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Jenna Ortega
Active Hollywood Film & Television Industry
- FromCoachella Valley, California, USA
- Based inLos Angeles, California, USA
- Ageunder–25
- Active2012 – Present
- Updated
Jenna Ortega Biography
Jenna Ortega Basic Information
- Full Name: Jenna Marie Ortega
- Popular Name: Jenna Ortega
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Author
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: September 27, 2002
- Age: 23 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Rancho Mirage / Coachella Valley, California, USA
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Ethnicity: Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family Details
- Father: Edward Ortega
- Mother: Natalie Ortega
- Siblings: 5 siblings (Jenna is the fourth of six children)
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Rob | Girl | Television debut |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | Vice President’s Daughter | First major Hollywood film appearance |
| 2014 | Jane the Virgin | Young Jane Villanueva | Breakthrough role and wider recognition |
| 2015 | Richie Rich | Darcy | First leading role in a TV series |
| 2016 | Stuck in the Middle | Harley Diaz | Disney Channel breakthrough role |
| 2018 | Elena of Avalor | Princess Isabel (Voice) | Popular voice acting role |
| 2019 | You (Season 2) | Ellie Alves | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2021 | The Fallout | Vada Cavell | Career-defining dramatic role |
| 2021 | Yes Day | Katie Torres | Major Netflix family film success |
| 2022 | Scream | Tara Carpenter | Established as a modern horror star |
| 2022 | X | Lorraine Day | Strengthened “Scream Queen” reputation |
| 2022 | Wednesday | Wednesday Addams | Global breakthrough and international fame |
| 2023 | Scream VI | Tara Carpenter | Box-office success and franchise expansion |
| 2024 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Astrid Deetz | Major role in a high-profile sequel |
| 2025 | Wednesday Season 2 | Wednesday Addams | Continued success as producer and lead actress |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / TV Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Imagen Awards | Television | Best Young Actor – Television | Stuck in the Middle | Nominated |
| 2018 | Imagen Awards | Television | Best Young Actor – Television | Stuck in the Middle | Won |
| 2019 | Imagen Awards | Television | Best Young Actor – Television | Stuck in the Middle | Nominated |
| 2021 | Imagen Awards | Feature Film | Best Actress – Feature Film | Yes Day | Nominated |
| 2022 | Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards | Film | Best Actress | The Fallout | Nominated |
| 2022 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Film | Most Frightened Performance | Scream | Won |
| 2023 | Austin Film Critics Association Awards | Film | Robert R. “Bobby” McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award | The Fallout, Scream, X, and Studio 666 | Won |
| 2023 | Critics’ Choice Super Awards | Television | Best Actress in a Horror Series | Wednesday | Won |
| 2023 | Dorian Awards | Special Recognition | Rising Star Award | N/A | Nominated |
| 2023 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Film | Best Supporting Performance | Scream | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden Globe Awards | Television | Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2023 | Imagen Awards | Television | Best Actress – Comedy | Wednesday | Won |
| 2023 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Television | Best Performance in a Show | Wednesday | Won |
| 2023 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Television | Best Hero | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2023 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Television | Best Duo | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2023 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Television | Favorite Female TV Star (Family) | Wednesday | Won |
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Television | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Special Recognition | Audience Choice Favourite Actress | N/A | Nominated |
| 2024 | Critics’ Choice Super Awards | Film | Best Actress in a Horror Movie | Scream VI | Nominated |
| 2024 | People’s Choice Awards | Film | The Drama Movie Star of the Year | Scream VI | Won |
| 2024 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Television | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2024 | Saturn Awards | Television | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | Wednesday | Won |
| 2025 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Film | Favorite Movie Actress | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Nominated |
| 2025 | Saturn Awards | Film | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Won |
| 2026 | Golden Globe Awards | Television | Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Wednesday | Nominated |
| 2026 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Television | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Wednesday | Nominated |
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