Wednesday is back

From child star to international success

Jenna Ortega is an American actress best known for playing Wednesday Addams in the popular Netflix series Wednesday. She was born on 27 September 2002 in Coachella Valley, California. Jenna is the fourth of six children, and her family originally comes from Mexico and Puerto Rica. From a young age, Jenna wanted to become an actress. She started acting at the age of 9, and her passion quickly turned into a professional career.

Her first major role was playing young Jane in the TV series Jane the Virgin. This role helped her become known in the entertainment industry. In 2016, Jenna got her first lead role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle. She played a smart and creative middle child in a big family, and young viewers loved her energy and humour.

In 2019, Jenna joined the Netflix series You, where she played Ellie Alves, a teenager with a sharp mind and strong opinions. This role showed that she could act in more serious and dramatic shows. Around the same time, Jenna began appearing in more films, especially in the horror genre. Her performances received great reviews and fans and critics began calling her a "scream queen" – a name often used for actresses famous for horror roles.

In 2022, Jenna became an international star. She played Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday, which is one of the most-watched shows in the world. Her version of Wednesday was different from the past: she made the character more serious, clever, and independent. One of the most famous scenes from the series is the school dance in episode 4. Jenna created the dance choreography herself, and the scene went viral on social media. Millions of people watched and copied her dance on TikTok and Instagram.

Jenna won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Performance in a Show in 2023 for her acting in Wednesday. She also received several nominations for other awards. Fans and critics said she gave Wednesday Addams a new and modern personality.

Outside of acting, Jenna likes to talk about important topics. She speaks about mental health, especially for young people, and encourages Latinos to work in film and television. She often shares positive and encouraging messages with her followers on social media.

Today, Jenna Ortega is seen as one of the most talented young actresses in Hollywood. Thanks to everything she has done so far, she has become a role model for many teenagers around the world.