To the skills Jenna Ortega was forced to learn to play Merlina, the actress adds another impressive talent.
Jenna Ortega has become one of the most sought-after and popular actresses thanks to her participation in “Wednesday” (“Merlina” in Latin America or “Miércoles” in Spain), where she plays the youngest of the Addams, the eccentric family that became popular in the late 90s thanks to the films starring Christina Ricci.
In the Netflix series, the actress of Latin descent plays Merlina Addams, a girl with a cruel and dark sense of humor who enters Nevermore Academy after being expelled from other schools, and must mysteriously discover the identity of a dangerous murderer. linked to the Addams family and who puts his fellow students at risk.
The production includes not only the great work of Ortega, but also several references to the works of Tim Burton, such as “The Corpse Bride” (“Corpse Bride” in Spain) or “Young Scissorhands” (“Edward Scissorhands” ), in addition to the cameo of Uncle Cosa and the participation of Uncle Lucas.
THE TALENT OF JENNA ORTEGA
In addition to this, the actress has confessed in interviews that being part of the Netflix series has not been easy, because due to the director's demands she had to make some sacrifices, in addition to being forced to learn various talents that her character possesses in fiction.
And during its creation, the character was given many impressive and complicated abilities, such as archery, command of German, knowledge of martial arts and the use of musical instruments, some of which Ortega learned to better interpret the character. dark girl
This is how Ortega set out to learn how to play the cello, especially in the scenes of the series where “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones or “Invierno” by Vivaldi is heard.
In addition to her dancing prowess, she possesses a unique skill that may not immediately come to mind. This revelation came to light when it was disclosed that she ingeniously crafted a viral remix dance for Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary."
During a candid conversation with Vogue, the 20-year-old actress openly shared her sense of pride in her remarkable balance. She boasts an exceptional ability to gracefully traverse in high heels without stumbling, a talent that many would undoubtedly envy. After all, navigating bumps and pitfalls while donning towering stilettos is a common occurrence for many.
She attributes this remarkable skill to her relatively petite stature, standing at just 1.55 meters in height. This places her significantly shorter than several of her fellow cast members, particularly during galas and presentations, where she gracefully holds her own, even in the loftiest of heels.
