Jenna Ortega’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows, According To IMDb
Jenna Ortega is a name you have to get used to hearing as the talented young actor is starting to pop up everywhere. Although she’s only 19, Ortega has already impressed in a handful of movies and TV shows throughout her career, and 2022 is already all around her.
She appeared in a movie on HBO Max, a new installment in an iconic franchise, and has two more horror films on the horizon. In many ways, Ortega is a new screen queen for the modern era. As her career continues to grow, she already has highly rated roles on IMDb.
ten Elena of Avalor (2016-2020) – 6.5
Stream on Disney+
It’s always appreciated to find an animated television series centered around a heroic female character. This is the case with Helen of Avalora Disney Channel show centered on the titular Elena, a princess who must save her kingdom from an evil witch.
Aimee Carrero voiced the title character but Jenna Ortega was Princess Isabel, her younger sister who was also a brilliant inventor. The series was well received for a number of aspects, featured guest voice actors like Mark Hamill, and won multiple Emmy Awards.
9 Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) – 6.6
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the Insidious franchise is actually one of the most impressive among horror movies. Most of the entries were acclaimed, including the sequel to 2010’s debut album, Insidious: Chapter 2. The film brought back most of the original cast, including Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne.
The series is boosted by horror master James Wan in the director’s chair. Although considered inferior to the original due to a lack of surprises, it still worked for the most part. Jenna Ortega was still very young when she came out and had a small role as a girl named Annie.
8 Scream (2022) – 6.6
Rent on Apple TV
The latest addition to Jenna Ortega’s filmography is Workshop 666 but it currently holds an IMDb rating that is just below its top 10. Just before that came Screamthe fifth entry in the slasher franchise to receive top reviews.
Scream reunites the original film’s main trio as a new Ghostface impersonator killer arrives to prey on people with family ties to those from the franchise’s past. Ortega plays Tara, who bucks the show’s trend of being the opening scene’s first victim by surviving and playing a role in the future as her sister is the main ending girl.
7 Rake (2014) – 6.8
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In 2014, Rake premiered on Fox and led by the ever-solid Greg Kinnear as the protagonist, Keegan Deane. He’s a self-destructive criminal defense attorney who ends up getting in trouble with everyone around him, including his ex-wife, his bookie, the IRS, and more.
The show is actually an adaptation of a popular Australian television series. This version lasted 40 episodes, while this one only reached 13 before being canceled. Jenna Ortega had a small recurring role as Zoe Leon, the daughter of Ben (Keegan’s best friend) and Scarlet (an ADA from Los Angeles).
6 The Fallout (2021) – 7.0
Stream on HBO Max
If there’s one movie to watch to get a real sense of Jenna Ortega’s talent as an actress, it’s The consequences. It first premiered at South by Southwest in 2021 before debuting on HBO Max in early 2022 and received rave reviews for the performances and debut writer/director Megan Park.
The film centers on two teenage girls who form a tragic bond after hiding in the bathroom together during a school shooting. Both Ortega and Maddie Ziegler deliver heartbreaking performances and the film is fantastic but difficult to watch multiple times due to the sad nature of it all.
5 Iron Man 3 (2013) – 7.2
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It will probably come as a surprise to learn that Jenna Ortega has had a role in the MCU. Of course, that’s because it was a minor role and so many years ago that she might one day land a whole new role in the franchise and most people wouldn’t be wise enough. .
Ortega appeared in iron man 3, the final installment in Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic Tony Stark-centric trilogy. She had a small role as the Vice President’s daughter who is one of the many people Tony Stark has to save. The film was well received by critics, although some fans disliked the changes made from the source material.
4 Big City Greens (2019-2022) – 7.4
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One thing that has become clear to Jenna Ortega is that voice acting is something she seems to thrive in. One of his best but underrated roles is in Big City Greensanother animated series on Disney Channel.
The show focuses on a family that loses their own farm and has to move to a smaller one in the middle of a town. Ortega lends her voice to a character named Gabriella, who is the rambunctious girlfriend of the central family’s son, Crickett.
3 Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-Present) – 7.6
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Speaking of voice acting roles, Jenna Ortega is currently doing it in Jurassic World: Cretaceous Camp. The show is a lively continuation of the iconic jurassic park franchise aimed at children and focusing on a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped on an island after the escape of the dinosaurs.
Many adult characters on the show are voiced by talents like Stephanie Beatriz and Jameela Jamil, while Ortega plays Brooklynn, one of the main characters. Although the series only premiered in 2020, there have already been four seasons and it has won both an Annie and an Emmy Award.
2 You (2018-Present) – 7.8
Stream on Netflix
Most people probably know Jenna Ortega from her role in You. The series started on Lifetime but only struggled to find new life when it moved to Netflix, becoming one of the juggernaut’s most popular shows to stream and getting more seasons.
Ortega joined the series in Season 2 as Ellie Alves, the neighbor of the dangerous serial killer protagonist, Joe. They form an interesting bond with Ellie’s sister, Delilah. Season 2 was arguably the best-rated of the show and helped launch Ortega’s star status.
1 Jane the Virgin (2014-2019) – 8.0
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When you consider that Joan the Virgin spanning 100 episodes, you’d think someone who only appeared in less than 30 episodes didn’t play a major role. However, Jenna Ortega’s run in the popular telenovela is actually pivotal to the story.
Throughout the show, Ortega would appear as the younger version of Jane. She’s done it more than any other actor who’s taken on the role over time in key flashback sequences. Joan the Virgin won numerous awards during its run and made Gina Rodriguez a household name.
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