American actress Jenna Ortega is one of the biggest young stars in Hollywood today. Starting her career as a child actress, Ortega starred in series and films, achieving worldwide fame when she played Wednesday in the Netflix series of the same name.
The actress also appeared in films such as “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and the slasher franchise “Scream.”
How about we explore her career a little? Below, we have compiled a list of the best films and series that feature Jenna Ortega.
Top 10 Movies and TV Shows with Jenna Ortega
Check out a list of the best Jenna Ortega films and series below.
Life After (2021)
The Fallout (2021) / Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures (disclosure)
Jenna Ortega has the lead role in the drama “Life After.” She stars as Vada, a high school student traumatized after experiencing a shooting at her school.
The cast also includes Maddie Ziegler, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp and Shailene Woodley.
The Miller Girl (2024)
Miller’s Girl (2024) / Credit: Lionsgate (disclosure)
Alongside Martin Freeman, Jenna Ortega stars in the drama “The Miller Girl.” Ortega plays Cairo Sweet, an 18-year-old from a wealthy family who is in her senior year of high school.
She ends up getting into a complicated relationship with her creative writing teacher (Freeman).
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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X – Mark of Death (2022)
X (2022) / Credit: A24 (disclosure)
The slasher “X – The Mark of Death” is the first film in the “X” trilogy. The plot is set in 1979 and follows a film crew of a porn film that rents a property in Texas for filming.
However, after bizarre events, they end up having to fight for their lives. Written and directed by Ti West, the film stars Mia Goth.
Jenna Ortega has a supporting role, playing the quiet Lorraine Day, one of the film crew.
Where to watch: rent and buy on Youtube Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Microsoft Store
Yes Day (2021)
Yes Day (2021) / Credit: Netflix (disclosure)
Based on a children’s book of the same name, “Yes Day” is a comedy aimed at the whole family.
In the plot, an overprotective couple with their three children realize that they have been saying “no” too often. To ease the rigidity, they decide to create Yes Day, a 24-hour period in which they cannot say “no” to their children.
Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramírez play the couple, while Jenna Ortega stars as one of the daughters, Katie.
American Panic (2022)
American Carnage (2022) / Credit: Saban Films (disclosure)
Mixing horror and comedy, “American Panic” presents a social critique. The story follows a governor who decides to deport all the children of undocumented immigrants.
However, these young people are given the chance to have their charges dropped by volunteering to care for the elderly. However, this opportunity turns out to be a terrible conspiracy.
Jenna Ortega stars in the film alongside Jorge Lendeborg Jr. and Eric Dane.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Scream 5 (2022)
Scream (2022) / Credit: Paramount Pictures (disclosure)
The fifth film in the “Scream” franchise takes place 25 years after the original released in 1996. In the plot, a new Ghostface emerges and threatens a group of teenagers linked to past murders.
Jenna Ortega joins the cast, playing Tara Carpenter, sister of Sam, the protagonist played by Melissa Barrera. The cast also includes Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell reprising their roles.
Where to watch: rent and buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store and Youtube Movies (rental only).
Scream 6 (2023)
Scream VI (2023) / Credit: Paramount Pictures (disclosure
A direct sequel to “Scream 5,” this film follows a new Ghostface who attacks the survivors of the previous film in New York.
Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera return to their roles. The cast also includes Mason Gooding, Roger L. Jackson, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Hayden Panettiere and Courteney Cox.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) / Credit: Netflix (disclosure)
A sequel to “The Babysitter” (2017), this comedy-horror film is directed by McG. The plot takes place two years after the first, where Cole (Judah Lewis) escaped from a satanic cult led by his babysitter (Samara Weaving). Now, he must once again flee from the forces of evil, facing new and old enemies.
Jenna Ortega plays Phoebe Atwell, a new student attending Cole’s school. The cast also includes Emily Alyn Lind and Bella Thorne.
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Wednesday / Credit: Netflix (disclosure)
The role that gave Jenna Ortega worldwide fame was Wednesday in the Netflix series that bears the character’s name.
With Tim Burton as one of the executive producers and director of some episodes, the series is based on the multimedia franchise “The Addams Family”.
You
You / Credit: Netflix (disclosure)
The television series “You” follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a serial killer and bookstore manager who falls in love and becomes obsessed.
Jenna Ortega joins the cast in the second season, playing the character Ellie Alves.
