Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress. She began her career as a child and received recognition for her role as a younger version of Jane in The CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin (2014–2019). She then won an Imagen Award for her leading role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018). She played Ellie Alves in the thriller series You (2019) and starred in the family film Yes Day (2021), both for Netflix. Ortega received praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in the drama film The Fallout (2021). She gained wide recognition for portraying Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022–present), for which she received nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also starred in the slasher films Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), and the fantasy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Media publications have dubbed Ortega as "Gen Z's scream queen".[a] She has been featured on the Power 100 list from The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024. Ortega has also been noted for her fashion, in addition to supporting various charitable causes.Read less
Full name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Born: Friday, September 27, 2002 — Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Occupation: Actor, producer
Jenna Ortega is an American actor of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent whose career spans Disney Channel beginnings to leading roles in prestige TV and feature films. She earned international acclaim as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday and is recognized for nuanced work in horror, drama, and coming‑of‑age stories. She has also stepped behind the camera as an executive producer.
Raised in California’s Coachella Valley, Ortega began acting in childhood, booking commercials before landing roles on Jane the Virgin and Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle. She later transitioned into acclaimed features like The Fallout and A24’s X, establishing herself as a leading voice in modern genre storytelling and youth‑centered dramas.
Known for candid interviews and thoughtful press tours, Ortega often discusses mental health, inclusivity, and Latina representation. She has supported anti‑bullying and youth‑empowerment initiatives and authored the 2021 book “It’s All Love,” sharing reflections on family, culture, and self‑care. In fashion and beauty, she has partnered with brands including Adidas and Neutrogena and is a regular at major runway and red‑carpet events.
For authoritative updates on casting, release dates, and campaigns, consult announcements from studios and streamers, as well as trade outlets such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline, alongside Ortega’s verified social profiles.
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