Jenna Ortega, an American actress of Latin descent, has gained recognition thanks to her role as “Wednesday” in the Netflix series of the same name. However, her success in Hollywood did not come without challenges, as she has challenged beauty stereotypes ingrained in the entertainment industry.
In an interview, Jenna Ortega shared her initial experience in the entertainment industrywhere she struggled to obtain roles due to the lack of Latinx representation and restrictive beauty standards.
As a child actress, she realized that she had few opportunities, since she did not fit into pre-established molds. The actress highlighted the difficulty of hearing that her appearance, something she could not change, was an obstacle to her success. As she grew older, many of her roles simply weren’t right for her, which she found challenging.
Jenna Ortega hopes her experience inspires change in the entertainment industry and that young women do not feel pressure to change their appearance to be considered beautiful or valuable.
For her, her Latin heritage has been the subject of debate and criticism, as some question her authenticity as a representative of Latin culture.
The actress recognizes the discussions around Latino identity and feels insecure for not having been born in a Spanish-speaking country or having spent much time in certain regions of Latin origin. However, Jenna Ortega maintains her commitment to opening doors for other Latin artists and encourage greater representation in the entertainment industry.
His wish is that all people of Latin descent can see themselves reflected on the screen and he feels the responsibility of paving the way for future generations. Jenna Ortega advocates for diversity and inclusion in the industryhoping that her success will inspire others to follow in her footsteps and fight entrenched stereotypes.
‘Wednesday’ actress leaves the series mid-filming
The series of Netflix’s “Wednesday” has faced a significant setback after the departure of one of the main cast members.
This spin-off of the Addams Family, centered on the character made famous by Christina Riccibecame a hit upon its release in November 2021. Its popularity quickly led to the authorization of a second season, with Jenna Ortega reprising her role as the psychic teenager from her time at Nevermore Academy. Production was underway in Romania when the Hollywood strike abruptly halted filming.
As the strike continues five months later, “Wednesday” faces the news that Thora Birch, who joined the series in a relevant role, had to leave without completing her scenes.
A representative for MGM, the series’ production company, announced that Birch returned to the United States due to a personal matter and will not resume production.
Sources close to the situation reported that Birch, known for her role in “Ghost World,” had to return to care for a sick family member. Although Birch did not complete all of his scenes, he had filmed most of them. In the second season, Birch played Tamara Novak, Merlina’s dorm supervisor.
Uncertainty surrounds the use of scenes filmed by Birch in the series, and it has not been confirmed whether a replacement will be sought or whether new characters will be added to conclude Novak’s story.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán, who play Morticia and Homer Addamswill return to accompany Jenna Ortega in the second season.
He success of “Wednesday” was evident a week after its release when it accumulated a total of 341.2 million hours of streaming, surpassing the record of “Stranger Things.”
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