UNAIDS Ambassador and voice actor for cartoons: 5 interesting facts about Jenna Ortega

Jenna Marie Ortega is a talented actress, known for her role in the TV series Wednesday. She was born on September 27, 2002. Starting her career at a young age, she has received praise for her acting in various films and TV shows. SSPDaily has collected 5 interesting facts about this young artist that will definitely surprise you.

Family of six children

Jenna Ortega was born in Coachella Valley, California, to a family of six children. The family supported her acting career by helping the star prepare for auditions. While Jenna pursued acting, her siblings chose other paths. Because of her early career start, she missed out on typical teenage events like prom and graduation.

Early start

Her interest in acting sparked at the age of six. In 2012, Jenna made her acting debut in an episode of the TV series The Baby Bug. Just a year later, she got a minor role in the superhero movie Iron Man 3. The celebrity's career gained momentum when she portrayed Annie in Insidious: Chapter 2.

Jenna's breakthrough came when she took on the role of young Jane in the popular TV series Jane the Virgin in 2014. The same year, she landed the role of Darcy in the TV series Richie Rich.

Voice acting in cartoons

Jenna Ortega made history by voicing Isabelle in the Disney Channel animated series Elena of Avalor. It was the first time a Latin American actress voiced a Disney princess. By the way, in one of her interviews, Jenna expressed her long-standing desire to play a Disney princess.

UNAIDS Ambassador

Jenna Ortega is proud to be a UNAIDS ambassador, a role she took on in honor of her late grandfather who died of AIDS. Her work with the organization is to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. The actress's efforts are aimed at making HIV/AIDS a normal topic of discussion in society and contributing to the development of her community.

Mastering cello for the Wednesday series

Jenna Ortega's dedication to her craft is evident in her role as Wendy Adams in the comedy television series Wednesday. The series tells the story of a girl who solves mysteries at her school. The show has gained immense popularity and has become the most watched series on Netflix worldwide.

To prepare for this role, Jenny had to learn to play the cello. She spent two months mastering the instrument and expressed her desire to continue developing her musical talents.