Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress |
Birth Day | November 20, 1986 |
Birth Place | Fort Ord, California, United States |
Age | 37 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Occupation | Actress, dancer |
Home town | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
Jaina Lee Ortiz' net worth is estimated to be $1 million in 2024. A well-known actress in the United States, Jaina Lee Ortiz has made a name for herself with her talent and versatility in the film industry. From her breakthrough role in the hit TV series "Rosewood" to her captivating performances in shows like "Station 19," Ortiz has garnered a significant fanbase and critical acclaim. With her continued success and potential future projects, it's no surprise that her net worth is expected to reach impressive heights in the coming years.
Biography/Timeline
Ortiz was born November 20, 1986 in California and raised in The Bronx, New York. Ortiz's father, Joe Ortiz is an NYPD Detective. She began her dance training at the age of nine by taking Salsa/Mambo classes; and, at the age of 15, she began teaching. By the next year, Ortiz was traveling internationally as a professional instructor and performer.
Ortiz got her start in acting by appearing in student films. She then studied for two years at Maggie Flanigan Studios, where she learned the Meisner technique. In 2009, Ortiz auditioned and was cast on the second season of VH1’s reality show Scream Queens, where she and nine other aspiring actresses competed in challenges based on acting for the opportunity to win the prize of a role in an upcoming movie. The show premiered on August 2, 2010 and on the season finale, Ortiz was named first runner-up.
In 2013, Ortiz landed the role as a series regular in The After, produced by The X-Files creator, Chris Carter. The pilot, which began airing via Amazon Video in February 2014, received positive feedback and was ordered to series. However, on January 5, 2015, Amazon Studios announced they would no longer move forward with the show. Two months later, Ortiz was cast as the female lead in a pilot tentatively titled Rosewood, playing opposite Morris Chestnut. The pilot was greenlit to series in May 2015. Rosewood premiered on September 23, 2015 on Fox. The series was canceled after two seasons in May 2017. Later that year, she had a recurring role during the second season of USA Network drama series, Shooter. Ortiz also has appeared in the comedy film Girls Trip, playing herself.
In 2017, Ortiz was cast in a leading role on the spin-off to ABC longest-running drama series Grey's Anatomy, titled Station 19.