The American actress Jenna Ortega turns 22 this Friday (27). Despite being young, she has an extensive career in films and series acclaimed by the public and critics. Check out a selection made by CNN with six of them in the article below.
Jenna Ortega began her career as a child actress in “Jane the Virgin” a series in which she played the younger version of the protagonist. Afterwards, she gained prominence when she starred in the Disney Channel series “A Irmã do Meio”, in 2016.
In various roles over the last few years, Jenna has mainly starred in horror works. Recently, she became widely known for her role as Wandinha Addams, in the Netflix series of the same name. His most recent work — and also widely recognized — was in “The Ghosts Are Still Fun”, a sequel directed by filmmaker Tim Burtom.
Check out 6 films and series with Jenna Ortega
“The Middle Sister” (2016)
Harley (Jenna Ortega) is 13 years old and the middle child. Having six siblings isn’t exactly easy, but the girl manages to find very unique ways to keep her family together and stand out among several brothers and sisters.
Where to watch? The series is available on Disney+.
“You” (2019)
The series focuses on Joe (Penn Badgley), who goes to extreme lengths to enter the lives of those who fascinate him. Behind his gentle ways lies a murderous rage and a disturbing past. The first season was released in 2018 and Jenna Ortega is part of the cast of the second season, released in 2019.
Where to watch? The series is available on Netflix.
“Life After” (2021)
A high school student named Vada (Jenna Ortega) has to deal with the emotional consequences of a school tragedy. As she reinvents herself, she also reevaluates her relationships.
Where to watch? The film is available on Max.
“Scream 5” (2022)
A return to the classic Scream franchise, the film stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Twenty-five years after a series of brutal crimes shocked quiet Woodsboro, a new killer appropriates the mask of Ghostface and begins stalking a group of teenagers to uncover secrets of the town’s deadly past.
Where to watch? The film is available on Prime Video.
“X – The Mark of Death” (2022)
The first film released in the trilogy also composed of “Pearl” (2022) and “MaXXXine” (2024), “X” introduces the character Maxine Mix (Mia Goth), who, together with a group of actors (Jenna Ortega), proposes making an adult film in rural Texas.
When the venue’s owners catch their young guests in the act, the cast finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.
Where to watch? The film is available on Prime Video.
“Ghosts Still Have Fun” (2024)
Sequel to the classic horror film “The Ghosts Have Fun”, released in 1988, the new story shows the return of Lydia (Winona Ryder) to the house where her family was haunted in the original plot after a tragic event involving one of her loved ones. darlings.
Accompanied by her will be her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), who will be responsible for finding a model of the city, built by the ghost couple in the 1988 story.
Where to watch? The film is still available in some cinemas in Brazil.
This content was originally published in Além de “Wandinha”: 6 series and films with Jenna Ortega that you need to know about on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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