Actor
Jenna Ortega
Based In
Los Angeles, California, USA
Origin
Coachella Valley, California, USA
Years Active
2012–Present
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 |
About Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is an American actress best known for playing Wednesday Addams in Wednesday.
She is 23 years old as of 2026.
Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday.
Yes, she gained fame through Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle.
Scream, Scream VI, The Fallout, X, Yes Day, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.