Jenna Ortega

Biography

Jenna Marie Ortega, born on September 27, 2002, is a talented actress hailing from the United States. She embarked on her acting journey at a young age and first garnered attention for her portrayal of young Jane in the CW's comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin, which aired from 2014 to 2019. Her impressive performance as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel show Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) earned her an Imagen Award.

Ortega's career continued to flourish as she took on the role of Ellie Alves in the thriller series You (2019) and starred in the family-oriented film Yes Day (2021), both available on Netflix. In the drama The Fallout, she received critical acclaim for her role as a high school student grappling with trauma (2021). However, it was her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022–present) that brought her widespread fame, earning her nominations for prestigious awards including the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Additionally, Ortega has made her mark in the slasher genre with appearances in films such as Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), as well as the upcoming fantasy movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Recognized by media outlets as "Gen Z's scream queen," she was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list in 2023 and Forbes's 30 Under 30 list in 2024. Ortega is also celebrated for her distinctive fashion sense and philanthropic efforts.