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Known for her sharp wit, dark humor, and remarkable talent, Jenna Ortega’s rise in Hollywood has been quite remarkable. Even though the young actress began her acting career at just 9 years old, all it took was one role to really put her on the map. From her breakout role as Harley Diaz in Disney’s ‘Stuck in the Middle’ (2016-2018) to her captivating portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ (2022-), Ortega has consistently demonstrated that she is far more than a rising star. Her ability to tackle a range of roles with much depth and nuance has led many to compare her to Aubrey Plaza, but Ortega is carving her own path in the industry. The young actress stands out for her versatility and her distinct ability to bring complex characters to life. As her career continues to soar, Ortega is rapidly becoming one of the...

Jenna Ortega may just have become a household name after runaway hit “Wednesday,” but the rising talent has been in Hollywood for over a decade, starting her career at just 10 years old.

Ortega, who also sings on top of her acting, marked her onscreen debut with a 2012 episode of “Rob.” Just one year later, she played the Vice President’s daughter in Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.” The Disney star appeared in “Little Rascal’s Save the Day,” “Know It All Nina,” “Richie Rich,” and “Stuck in the Middle” before breaking into the horror genre. A longtime scream queen, Ortega’s credits include “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “Babysitter: Killer Queen,” “You,” “X,” and, of course, “Scream” and the upcoming “Scream 6.”

“I never really considered it because a lot of what I do is horror, and they all have these moody and nasty qualities, but what I love is that they also have a sassy teenage nature,...

Jenna Ortega has undergone a remarkable transformation. She first began doing national commercials as a kid before making the leap into TV, initially scooping up bit parts on network television. Slowly, those roles got bigger and bigger until her first break came with landing young Jane in The CW's "Jane the Virgin." She suddenly had everyone's attention, and she then entered her Disney era with roles in "Elena of Avalor" and "Stuck in the Middle." Eventually, Ortega was ready to break away and do other things, but worried she would be put into only one box. 

"There's a stigma that that's all you could do, or you're just not a serious actor," she told Nylon. "There were multiple times where I was seriously considering quitting and stopping. Nobody tells you this until you get there, but there's an awkward phase in your life where you're going through puberty and there's...