Jenna Ortega Biography

Jenna Ortega Quick Details:

Full Name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Date of Birth: September 27, 2002
Place of Birth: Palm Desert, California
Profession: Actress, Advocate
Parents: Edward Ortega (father), Natalie Ortega (mother)
Notable Roles:
- Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI
- Lorraine Day in X
- Annie in Insidious: Chapter 2
- Wednesday Addams in Wednesday
Awards:
- Austin Film Critics Association Awards: The Robert R. “Bobby” McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award for The Fallout, Scream, X, and Studio 666.
- People's Choice Awards: The Drama Movie Star of the Year for Scream VI
Trivia:
- - Ortega almost gave up acting to play soccer
  - Her mother would drive her daughter to Los Angeles to attend auditions, which is a six-hour drive
  - She grew up in La Quinta, California, in the Coachella Valley, which is where the Coachella Music Festival is held

Jenna Ortega's Early Life and Background:

Born on September 27, 2002, in Palm Desert, California, to emergency room nurse Natalie and former sheriff Edward Ortega, who works for the California District Attorney’s office, Ortega has five siblings: Isaac, Mariah, Mia, Aliyah, and Markus.
Attended Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School.

Jenna Ortega's Entry into the Acting World:

Jenna Ortega's career highlights, including what new movies Jenna Ortega is working on and what upcoming roles Jenna Ortega will be playing:

Beyond Acting: Other Professional Endeavors of Ortega's

Ortega advocates for several causes, including the National Bullying Prevention Center, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Planned Parenthood, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, Pride Over Prejudice—a DoSomething campaign that advocates for immigrants and refugees, Artists4Ceasefire and women’s rights.
Brand Ambassador for Neutrogena and was the face of its “My Quinceañera Journey” campaign, the sportswear company Adidas, and the luxury fashion brand Dior.