Personal details
- Birth Date: 2002-09-27
- Height: 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
- Birth Location: Coachella Valley, California, USA
- Parents: Natalie Ortega
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Jenna Marie Ortega, born September 27, 2002, out in Coachella Valley, California—yeah, that place everyone thinks is just about the music fest. She jumped into acting when she was just nine. Not kidding, she’s been hustling since before she could drive. People first noticed her as Harley, the DIY whiz kid smack in the middle of a wild family of seven on Disney’s “Stuck in the Middle.” Honestly, if you’ve got siblings, you probably saw yourself in her chaos. But Disney was just the warm-up. Jenna’s been everywhere, popping up in everything from “Jane the Virgin” (where she played Young Jane, total scene-stealer) to Netflix’s “Richie Rich” as Darcy. She’s not one of those child stars who fade out, either. She went straight into darker stuff, like “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” in 2020, just to show she’s not afraid to mix it up. By now, she’s stacked up over 15 major TV shows and movies, and she’s almost always front and center. Her roots are Mexican and Puerto Rican, and she’s never quiet about it. Jenna’s been real about how tough it was, especially with Hollywood’s weird obsession with typecasting and all those “you don’t look Latina enough” comments. She’s talked about it—how doors didn’t exactly swing open for her, but she kept showing up anyway. Now, she’s working with big studios, snagging lead roles, and just doing her thing. Her last name? Pretty much locked into Hollywood history at this point.
Jenna Ortega actually picked up the cello from scratch just to nail her role as Wednesday Addams in the 2022 series. She didn’t just fake it for the camera—she actually put in the time, learning how to play for real, which is nuts when you think about how much else she had to juggle. It’s not every day you see an actor go that hard for accuracy, right? The cello scenes aren’t just for show either; they’re woven into Wednesday’s whole weird, moody vibe. It’s got that gothic flair, and honestly, her playing adds a ton of depth to the character. Plus, anyone who’s ever tried to play a string instrument knows how brutal it is to sound decent, let alone look like a prodigy on screen. So, next time you’re watching her shred those strings, yeah, she actually worked for that. It’s just another example of Ortega absolutely owning the role.
reference nMoving through life, I kind of just let love and good vibes steer the ship, you know? Whether I’m grinding away at work, chatting with people, or even figuring out what to do next, it all comes down to wanting to do right by others. There’s this sense that if you bring positivity to the table, stuff just works out better—like karma, or maybe just plain old kindness. I’m not pretending to be all sunshine and rainbows every day (who can, really?), but I try to keep the energy high, even when things get weird or messy. It’s wild how much softer the world feels when you start from a place of warmth and care. People notice, too—they relax, open up more, and suddenly, the mood shifts. Decisions feel less like math problems and more like gut checks, guided by what feels right, not just what looks good on paper. That’s pretty much my secret sauce for dealing with the chaos out there.
September 27, 2002
5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Coachella Valley, California, USA
Yes, No Children
Natalie Ortega and Surekha
22 years old