From Disney to Netflix Horror Queen - Jenna Ortega's Rise to Fame Ayla Vaughan delves into the life and rise to fame of Netflix's latest star, Jenna Ortega. 6 August 2025 Jenna Ortega, a 22-year-old American actress, is best known for her role in the Netflix TV show "Wednesday," but has been in the entertainment industry since she was a teenager. Season 2 of Netflix's Wednesday is set to premier August 6th. She has acted both in movies and TV shows, exploring a variety of genres, but is most well known for her horror roles.