Jenna Marie Ortega currently resides in Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, United States of America. Jenna Ortega is a young American actress who began her career at the age of nine and is popularly known for her iconic role of Wednesday Adams in Wednesday, a coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror series on Netflix. Considering her career as an actress and the location of her work, the California actress seems perfectly convenient at this time.
Who is Jenna Ortega?
The 20-year-old American actress was born on 27 September 2002. She grew up in an upper-middle-class family in the Coachella Valley, a small town approximately two hours east of Los Angeles. She holds American citizenship. She belongs to a mixed Mexican and Puerto Rican family with five siblings.
Ortega’s first education was at a local high school in the Coachella Valley, USA. She subsequently enrolled in a local private college in California, USA, from which she is currently studying. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a popular actress. Jenna Ortega began her career with modest beginnings, but today she is one of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses.
When did Jenna Ortega start her acting career?
Jenna Ortega began her acting lessons at the age of six. When she was eight, she was already on popular series such as "Hannah Montana" and "Jane The Virgin." Her first most recognizable appearance was when she portrayed “young Jane” in the most famous The CW comedy-drama series "Jane the Virgin."
Her breakthrough role came in 2016 when she played Harley Diaz in the Disney Stuck In The Middle series, for which she won an Imagen Award. She starred as Ellie Alves in the second season of the suspense thriller series "You" in 2019 and starred in the family movie "Yes Day", both for Netflix.
Did Jenna Ortega win any awards?
Jenna Ortega has received numerous awards and nominations for her amazing career in the industry. She was the winner of the Imagen Prize and was nominated for the Southampton International Film Festival. In 2020, she was announced as an ambassador for the popular United States skincare brand called Neutrogena. She is actively involved on social media.
What is Jenna Ortega’s net worth?
Jenna Ortega's net worth at the moment is about $5 million. She started her career as an actress when she was eight years old and made the bulk of her money as a Hollywood actor, performing in some of the world's largest television series and films, including Iron Man 3, Insidious 2, Wednesday and she will be featured in many films in 2023, among them Scream. She is currently in nomination for the 2023 Golden Globe Award for her performance on Wednesday.
