Early Life
Jaina Lee Ortiz was born on November 20, 1986, in California, USA. She was raised in a Puerto Rican family and grew up in The Bronx, New York. Ortiz started dancing at the age of nine and continued to pursue her passion throughout her teenage years. She attended the City University of New York, where she studied acting and played in several theater productions.
After graduating, Ortiz moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. She worked as a bartender and a waitress to support herself while attending auditions. She landed her first role in the TV series “The Shop” in 2012 and has been steadily building her career ever since.
Measurements
Jaina Lee Ortiz stands at 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall and weighs around 121 lbs (55 kg). Her body measurements are 34-25-35 inches (86-64-89 cm), and she wears a bra size of 32B. Ortiz is known for her toned physique, which she maintains through regular exercise and a healthy diet.
She has dark brown eyes and black hair that she often wears in loose waves or a sleek ponytail. Ortiz has a tattoo of a cross on her right wrist and a small heart on her left ankle.
TV Shows
Rosewood
Ortiz’s breakthrough role came in the TV series “Rosewood,” where she played the lead character, Detective Annalise Villa. The show premiered in 2015 and ran for two seasons before being canceled. Ortiz’s performance was praised for her portrayal of a strong and complex female character.
Station 19
Ortiz currently stars in the TV series “Station 19,” a spin-off of the popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” She plays the role of Andrea Herrera, a firefighter and paramedic who is also the captain of her team. The show premiered in 2018 and has been renewed for a fifth season.
Movies
Girls Trip
Ortiz had a supporting role in the 2017 comedy film “Girls Trip,” which starred Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish. The movie was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.
The Domestics
In 2018, Ortiz starred in the post-apocalyptic thriller “The Domestics,” alongside Kate Bosworth. The movie was directed by Mike P. Nelson and received mixed reviews from critics.
Personal Life
Ortiz is married to her longtime boyfriend, Brad Marques. The couple got engaged in 2018 and tied the knot in 2019 in a private ceremony. Ortiz is active on social media and has a large following on Instagram and Twitter. She often shares photos of her personal life and promotes her work on her social media accounts.
In her free time, Ortiz enjoys dancing, cooking, and traveling. She is also involved in various charitable organizations, including the American Heart Association and the National Eating Disorders Association.
