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Jenna Ortega is listed as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. Jenna Ortega was born in Palm Desert, California, United States on September 27, 2002. That works out to 24 years old in 2026. The listed height is 155 cm. Notable works include Jane the Virgin, Stuck in the Middle and Elena of Avalor.
My Take
I'll be honest, I didn't fully clock Jenna Ortega until Wednesday, and then suddenly that deadpan stare and that viral dance were everywhere, and I got why people call her Gen Z's scream queen. What I really respect is the long runway behind the overnight fame, from kid roles on Stuck in the Middle and Disney's Elena of Avalor to a creepy turn on You, all before X and Scream let her own the horror lane outright. She brings this dry, unbothered intensity that makes her feel older than she is, and she's clearly picky about projects in a way most young actors aren't. Landing on Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 by her early twenties feels earned, not hyped. I'm genuinely curious where she points all that focus next.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jenna Ortega
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェナ・オルテガ
- Reading
- じぇな・おるてが
- Born
- September 27, 2002 (age 24)
- Origin
- Palm Desert, California, United States
- Height
- 155 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor / film producer / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Jane the Virgin |
| Notable work | Stuck in the Middle |
| Notable work | Elena of Avalor |
| Notable work | You |
| Notable work | Yes Day |
| Notable work | X |
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jennaortega/
- Xhttps://x.com/jennaortega
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna%20Ortega
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%83%86%E3%82%AC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21738166
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jenna Ortega born?
Jenna Ortega was born on September 27, 2002 and is 24 years old.
Where is Jenna Ortega from?
Jenna Ortega is from Palm Desert, California, United States.
What does Jenna Ortega do?
Jenna Ortega works as film actor, television actor, voice actor, film producer, television producer.
How tall is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega is 155 cm tall.
What is Jenna Ortega known for?
Jenna Ortega's notable works include Jane the Virgin, Stuck in the Middle, Elena of Avalor.
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