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Gael Ortega is a fictional character portrayed by Jesse Borrego in the TV series 24.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Day 3: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (season 3), they were 41 years old.
They appear in 14 episodes out of a total of 204 aired

Gael Ortega

by Jesse Borrego

character

Episodes14

  • 7.9
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    Day 3: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E1 october 2003
    Three years later; CTU receives a threat that Mexican drug lord Hector Salazar is planning on releasing a deadly contagious virus in LA unless Jack gets his brother Ramone Salazar out of prison. President Palmer prepares for a presidential debate with Senator John Keeler.
  • 7.9
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    Day 3: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E2 november 2003
    After Goss' infected body is dropped at the hospital Jack and Chase begin to trace his last known locations while CTU tries to figure out how the virus is gonna be unleashed to the public at large. Once they figure out it's gonna be spread through cocaine shipments CTU begins to track down drug dealers in East LA. President Palmer considers canceling the debate.
  • 8.3
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    Day 3: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E3 november 2003
    Tony and one of Salazar's cronies close in on a young drug trafficker who may be unknowingly carrying the virus. Jack informs Kyle Singer's parents that he may be infected. Wayne becomes concerned over David's latest affair when he learns the woman's ex-husband will perjure himself over sworn testimony he gave years earlier unless the President pays him not to.
  • 8.3
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    Day 3: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E4 november 2003
    In order to get Ramon out of prison Jack asks for President Palmer's permission to instigate a prison riot. Michelle takes over command of CTU after Tony is injured. Chase disobeys orders and fiercely interrogates Ramon as Jack puts his plan into motion. President Palmer has Wayne call off the meeting with Anne's ex-husband. Drug dealer Kyle Singer is captured by Salazar's men.
  • 8.4
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    Day 3: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E5 november 2003
    Jack and Ramon are captured by dangerous prison inmates after trying to escape. President Palmer begins his debate with Senator Keeler. At CTU, Chloe O'Brian discovers evidence of Jack's heroin addiction.
  • 8.2
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    Day 3: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E6 december 2003
    Jack and Ramon try evade military helicopters when they make a run for a plane scheduled to leave for Mexico. Palmer cancels the debate. Kyle Singer learns that he is not infected with the virus. Kim discovers that Gael Ortega might be working with the Salazars.
  • 8.6
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    Day 3: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E7 december 2003
    Ramon holds Jack hostage as they fly down to Mexico. Regional Director Chappelle interrogates Gael; Tony returns prematurely to CTU to reveal Gael's true allegiance. Chase disobeys orders and heads for Mexico to rescue Jack.
  • 8.3
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    Day 3: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E8 december 2003
    Jack tries to regain the Salazars' trust when they make it to Mexico. President Palmer is angry with Tony over being left out of a secret operation. Chase is captured by Salazar's men.
  • 8.1
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    Day 3: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E9 january 2004
    A snag in the sale of the virus leads the Salazars to question Jack's motivations and as a result they put his allegiances to the test. Claudia works to help Chase escape after Jack informs her of his real priorities. Tony's ability to run CTU is called into question. Palmer is put into a difficult position regarding his brother.
  • 8.3
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    Day 3: 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
    episode S3.E10 january 2004
    In order to get closer to the virus, Jack tries to make Nina believe he still has feelings for her. Wayne tries to gain the trust of Julia Milliken when Alan Milliken starts making demands. Chase convinces Salazar's girlfriend to help him escape.
  • 8.2
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    Day 3: 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
    episode S3.E11 january 2004
    Jack and Nina prepare to meet with Amador, the man selling the virus; CTU organizes an ambush. Ramon and Hector have a falling out. President Palmer asks his ex wife Sherry to help with the Milliken situation.
  • 8.4
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    Day 3: 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
    episode S3.E15 february 2004
    Amador and his people receive orders from their client to release the virus in the Chandler Plaza Hotel. Jack closes in on Amador but it's too late. Michelle and Gael alert the Chandler's Chief of Security to the dangers of the threat.
  • 8.6
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    Day 3: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.
    episode S3.E16 march 2004
    After the interrogation goes nowhere, Jack and Chase let Amador escape hoping he will lead them to his client's location. Michelle places the hotel under quarantine and must make a difficult decision in how to handle the ensuing panic. President Palmer is put into a awkward position when handling the Milliken situation.
  • 8.6
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    Day 3: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
    episode S3.E17 april 2004
    President Palmer gives into Stephen Saunders's strange demand of placing an seemingly nondescript phrase into a speech in the hopes of delaying another viral outbreak. Michelle takes control of the situation inside the hotel. Jack and Chase bring a suspect to the local branch of MI-6 as Saunders launches an attack on the building.