, and most notably, as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s Wednesday series. A driven and articulate individual, Ortega is also admired for using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, Latinx representation in Hollywood, and social justice issues. Her rise from child actress to Gen Z icon reflects her deep dedication, versatility, and refusal to be typecast.</p>
<h5>Career highlights:</h5>
<p>Jenna Ortega's career took off with early roles in CSI: NY and Iron Man 3, but she became a household name through Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018), playing the inventive middle child, Harley Diaz. Her acting matured with her gripping role in Netflix's You (Season 2), where she played Ellie Alves. She earned acclaim for her emotionally raw performance in the indie film The Fallout (2021), portraying a teen navigating trauma after a school shooting. In 2022, Jenna cemented her status as a scream queen with roles in Scream (2022) and X. However, her most significant role came with Wednesday (2022–present), a Netflix series directed by Tim Burton. As the iconic Wednesday Addams, Jenna received universal praise for her dark, deadpan delivery, commitment to the role (including learning fencing, cello, and choreographing her viral dance), and bringing depth to a gothic teen antihero. The show became one of Netflix’s most-streamed series, earning her a Golden Globe nomination and solidifying her position as one of the most exciting young actresses of her generation.</p>){kind=link}
Personal Details
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Height :
5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
Parents & Relatives :
Edward Ortega (Father) , Natalie Ortega (Mother)
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Marie Ortega is an American actress who rose to global fame through her standout performance as the lead in Netflix's Wednesday. Born on September 27, 2002, in Coachella Valley, California, she is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. Ortega began acting at a very young age, landing her first role at nine years old. Known for her intelligence, charm, and emotional depth on screen, Jenna quickly evolved from a Disney Channel star into a powerful voice in the horror and thriller genres. Her breakout came with her portrayal of Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle, but she gained critical attention for more mature roles in You, The Fallout, Scream (2022), and most notably, as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s Wednesday series. A driven and articulate individual, Ortega is also admired for using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, Latinx representation in Hollywood, and social justice issues. Her rise from child actress to Gen Z icon reflects her deep dedication, versatility, and refusal to be typecast.
Career highlights:
Jenna Ortega's career took off with early roles in CSI: NY and Iron Man 3, but she became a household name through Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018), playing the inventive middle child, Harley Diaz. Her acting matured with her gripping role in Netflix's You (Season 2), where she played Ellie Alves. She earned acclaim for her emotionally raw performance in the indie film The Fallout (2021), portraying a teen navigating trauma after a school shooting. In 2022, Jenna cemented her status as a scream queen with roles in Scream (2022) and X. However, her most significant role came with Wednesday (2022–present), a Netflix series directed by Tim Burton. As the iconic Wednesday Addams, Jenna received universal praise for her dark, deadpan delivery, commitment to the role (including learning fencing, cello, and choreographing her viral dance), and bringing depth to a gothic teen antihero. The show became one of Netflix’s most-streamed series, earning her a Golden Globe nomination and solidifying her position as one of the most exciting young actresses of her generation.