Jenna Ortega Biography: Movies, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Age, Height, TV Shows, Instagram, Siblings, Father, Iron Man, Wikipedia

Biography

Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002), known professionally as Jenna Ortega, is a renowned American actress and TV personality. She is known for her roles in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle and the Netflix series Jane the Virgin.

She began her acting career in 2012, appearing in commercials and short films. She made a guest appearance on an episode of CSI: NY. She went on to star in movies, such as Iron Man 3 and Insidious: Chapter 2.

Jenna Ortega‘s breakout role came in 2016 when she was cast as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle. The show aired for three seasons and ended in 2018.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Jenna Marie Ortega
Stage Name:	Jenna Ortega
Born:	27 September 2002 (age 21 years old)
Place of Birth:	Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.55 m
Parents:	Natalie Ortega, Edward Ortega
Siblings:	Aaliyah Ortega, Isaac Ortega, Markus Ortega, Mariah Ortega, Mia Ortega
Husband • Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Asher Angel (rum.), Jacob Sartorius (rum.)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	US$3 million

Early Life & Education

Jenna Ortega was born on September 27, 2002, in Coachella Valley, California, United States. 

Her mother, Natalie Ortega, is of Mexican and Puerto Rican ancestry, while her father, Edward Ortega, is of Mexican American descent. 

Jenna Ortega is the fourth in a family of six. She has five siblings: Aaliyah Ortega, Isaac Ortega, Markus Ortega, Mariah Ortega, and Mia Ortega.

Due to her work demands, Jenna Ortega lamented that she couldn’t live a normal life. She also lamented not being to attend her high school prom. 

Regarding her education, Jenna Ortega completed her schooling at a local high school. After that, she joined New York University.

Personal Life

Jenna Ortega has been the subject of some relationship rumors lately. She is rumored to be dating Asher Angel, who also stars on the Disney Channel show, Andi Mack. 

The rumors began when Jenna Ortega and Asher Angel were spotted together at a nightclub in Los Angeles. 

Jacob Sartorius was also seen at the club, leading many to believe they were together. As of now, Jenna Ortega has not confirmed or denied any of these rumors.

Jacob Sartorius, a popular musician, is also rumored to be involved with Jenna Ortega.

Career

Since she was six years old, Jenna Ortega has been drawn to the acting industry. She started getting auditions at the age of eight with the assistance of her mother and agents. In 2012, she made her acting debut in a cameo role for Rob in the episode Baby Bug.

Shortly after, she appeared as Aimee Moore in the Unspoken CSI: NY episode. She made another acting debut in 2013 with a small part as the vice president’s daughter in the superhero movie Iron Man 3.

After that, Jenna Ortega played the role of a supporting character named Annie in Insidious: Chapter 2, the second sequel of the horror series. Both films performed well at the box office.

In 2014, Jenna Ortega was cast in the role of Zoe Leon on the series Rake, and from 2014 to 2019, she played the recurring younger version of Jane on the romantic-drama series Jane the Virgin. Also, in 2014, she starred as Mary Ann in the direct-to-video comedy film The Little Rascals Save the Day. 

In 2015, Jenna Ortega was cast for the Netflix original series Richie Rich as part of the main cast, playing Darcy, a gold digger who spends Richie‘s money even without his consent; the show was panned. In the same year, she appeared as Anna Chapa in the film After Words.

In the 2018 film Saving Flora, Jenna Ortega portrayed the lead role of Dawn, the circus owner’s daughter. The film received positive reviews from critics, and Jenna Ortega received praise for her performance.

She received a nomination for Best Lead Actress at the Southampton International Film Festival. Jenna Ortega played the lead character of Ellie Alves in the second season of the Netflix thriller series titled You, which made its debut on December 26, 2019.

The Fallout, a high school drama movie featuring Jenna Ortega playing the lead character of Vada, was released in March 2021 and debuted on HBO Max on January 27, 2022. 

Filming took place between August and September of the same year after casting took place in February of that year. Critics gave it a favorable review and praised Jenna Ortega‘s performance.

Net Worth

Jenna Ortega‘s amassed net worth is estimated at around US$3 million. This young actress has only been in the business for a few years, but she’s already made a name for herself. She’s starred in two hit TV shows and has a promising future ahead of her. 

No wonder she was named one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch in 2018. With her talent and drive, Jenna Ortega will become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @Jennaortega
• Twitter handle: @Jennaortega

Filmography

• X
• The Fallout
• Yes Day
• The Babysitter
• Iron Man 3
• Insidious: Chapter 2
• Studio 666
• Girl Code
• The Little Rascal
• Songbird
• Saving Flora
• Scream