Jenna Ortega: 8 Fascinating Facts About 'Wednesday' Star That Are Actually True

Jenna Ortega is one of the fastest-rising Latina stars in Hollywood right now. Thanks to her role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix's hit series "Wednesday."

While she may have started as a lead in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle," her stardom rose even further as she continued to play leading roles in films and TV series as of late.

Jenna Ortega: 8 Fascinating Facts About 'Wednesday' Star That You May Not Know

Jenna Ortega has been in the public eye since she was little. However, there are many aspects of her life that the public may still not know about. So, here are eight interesting facts about the star of the "Wednesday" series.

Her Acting Career Began When She Was 9

Although she's only 20 years old, Jenna Ortega has been gracing TV screens for more than a decade. Her acting career started when her mother shared a video of her on Facebook. It opened doors for the young Ortega as she was discovered through it.

The Latina star officially got her start when she was nine and landed her first minor role in the series "The Baby Bug" in 2012. Since then, she has appeared in various projects like "CSI: NY," "Iron Man 3" and "Insidious: Chapter 2."

She Is the First Latina Disney Princess

Jenna Ortega voiced Princess Isabel in the Disney animated series, "Elena of Avalor." The animated show centered around Disney's first Latina princess, according to Seventeen. Thus, Ortega made history by voicing Disney's first Latina princess, which was a dream come true for her. She previously admitted that she had always wanted to play a Latina princess.

Jenna Ortega Inspired by a Dakota Fanning Performance

The Latina actress also admitted that she took much inspiration from another famous child star, Dakota Fanning. According to Insider, Ortega wanted to become the "Puerto Rican version" of Fanning's character, Lupita Ramos, who was kidnapped in the Denzel Washington film, "Man on Fire." She saw the movie when she was six, and it inspired her to take up acting a few years later.

A UNAIDS Ambassador

Only a few people know that Jenna Ortega is actually a celebrity ambassador for UNAIDS. She had been working with the UN organization even before her role as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series "Wednesday" made her a household name.

According to Pure Wow, her grandfather died from AIDS. Speaking at a youth empowerment event in 2017, the actress said: "I want to help eliminate the stigma of AIDS and get people talking about it. Make it normal. Bring it up. It's a disease that affects all of us."

She Covered Herself in Blood to Audition for 'Wednesday'

Jenna Ortega reportedly arrived at her audition for "Wednesday" covered with fake blood. She previously told Wired that she had just finished shooting the horror film "X" and was still covered in fake blood when she appeared in a Zoom audition with legendary director Tim Burton, who laughed after seeing her.

Huge Fan of 'Stranger Things'

In an interview with "Talk Nerdy With Us," Jenna Ortega revealed that she's a huge fan of Netflix's hit science-fiction series "Stranger Things." She said: "I follow everyone's theories about the show, and I cannot get enough of it."

Nominated for a Golden Globe

Jenna Ortega was nominated for the 2023 Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy TV series. The Latina actress earned her first Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Wednesday Addams.

Jenna Ortega Written a Book

The "Wednesday" star released her first book "It's All Love: Reflections for Your Heart and Soul" in 2021. The actress reflects on life, family, love, mental health, and her experiences as a young Latina in Hollywood in this collection of personal stories and quotes.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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