Jenna Ortega – Biography

ll Name: Jenna Marie Ortega

Date of Birth: September 27, 2002

Place of Birth: Coachella Valley, California, USA

Nationality: American

Occupation: Actress, Producer

Biography:

Jenna Ortega is an American actress best known for her breakout role as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix series Wednesday (2022), which earned her international fame and several award nominations.

She began her acting career as a child, appearing in TV shows such as Jane the Virgin (2014–2019), where she played the younger version of the main character, and Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) on Disney Channel, where she starred as Harley Diaz.

Ortega’s film career includes roles in The Fallout (2021), a critically acclaimed drama, and in the Scream franchise (2022–2023), where she became a modern “scream queen.” Her performance in Wednesday solidified her as one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents, combining dark humor, gothic style, and emotional depth.

Beyond acting, Jenna is known for her activism and advocacy for mental health awareness, immigrant rights, and women’s empowerment. She has also worked as a producer, using her platform to bring more diverse stories to Hollywood.

Fun Facts:

• Jenna is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.
• She started acting at age 8.
• She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
• In 2023, she was listed among TIME’s 100 Next influential people.