Jenna Ortega talks Chicana identity, Growing Up in the Coachella Valley and the pressure of speaking Spanish

Jenna Ortega talks Chicana identity, Growing Up in the Coachella Valley and the pressure of speaking Spanish

The 22-year-old actress, whose Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage has always been part of her public image. In an interview with Vogue Mexico, Jenna Ortega revealed how growing up Chicana in Indio, California shaped her, and why speaking Spanish continues to be a sensitive subject.

Jenna Ortega Reveals The Painful Truth Behind Her Early Fame

MEGAJenna Ortega is finally telling the truth about what it was really like to grow up in Hollywood. During a recent interview, the "Wednesday" star admitted that behind the fame, her childhood was filled with struggles that left her feeling unheard, overworked, and even unsafe at times. From endless Disney schedules to disturbing AI images that targeted her as a teen, Ortega faced battles no young girl should endure. Now 22, she is finally open…