  17. ↑ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (July 6, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga on self-care, fragrance, and her biggest concert yet". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  18. ↑ Agustin, Carl Martin (September 2, 2025). "What your favorite love team says about you". Philippine Daily Inquirer (Lifestyle). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  19. ↑ Nicart, Lyka (July 6, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga, Andres Muhlach to star in first film together". Latest Chika. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  20. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (July 7, 2025). "Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga meet on flowery hill for debut film teaser". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  21. ↑ Rula, Gorgy; Ferrer, Noel; Olea, Jerry (October 8, 2025). "Kumusta ang Ashtine-Andres launching movie sa takilya?" [How is the Ashtine-Andres launching movie doing at the box office?]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  22. ↑ Rula, Gorgy; Ferrer, Noel; Olea, Jerry (October 9, 2025). "Minamahal ng AshDres, naka-P25M sa loob ng dalawang linggo?" [AshDres' Minamahal earned P25M within two weeks?]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  23. ↑ Aguja, Januar Junior (December 28, 2025). "Andres-Ashtine chemistry blooms in 'Minamahal'". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  24. ↑ Cruz, Marinel (November 18, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga gets real about activism in "Manila's Finest" with Piolo Pascual". Radar.ph. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  25. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (December 25, 2025). "MMFF 2025 Review: 'Manila's Finest' proves no one's a saint amid tyranny". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  26. 1 2 Purnell, Kristofer (December 28, 2025). "MMFF 2025 winners, a complete list". Philstar. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  27. ↑ Bautista, Rafael (March 12, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga Flexes Her Acting Skills in Her First Anthology Series". Mega. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  28. ↑ Posadas, Andrea (March 12, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga Will Star in a New Drama Anthology This Month—Here's What We Know So Far". When in Manila. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  29. ↑ Posadas, Andrea (April 25, 2026). "Here's Why We're Head Over Heels for Ashtine Olviga's Debut Single, "Love Like U"". When in Manila. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  30. ↑ Manuel, Andrea (June 1, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga Drops "Love Like U" Music Video – Watch". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  31. ↑ Bautista, Rafael (July 17, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga Finds Hope in Heartbreak in Her First Self-Written Song". Mega. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  32. ↑ Loreto, Julienne (July 21, 2026). "Filipina Pop Stars Keep On Making Awesome Rock Music In 2026". &Asian. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  33. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (May 6, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga to hold first solo concert in August". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  34. ↑ Bonifacio, Mark (July 9, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga's first solo concert honors her journey". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  35. 1 2 Loreto, Julienne (August 22, 2026). "Why Is Actress Ashtine Olviga So Underrated?". &Asian. Archived from the original on August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  36. ↑ Mauricio, Jules (June 25, 2025). "A Moment With Ashtine". Pulp. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  37. ↑ Gallardo, Ricky (September 23, 2025). "Doors open wide for Ashtine Olviga". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  38. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (October 10, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga expands her range… and palate?". Philippine Daily Inquirer (Lifestyle). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  39. ↑ Regis, Ralph (March 31, 2026). "Sunsilk Ushers In A New Era With Belle Mariano, Ashtine Olviga, And Kai Montinola". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  40. ↑ Claveria, Arci (May 20, 2026). "The New Generation of Beautiful Filipina Actresses to Watch Out For". Metro. ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  41. ↑ Bacordo, Francesca (May 19, 2026). "Celebrating Ashtine Olviga and her Captivating Taurus Charm". Zeen. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  42. ↑ Wang, Nickie (June 22, 2026). "Star City's Startista Gallery gets mixed reactions from netizens". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  43. ↑ Florido, Real (August 20, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga and the No-Timeline Timeline". Zeen. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  44. ↑ Cerezo, Anne (July 11, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga already preparing for solo concert". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  45. ↑ Krishnan, Ganiel (December 2, 2025). "Kapamilya stars shine at Anak TV Seal Awards 2025". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 23, 2026. Kapamilya young superstar Belle Mariano led the female [Makabata Star Television] honorees, along with Aiah Arceta, Ashtine Olviga...
  46. ↑ Loreto, Julienne (August 6, 2026). "Bini Members Win Big At JuanCast's Midyear Awards". &Asian. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  47. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (March 24, 2026). "Ashtine Olviga Wins The People's Choice Award At Billboard Philippines' Women In Music 2026". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
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