Jenna Ortega is one of the most popular and talented young up-and-coming actresses working in Hollywood right now. The 22-year-old actress began her acting career at the early age of ten with the short-lived Rob Schneider‘s 2012 sitcom Rob, but she soon gained recognition for playing the role of the younger Jane in the popular romantic comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. From then on, Ortega has starred in some of the most recent horror movies and TV Shows, including the Scream franchise and the worldwide hit Netflix series Wednesday. While Ortega’s most recent filmography hasn’t been a hit either among the audience or the critics, she has still appeared in a number of brilliant movies. So, if you loved Ortega’s compelling performances, here are the seven best movies and TV shows starring Jenna Ortega you should check out right now.
7. Scream VI (Netflix, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Scream VI is a slasher horror thriller film co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay co-written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The 2023 film is the direct sequel to the 2022 film Scream and the sixth installment in the Scream film franchise. It continues the story of Sam Carpenter as she returns to New York after surviving the massacre in Woodsboro, but soon finds herself attacked by a new Ghostface alongside other survivors. Jenna Ortega stars in the role of Tara Carpenter. Scream VI also stars Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Samara Weaving, Hayden Panettiere, and Courteney Cox.
6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Netflix, HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a gothic dark fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay co-written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The 2024 legacy sequel film is set three decades after the events of the first film, and it continues the story of Lydia Deetz, who’s now a single mother and a paranormal talk show host. A family tragedy brings the family back together in Winter River, but Lydia soon finds herself losing control of everything as Beetlejuice returns to haunt her. Jenna Ortega stars as Lydia Deetz’s rebellious daughter, Astrid Deetz. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice also stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Burn Gorman, Santiago Cabrera, Nick Kellington, Amy Nuttall, and Paul Warren.
5. Scream (Paramount+, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Scream is a slasher horror thriller film co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay co-written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The 2022 film is the fifth installment in the Scream film franchise, and it is set 25 years after the original Ghostface rampage in Woodsboro. It follows Sam Carpenter as she returns to Woodsboro after her sister Tara is attacked by Ghostface in order to find the person behind the mask. Jenna Ortega plays the supporting role of Sam Carpenter’s half-sister, Tara Carpenter. Scream also stars Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell.
4. You Season 2 (Netflix)
You is a psychological crime thriller series co-created by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. Based on the book series of the same name by Caroline Kepnes, Season 2 of the Netflix series follows Joe Goldberg as he runs away to Los Angeles and changes his name to Will Bettelheim and soon finds himself a new obsession in the mysterious and beautiful young woman, Love. Jenna Ortega stars in the supporting role of Ellie Alves. You also stars Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Elizabeth Lail, Shay Mitchell, and Tati Gabrielle.
3. X (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
X is a psychological slasher horror film written and directed by Ti West. The 2022 film is set in 1979, and it revolves around an adult film’s cast and crew as they try to make an adult film on an elderly couple’s property in Texas by lying to them. When the couple realizes what’s going on, they come after the cast and crew’s lives. Jenna Ortega stars in the supporting role of Lorraine Day. X also stars Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Scott Mescudi, Martin Henderson, Owen Campbell, Stephen Ure, and Simon Prast.
2. The Fallout (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Fallout is a psychological drama film written and directed by Megan Park. The 2021 film follows Vada, a high school girl struggling with the trauma of recent tragic events as she tries to reinvent herself and change her outlook on the world. Jenna Ortega plays the lead role of Vada. The Fallout also stars Maddie Ziegler, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp, Lumi Pollack, John Ortiz, Julie Bowen, and Shailene Woodley.
1. Wednesday (Netflix)
Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural mystery comedy series co-created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, the Netflix series follows Wednesday Addams as she reluctantly begins attending her mother’s high school alma mater, Nevermore Academy, which is a private academy for outcasts and monsters. Soon after getting there, Wednesday finds herself embroiled in a monstrous murder mystery. Jenna Ortega plays the titular role of Wednesday Addams. Wednesday also stars Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, and Naomi J. Ogawa.