Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega is an American actress. Her career started as a child actress as she gained attractions for starring in the Jane the Virgin (2014–2019) series.

Her career breakthrough happened with Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) series. Other notable works under her name are including You (2019), Yes Day (2021), and Wednesday (2022).

Career

Jenna Ortega ventured into the entertainment industry when she was only nine years old. She managed to secure a minor role in the 2012 American TV series Rob.

Following Rob (2012), she had a slightly bigger role in the well-known TV series CSI: NY that very same year. It was then followed by the TV series Days of Our Lives a year later.

In 2013, she made her debut on the big screen with the widely praised superhero movie Iron Man 3, where she got to play a supporting character.

Juggling between acting projects both on the small and big screen, she stumbled upon the opportunity of a lifetime when she starred in the TV series Jane the Virgin in 2014.

Two years later, one of her breakthroughs came when she took the role of Harley Diaz in the TV series Stuck in the Middle. Her popularity shot up after completing the series.

Aside from getting praise for rocking various characters very early on, Jenna Ortega had likewise stolen people’s hearts by giving voice to the first Disney Latina princess in the TV series Elena of Avalor (2016).

Profile

Real Name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Stage Names: Jenna Ortega
Also Known as: –
Nickname: Jenna
Birthday: September 27, 2002
Birthplace: Coachella Valley, California, United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: American
Religion: Christianity
Profession: Actress
Education: –
Hobby: Writing
Facebook: Jenna Ortega Official
Twitter: @jennaortega
Instagram: @jennaortega
TikTok: @jenna0rtega
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 155 cm (5’1”)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 32-23-31 (Bust -32, Waist -23, and Hips -31 inches)
Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

Father: Edward A. Ortega
Mother: Natalie Ortega
Brother: Isaac Ortega, Markus Ortega
Sister: Aaliyah Ortega, Mia Ortega, Mariah Ortega

Boyfriend & Dating History

Isaak Presley

For years since at least early 2016, Jenna Ortega has been romantically linked to Isaak, her co-star in Stuck in the Middle who takes role as her older brother in the series.

However, neither party has ever confirmed or refuted the rumors.

Jacob Sartorius

In 2017, she starred in his music video, Chapstick, as his love interest. This is where their relationship rumors started to spread amongst friends.

That being said, he denied the rumors in an interview, saying that they were “good friends” and how Jenna’s “really nice, so we had good chemistry on camera and off.”

Asher Angel

Dating speculations started to circulate amongst fans around October 2018, as Jenna and Asher, her co-star in Disney channel series, looked particularly close as they attended Just Jared’s 7th Annual Halloween Party together.

For that event, they dressed up in adorable couples costumes as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.

He also uploaded a video of them enjoying time together on his Instagram Story and writing “this” one with a heart emoji next to it.

The pair made multiple public appearances together. That being said, they never acknowledged the dating allegations.

Net Worth

She’s estimated to have accumulated $3 million to $5 million of net worth, according to various online source. The primary source of her income is her professional career as an actress.

Acting

According to media reports, she’s probably making somewhere between $20 thousand to $60 thousand per episode for her appearance in Stranger Things.

Given that the series achieved massive success, the number could’ve bumped up to $250 thousand per episod, for the second season.

Wednesday is also a Netflix series that enjoyed similar success. As she starred in the series as the main lead, it’s estimated that she earned more or less the same as Stranger Things.

