Jenna Ortega has become the favorite star of 2022 for his work in “Wednesday”. The American actress gave life to Merlina, the iconic character of the Addams family, in a new version for Netflix, under the direction of Tim Burton. The 20-year-old young artist confirmed her talent before the public and critics, which is why many viewers have wondered more details about her biography, such as her degree of studies.
Jenna began her career at the age of six, preparing to be an actress. At eight, she started working with agents and in 2012 she landed her first role on the series “Rob”appearing in the chapter titled “Baby Bug”. From there, a great future was envisioned for the little interpreter.
Then came more opportunities on “CSI: NY,” “Iron Man 3”, “Insidious: Chapter 2”, “Jane the Virgin”, “The Little Rascals Save the Day”, among others. His first leading role was achieved with Disney Channel’s “Stuck in the Middle”between 2016 and 2018. Thus his popularity began to grow on television.
In 2019, they gave her the role of Ellie Alves in the second season of “You”the popular series of Netflix about a serial killer. Later, she became Merlina, the character that Christina Ricci had left on a very high interpretation fence. For many, Ortega managed to take a great leap to leave a great performance of the young Addams. In between jobs, auditions, and more on-camera opportunities, has Jenna had a chance to study?
Jenna Ortega playing Merlina in the series “Wednesday” (Photo: Netflix)
WHAT DID JENNA ORTEGA STUDY?
Jenna Ortega studied at Coachella Valey Local High School and finished school Local Private College in California, United States. The actress of “Wednesday” He finished his studies at the age of 17, just when he was filming one of his countless projects for television and other audiovisual formats.
In that opportunity, the production team presented him with a cap and gown and they made a share to celebrate that he has finished his school stage, despite all the work he had been doing in parallel. This gesture moved jennawho has always regretted not having had a life like that of his portfolio mates.
In different interviews, the star of the aforementioned netflix series He pointed out that he has missed important moments with his friends and acquaintances his age because he is working in the entertainment industry. For example, hasn’t had a prom nor anything that resembles a usual end-of-year ceremony in schools.
Maybe Jenna Ortega has achieved a cathartic process by becoming Merlina and have a dance in the Never Again Academy, with their cast friends and other key moments in the emotional life of minors. Although, probably, that has not been enough to alleviate that void of not having had a common lifestyle. That is usually the price of fame, as the cliché goes.
Jenna Ortega posing for her social networks (Photo: Jenna Ortega / Instagram)
DOES JENNA ORTEGA WANT TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY?
After school, It is not known if Jenna Ortega plans to study a university degreeas other personalities have done, among which stands out Emma Watsonthe star of Harry Potter who graduated in English Literature from Brown University in 2014.
For the moment, Merlin’s actress he has not expressed any intentions to pursue a profession, which could not have changed with the worldwide success that he has just gained for his work in the series “Wednesday”which has made her artistic career take off suddenly, changing her life forever.
HOW TO SEE “WEDNESDAY”?
“Merlina” is available on Netflix from November 23, 2022Therefore, to see the new series you only need a subscription to the popular streaming platform.
Here you can see the official trailer for “Wednesday”:
