Jenna Ortega: From Anonymity to Global Stardom, and Beyond
Actress Jenna Ortega yearns for her previous hidden identity.
In the world of Netflix, Jenna Ortega found her breakout role in the series "Wednesday". But before the acclaim and the limelight, she shared how she missed the anonymity of her early days.
Recently speaking with "V Magazine", Ortega, now 22, reflected on her journey. "It's come a long way since my early days, driving all over L.A. for auditions, sleeping in my car, and waiting weeks for that big break," she said. That adrenaline rush might have been thrilling, but it has been replaced by the exhaustion and celeb-status expectations that come with global stardom.
Walking Down Hollywood Boulevard
Ortega's career kicked off back in 2012 with the sitcom "Rob". Since then, she's dabbled in various TV shows and films, including the Disney Channel's "Stuck in the Middle" and the Netflix series "You - You'll Love Me". However, it was the darkly comical "Wednesday" that truly catapulted her into the limelight.
Ambitions Brewing: From Acting to Directing
Ortega's plans aren't limited to acting. She shared with The Weeknd that she wrote her first script at just 12 years old and has been refining it ever since. As for directorial ventures, she's currently taking those crucial first steps, though she kept the specifics of her project under wraps.
Ortega served as an executive producer for the first time in the second season of "Wednesday", giving her a peek behind the curtains of Hollywood's TV industry. This experience might mark the beginning of her journey into a director's chair or a writer's desk.
The Road Ahead: Combining Past, Present, and Future
Ortega's future projects include the much-anticipated "Beetlejuice" sequel, directed by Tim Burton. With her recent foray into the horror genre with "Scream" and "Scream VI", it seems Ortega is drawn to the dark and mysterious allure of these fantastical worlds.
While her plans for a directorial or writing career remain unspecific, one thing is clear: Jenna Ortega isn't just a pretty face. Her dedication, passion, and raw talent make her stand out from the crowd, and with her foot firmly planted in the realms of acting, writing, and directing, only time will tell where her journey will lead her.
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- Despite her global stardom, Jenna Ortega reminisces about the anonymity she enjoyed before her breakout role in Netflix's "Wednesday," recalling her early days of driving around Los Angeles for auditions and sleeping in her car.
- Ortega, who has been entertaining audiences since 2012, has written her first script and is considering directorial ventures, keeping the details of her future projects under wraps.
- Ortega's ambitions extend beyond acting, as she revealed to The Weeknd that she has been refining her initial script since she was 12 years old.
- Jenna Ortega, who played her part as an executive producer in the second season of "Wednesday," is set to appear in the upcoming "Beetlejuice" sequel, continuing her journey in the entertainment world through the realms of acting, writing, and potentially directing.