Facts

Jenna joined DoSomething.org on its Pride Over Prejudice campaign, which is a campaign that seeks to promote diversity and acceptance.
She likes to include coconut oil in her skin and hair care routine.
Her favorite Disney movie is The Lion King (1994).
Jenna started acting when she was only nine years old.
She was first discovered by a casting agent on Facebook.
Her great-grandmother was an undocumented immigrant from Mexico.
Jenna is a devoted fan of the TV series Stranger Things (2016).
She loves hot sauce.
Her father is Spanish, but she herself cannot speak the language.
Jenna likes to keep her morning beauty routine brief, which only consists of washing her face with a cleanser, using a moisturizer, and adding tea tree oil to any problem spots.
Her favorite craft service snack is Trail Mix.
Jenna has a sweet tooth and likes eating chocolate.
Besides acting, she is also interested in writing and producing.
Jenna was chosen as the ambassador of UNAIDS.
Her guilty pleasure is watching culinary TV shows.
Jenna is a sarcastic person.
Her go-to pizza orders include ones with a lot of jalapenos because she likes spicy food.
She like chocolate.
Jenna was the first Disney Latina princess.
Her interest in acting first showed up when she was six years old.
Jenna is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Finestkind (TBA), as TBA
Scream 6 (2023), as Tara Carpenter
American Carnage (2022), as Camila
X (2022), as Lorraine
Studio 666 (2022), as Skye Willow
Scream (2022), as Tara Carpenter
The Fallout (2021), as Vada Cavell
Yes Day (2021), as Katie Torres
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020), as Phoebe Atwell
Wyrm (2019), as Suzie
Girl Code (2019), as Olivia
Man of the House (2018), as Elena
Saving Flora (2018), as Dawn
Disney Channel Stars: Legendary (2018), as self
After Words (2015), as Anna Chapa
The Massively Mixed-Up Middle School Mystery (2015), as Elena Mendoza
The Cookie Mobster (2014), as Nita
Young Love (2014), as the Girl
The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014), as Mary Ann
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), as Annie
Iron Man 3 (2013), as the Vice President’s Daughter

TV Series

Wednesday (Netflix | 2022), as Wednesday Addams
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (Netflix | 2020), as Brooklynn
Home Movie: The Princess Bride (Quibi | 2020), as Princess Buttercup
Big City Greens (Disney Channel | 2019), as Gabriella Espinosa
You (Warner Bros | 2019), as Ellie Alves
Elena of Avalor: Discovering the Magic Within (Disney Channel | 2019), as Princess Isabel
Bizaardvark (Disney Channel | 2018), as Izzy
Elena of Avalor: Adventures in Vallestrella (Disney Channel | 2017), as Princess Isabel
Elena of Avalor (Disney Channel | 2016), as Princess Isabel
Stuck in the Middle (Disney Channel | 2016), as Harley Diaz
Richie Rich (Netflix | 2015), as Darcy
Jane the Virgin (The CW | 2014), as Young Jane Villanueva
Over the Garden Wall (Cartoon Network | 2014), as a supporting character
OMG! (TLC | 2014), as Princess Sleigha
AwesomenessTV (Nickelodeon | 2014), as Lily
Know It All Nina (YouTube | 2014), as Nina
Rake (Fox | 2014), as Zoe Leon
Deadtime Stories (Nickelodeon | 2013), as the Little Girl
Days of Our Lives (NBC | 2013), as Hayley
CSI: NY (CBS | 2012), as Aimee Moore
Rob (CBS | 2012), as the Girl

TV Shows

2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV | 2022), as the host
Celebrity Page (Reelz | 2022), as a guest
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated | 2021), as a guest
Good Morning America (ABC | 2021), as a guest
Dish Nation (Fox | 2021), as a guest
Tamron Hall (ABC | 2021), as a guest
Entertainment Tonight (YouTube | 2020), as a guest
Pixar Pier Disneyland Takeover (Disney Channel | 2018), as a guest
Disney Quizney (TV) (Disney Channel | 2018), as a guest
Radio Disney Music Awards (Disney Channel | 2018), as the host
Kiki Mobile (Hutch | 2017), as a guest
Be Your Best Snackdown (Disney Channel | 2017), as a guest
Radio Disney Music Awards (Disney Channel | 2017), as the host
Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration (Disney Channel | 2016), as a guest
31st Annual Imagen Awards (PBS | 2016), as a guest
Piper’s Picks TV (YouTube | 2016), as a guest
American Latino TV (LATV | 2016), as a guest
Red Carpet Report (YouTube | 2016), as a guest
The 24th Annual Movieguide Awards (Hallmark Channel | 2016), as a guest
E! Live from the Red Carpet (E! | 2012), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Chapstick (2017) – Jacob Sartorius

