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Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega is an American actress known for her roles in television and film, including Harley Diaz in *Stuck in the Middle* and Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s *Wednesday*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jenna Ortega is an American actress known for roles in *Stuck in the Middle* and *Wednesday*. She began acting as a child and gained wider recognition through horror films and Netflix.

What it is

Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress who started her professional career at age nine. She first gained notice playing a younger version of Jane in *Jane the Virgin* and later landed her breakout Disney Channel role as Harley Diaz in *Stuck in the Middle*.

Why it matters

Ortega’s portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s *Wednesday* brought her international recognition and major award nominations, including Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild nods. The role helped establish her as a prominent young screen actor with a growing global fanbase.

Key details

Beyond *Wednesday*, Ortega is known for appearing in horror films like *Scream* (2022), *X* (2022), and *Scream VI* (2023). She has also played roles in *You* and *Yes Day*. Her work is widely available to Canadian audiences through Netflix and major film releases.

In short

  • Began acting at age nine
  • Breakout role: Harley Diaz in *Stuck in the Middle*
  • Internationally famous for playing Wednesday Addams
  • Known for horror films: *Scream*, *X*, *Scream VI*
Canadian angle

Jenna Ortega is widely known to Canadian audiences through Netflix series and major film releases, including *Wednesday* and the *Scream* franchise.

Quick questions

Who is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega is an American actress known for television and film roles, especially *Stuck in the Middle* and *Wednesday*.
When was Jenna Ortega born?
She was born on September 27, 2002.
What role made Jenna Ortega internationally famous?
Her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s *Wednesday* brought her international recognition.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna_Ortega
    Supports: Career overview, early acting, major roles, and award nominations.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jenna-Ortega
    Supports: Birth date/place, nationality, child acting background, *Stuck in the Middle*, and *Wednesday*.
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna_Ortega
    Supports: Full name, birthplace, and early notable roles including *Stuck in the Middle*, *You*, and *Yes Day*.
  4. Fangoria — https://www.fangoria.com/people/jenna-ortega/
    Supports: Birth details, roles in *Scream*, *X*, *Wednesday*, and activism claims.