Jenna Ortega Biography: Age, Wednesday, Scream, Beetlejuice, Family and Career

Jenna Ortega is an American actress whose career moved from Disney Channel and family television to horror, prestige streaming and global pop culture fame.

Ortega was born in Rancho Mirage, California, and grew up in La Quinta. She began acting professionally as a child and became known for her sharp screen presence, especially in darker comedy and horror roles.

Her rise sits beside other young Hollywood stories on StarUnbox, including Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet and Glen Powell.

Ortega first gained attention as young Jane in Jane the Virgin and Harley Diaz in Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle. She later moved into mature roles in You, The Fallout, Scream, X and Wednesday.

Ortega is often described as a modern scream queen because of her work in Scream, X, Wednesday and other darker projects. Her fashion, interviews and role choices also made her a strong Gen Z celebrity figure.

Ortega is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage and is one of six children. Public profiles often highlight her family background and early interest in acting, which began when she was very young.