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Jenna Ortega: From Child Star to Goth Queen
31 Jan
Summary
- Ortega began acting at age nine, landing early roles on sitcoms.
- She gained widespread recognition with Disney Channel's 'Stuck in the Middle'.
- Ortega is now expanding her career into producing and directing.
Jenna Ortega embarked on her acting journey at a remarkably young age, securing her first television roles at nine years old in 2012. Her early career included appearances on sitcoms like 'Rob' and an episode of 'CSI: NY,' alongside a brief, uncredited role in 'Iron Man 3.'
Her breakthrough came with the lead role of Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series 'Stuck in the Middle.' This period also saw her feature in 'Jane the Virgin' and 'Richie Rich,' building a solid foundation as a working child actor.
Ortega later transitioned to more mature and darker roles, gaining acclaim in horror films such as 'The Babysitter: Killer Queen,' 'X,' and the 'Scream' franchise, earning her the moniker 'Gen Z's scream queen.' She also received praise for her dramatic performance in 'The Fallout.'
The global phenomenon 'Wednesday' in 2022 solidified Ortega's status as a superstar. Her dedicated portrayal of the iconic character led to significant streaming records and prestigious award nominations, including Golden Globes and Emmys.
Now, at 23, Ortega is expanding her influence beyond acting, taking on executive producer roles for 'Wednesday's second season. She has expressed ambitions to write and direct, reportedly working on a script for a decade, indicating a desire to tell her own stories.
