History of Jenna Ortega in Timeline
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.
1988: Release of Beetlejuice
In 1988, the movie Beetlejuice, which later spawned the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in which Jenna Ortega starred, was released.
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.
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.
2014: Role in Jane the Virgin
In 2014, Jenna Ortega received recognition for playing the younger version of Jane in The CW comedy-drama series "Jane the Virgin".
2016: Starring in Stuck in the Middle and Voicing in Elena of Avalor
In 2016, Jenna Ortega led the Disney Channel sitcom "Stuck in the Middle" as Harley Diaz and voiced Princess Isabel in "Elena and the Secret of Avalor" and "Elena of Avalor".
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.
2016: Leading Role in Stuck in the Middle
In 2016, Jenna Ortega won an Imagen Award for her leading role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle".
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.
2018: Starring in Saving Flora and casting in You
In 2018, Jenna Ortega starred in the film "Saving Flora" and was cast as Ellie Alves in the second season of the Netflix thriller series "You".
2018: Imagen Award for Stuck in the Middle
In 2018, Jenna Ortega won an Imagen Award for Best Young Actor for her work in "Stuck in the Middle".
2018: Stuck in the Middle Ended
In 2018, Jenna Ortega's role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle" came to an end.
2018: Named One of Hollywood's Top Stars Under 18
In 2018, The Hollywood Reporter named Jenna Ortega one of "Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18".
December 26, 2019: Release of You Season 2
On December 26, 2019, the second season of the Netflix thriller series "You", featuring Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves, was released.
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.
2019: Role in You
In 2019, Jenna Ortega played Ellie Alves in the thriller series "You" for Netflix.
September 2020: Release of The Babysitter: Killer Queen
In September 2020, Jenna Ortega played Phoebe in Netflix's horror film, "The Babysitter: Killer Queen", which was released.
2020: Named Neutrogena Brand Ambassador
In 2020, Jenna Ortega was named a brand ambassador for Neutrogena and was the face of its "My Quinceañera Journey" campaign.
2020: Elena of Avalor Ended
In 2020, Jenna Ortega's voice acting role as Princess Isabel in "Elena of Avalor" came to an end.
March 2021: Release of Yes Day
In March 2021, Jenna Ortega starred in the Netflix comedy movie "Yes Day", portraying a stubborn teenager, which was then released.
March 17, 2021: Premiere of The Fallout at South by Southwest
On March 17, 2021, Jenna Ortega starred in the high-school drama film "The Fallout" that premiered at South by Southwest.
May 2021: Casting as Wednesday Addams
In May 2021, Jenna Ortega was cast as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix comedy-horror series "Wednesday".
2021: Desire to Avoid Being Typecast
In 2021, Jenna Ortega expressed her desire to avoid being typecast as an actor and her intention to accept diverse roles.
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.
2021: Performance in The Fallout
In 2021, Jenna Ortega received praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in the drama film "The Fallout".
2021: Starring in Yes Day
In 2021, Jenna Ortega starred in the family film "Yes Day", released on Netflix.
January 27, 2022: Release of The Fallout on HBO Max
On January 27, 2022, the high-school drama film "The Fallout", starring Jenna Ortega, was released on HBO Max.
2022: Appearances in Studio 666, X, and American Carnage
In 2022, Jenna Ortega appeared in the horror film "Studio 666", the slasher film "X", and the comedy-horror "American Carnage".
2022: Production of Wednesday Season 1
In 2022, Jenna Ortega described the production of "Wednesday's" first season as her "most overwhelming job", and spoke about being in a constant state of confusion and stress over the direction of the series and character.
2022: Portrayal of Wednesday Addams and Scream
In 2022, Jenna Ortega gained wide recognition for portraying Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series "Wednesday" and starred in the slasher films "Scream" and "X".
2022: Role in Scream
In 2022, Jenna Ortega played Tara Carpenter in the slasher film "Scream", the fifth film in the Scream franchise.
2022: Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Ended
In 2022, Jenna Ortega's voice acting role as Brooklynn in the Netflix animated show "Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous" came to an end.
2022: Referred to as the 'Next Big Thing'
In 2022, The Hollywood Reporter referred to Jenna Ortega as the "Next Big Thing".
2022: Described as Poised and Mature
In 2022, Who What Wear described Jenna Ortega as "poised, mature, and wise beyond her years".
March 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live and Scream VI Release
In March 2023, Jenna Ortega hosted an episode of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and reprised her role as Tara Carpenter in "Scream VI", which was released.
November 2023: Exiting Scream Franchise
In November 2023, Jenna Ortega exited the "Scream" franchise following the firing of her co-star Melissa Barrera.
2023: Described as Quiet and Contemplative
A 2023 Harper's Bazaar story describes Jenna Ortega as "quiet and contemplative", while Vanity Fair wrote that she has a "black-hole persona" but is "much warmer and more cheerful than you'd expect".
2023: Included in Variety's and The Hollywood Reporter's Lists
In 2023, Jenna Ortega appeared on Variety's "Young Hollywood Impact Report" and The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100.
2023: Becoming Ambassador for Adidas and Dior
In 2023, Jenna Ortega became an ambassador for Adidas and Dior, representing Adidas Sportswear and the #DareInGrisDior campaign.
2023: Mindful of Gore Content
In 2023, Jenna Ortega said she is mindful of not "over-indexing on the gore scale" in her roles.
2023: Starring in Scream VI
In 2023, Jenna Ortega starred in the slasher film "Scream VI".
2023: Featured on The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List
In 2023, Jenna Ortega was featured on the Power 100 list from The Hollywood Reporter.
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.
February 2024: Starring in Doritos Super Bowl Ad
In February 2024, Jenna Ortega starred in an advertisement for Doritos that aired at the Super Bowl LVIII.
2024: Starring in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
In 2024, Jenna Ortega starred in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", the sequel to "Beetlejuice", playing Astrid Deetz.
2024: Starring Role in Miller's Girl and Executive Production of Winter Spring Summer or Fall
In 2024, Jenna Ortega starred in the drama "Miller's Girl", playing Cairo Sweet and executive produced the romantic drama "Winter Spring Summer or Fall".
2024: Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In 2024, Jenna Ortega was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2024: Called 'The Gen Z Obsession'
In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter referred to Jenna Ortega as "The Gen Z Obsession". Forbes included her on the 2024 edition of its 30 Under 30 in the Hollywood & Entertainment category.
2025: Reprising Role in Wednesday Season 2 and Joining Klara and the Sun
In 2025, Jenna Ortega is slated to reprise her role as Wednesday in the second season of Wednesday, becoming an executive producer. She has also joined the cast of Klara and the Sun and will appear in and executive produce Hurry Up Tomorrow.
2025: Starring in Death of a Unicorn
In 2025, Jenna Ortega starred in the dark comedy "Death of a Unicorn" alongside Paul Rudd.
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