Early Life and Education of Jenna Ortega: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jenna Ortega. A timeline of key moments.

Jenna Marie Ortega is an American actress who began her career as a child actress. She gained recognition for playing young Jane in 'Jane the Virgin' (2014-2019) and won an Imagen Award for her leading role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series 'Stuck in the Middle' (2016-2018). She further starred as Ellie Alves in the thriller series 'You' (2019) and in the family film 'Yes Day' (2021), both on Netflix.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 27, 2002: Jenna Ortega's Birth

On September 27, 2002, Jenna Marie Ortega was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as an American actress.

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2004: Inspired by Man on Fire

In 2004, Jenna Ortega was inspired to pursue acting after watching Dakota Fanning in the thriller film Man on Fire.

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2016: Organizing a Meet-and-Greet for Charity

In 2016, Jenna Ortega organized a meet-and-greet event for fans to raise money for a young girl with cancer.

2018: Wearing Protest Jacket at Radio Disney Music Awards

At the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards, Jenna Ortega wore a jacket displaying the words "I Do Care and U Should Too" in response to Melania Trump's clothing, protesting the treatment of immigrant children.

2019: Appearing at We Day Benefit Concerts

In 2019, Jenna Ortega appeared at numerous We Day benefit concerts across the U.S. and Canada to raise funds for WE Charity.

2021: Naming Riz Ahmed as a Career Role Model

In 2021, Jenna Ortega named Riz Ahmed as a career role model, praising his acting, manner of speaking, and activism.

2023: Advocating for Ceasefire in Gaza

In 2023, Jenna Ortega, as part of Artists4Ceasefire, signed a letter urging the United States Congress and President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.