Awards

2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Most Frightened Performance – Scream
2018 Imagen Awards – Best Children’s Programming – Elena of Avalor
2018 Imagen Awards – Best Young Actor (Television) – Stuck in the Middle

Nominations

2022 International Online Cinema Awards – Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie – The Fallout
2022 Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards – Best Actress – The Fallout
2021 Imagen Awards – Best Actress (Feature Film) – Yes Day
2019 Imagen Awards Best Young Actor (Television) – Stuck in the Middle
2019 Imagen Awards Best Young Actor (Television) – Elena of Avalor
2018 Southampton International Film Festival – Best Lead Actress in a Feature – Saving Flora
2016 Imagen Awards – Best Young Actor (Television) – Stuck in the Middle
2015 International Online Cinema Awards – Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Jane the Virgin
2014 Fright Meter Awards – Best Ensemble Cast Performance – Insidious: Chapter 2

Quotes

“Now, in the acting world, you see a lot more of the “all ethnicities” roles out there. I see more of my fellow Latinas rising up, and that makes me very proud. There are not as many Hispanic leading ladies out there as I would like, but I want to help change that in the future.”

“I am blessed with the opportunities I have been given and I am extremely proud of where I come from. I would not have it any other way.”

“Stopping and taking a moment to realize how blessed you are changes everything.”

“The way I interact with the world—my work, interacting with people, decision-making—comes from a place of love and light. Especially when it comes to talking about politics, current events, and social justice. I speak out in a positive way out of a place of love to bring people together in discussing important issues without hatred.”

“I delete Instagram from my phone probably twice a week. I try to stay away from it as much as possible, but it’s hard because now it’s how young people connect. The important thing to remember is that social media isn’t real and so much of what is being advertised isn’t authentic or necessarily the best for your well-being, so you have to take social media with a grain of salt.”

“I am so fearful of disappointing the people in my life, or even people in public. I want to live up to people’s expectations, which is something that I need to get over, but I’m also scared that, I don’t know, maybe someone will get to know me too well and realize that I’m not all that.”

“I don’t like to play it safe creatively. I think it’s important to take risks as an artist and in life.”

“I listen to absolutely anything. I know everyone says that, but sometimes I’ll listen to stuff that I don’t even think is good because I just need to understand.”

“I think it’s critical to remember I am just a teen who is continually evolving and forming every day, and there’s so much I am unsure about.”

FAQs

Who is Jenna Ortega?

She is an American actress.

Who is Jenna Ortega’s real name?

Her real name is Jenna Marie Ortega.

What makes Jenna Ortega famous?

She’s famous for her role inStuck in the Middle (2016–2018), You (2019), Yes Day (2021), and Wednesday (2022).

Where is Jenna Ortega from?

She was born in Coachella Valley, California, United States.

How old is Jenna Ortega?

She was born in 2002, and she is 21 years old as of 2023.

When Jenna Ortega celebrates her birthday?

She celebrates on the 27th of every September.

How tall is Jenna Ortega?

Her height is 5’1″ or 155 cm]

Who are Jenna Ortega’s parents?

Her father’s name is Edward A. Ortega and her mother’s name is Natalie Ortega.

Is Jenna Ortega married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Jenna Ortega’s ex-boyfriend?

None of her ex-boyfriend is known to the public. However, she used to be rumored to date Isaak Presley, Jacob Sartorius, and Asher Angel.

How rich is Jenna Ortega?

Her net worth is around $3 million to $5 million.

What is Jenna Ortega nationality?

Her nationality is American.

Jenna Ortega has steadily climbed up the ladder of success. She managed to make her name known in the entertainment industry with her long list of acting projects.