How old is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is 23 years old (born September 27, 2002).

Is Jenna Ortega still alive?

Yes, Jenna Ortega is still alive as of 2026, aged 23.

What is Jenna Ortega's real name?

Jenna Ortega's full birth name is J. Ortega.

Where is Jenna Ortega from?

Jenna Ortega is from Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, USA, United States.

What generation is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is a Generation Z, born in 2002.

Jenna Ortega

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Born in Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, USA, Jenna Ortega became one of North America's most celebrated Actors during the Generation Z era.

Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress. She began her career as a child and received recognition for her role as a younger version of Jane in The CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin (2014–2019). She then won an Imagen Award for her leading role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018). She played Ellie Alves in the thriller series You (2019) and starred in the family film Yes Day (2021), both for Netflix. In the drama film The Fallout, Ortega received praise for her performance as a traumatised high school student (2021).

"While she had a strong foundation in earlier roles, Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the 2022 Netflix series 'Wednesday' became her definitive career highlight." — About Jenna Ortega

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Born

Years in career5 years active

September 27th, 2002

Birthplace

Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation Z

Career

5 years

Region

North America

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How Jenna Ortega compares to other Actors

🎂Jenna Ortega is 30 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Jenna Ortega	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	23	53	-30 yrs
Career length	5 yrs	~35 yrs	-30 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Jenna Ortega

Did you know?

Did you know that Jenna Ortega became a vegan at a young age and is a passionate advocate for animal rights?

5 Lesser-known facts

She started acting professionally at the age of six, appearing in commercials for brands like Colgate and Target.
She is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent, often speaking out about her heritage and cultural identity.
In 2020, she co-authored a book titled 'It's All Love: Reflections for Your Heart & Soul,' offering advice to teens.
She voiced Princess Isabel in the Disney animated series 'Elena of Avalor' for multiple seasons from 2016-2020.
She filmed the iconic 'Wednesday' dance scene while having COVID-19 symptoms, which she later expressed regret about.

Career highlight

While she had a strong foundation in earlier roles, Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the 2022 Netflix series 'Wednesday' became her definitive career highlight. Her deadpan performance and iconic dance scene captivated global audiences, earning her widespread critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Legacy

Jenna Ortega is quickly establishing herself as a prominent voice for her generation, celebrated for her diverse roles, particularly in the horror genre, and for championing Latina representation in Hollywood.