| Role in Jane the Virgin | Young Jane Villanueva (2014–2019) |
| Film Debut | Vice President's daughter in Iron Man 3 (2013) |
| Role in You | Ellie Alves (Season 2, 2019) |
| Role in Scream | Tara Carpenter (2022, 2023) |
| Role in Wednesday | Wednesday Addams (2022) |
| Age | 23 years old (as of 2026) |
| Height | 155 cm |
Jenna Marie Ortega, born on September 27, 2002, in Coachella Valley, California, is an American actress who has successfully transitioned from a child actor into a prominent figure in global television and the horror genre. Now 23 years old as of 2026, Ortega has built a diverse portfolio that spans multiple genres and formats. Standing at 155 cm tall, she has expanded her career far beyond her early on-screen appearances, currently working not only as a film and television actor but also as a voice actor, film producer, television producer, and writer.
Her entry into the entertainment industry began with high-profile projects. In 2013, Ortega made her official film debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She appeared in the superhero film Iron Man 3, where she played a minor role as the Vice President's daughter. While this was a brief appearance, it marked the beginning of her feature film career. The following year, she secured a part that would bring her significant early recognition. From 2014 to 2019, she played the recurring role of Young Jane Villanueva in the critically acclaimed series Jane the Virgin. Portraying the younger version of the show's titular character allowed Ortega to develop her craft over a five-year tenure, establishing her as a reliable and talented young actress on television.
As her time on Jane the Virgin concluded, Ortega began shifting toward darker, more mature narratives, proving her versatility. In 2019, she joined the cast of the psychological thriller series You for its second season. She played the character Ellie Alves, a role that served as a pivotal transition point. By stepping into the suspenseful world of You, she demonstrated her capability to handle intense material, moving away from the lighter tone of her earlier child acting roles.
Building on this momentum, Ortega solidified her status as a modern icon in the horror genre. In 2022, she starred as Tara Carpenter in the slasher film Scream, a successful entry in the franchise that led her to reprise the character in the 2023 sequel, Scream VI. That same year, she reached a new level of widespread international fame by taking on the lead role of Wednesday Addams in the 2022 Netflix series Wednesday. Her work across these major franchises highlights her impressive evolution from a young guest star into a leading force in modern entertainment.
