Jenna Ortega Shines in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice—A Win for Latina Representation in Hollywood

Jenna Ortega is back and this time, she’s haunting the big screen.

The Mexican and Puerto Rican actress stars in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s cult classic. Premiering this week, the film marks another major milestone in Ortega’s rising career—and a big win for Latina representation in a genre that’s long lacked it.

Jenna Ortega attends the UK Premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at the Cineworld Leicester Square on August 29, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)

Known for her breakout roles in Wednesday, Scream, and You, Ortega has become one of the most in-demand young actors in Hollywood. But what makes her presence in Beetlejuice even more powerful is the way she continues to break barriers while staying true to her roots.

Her casting is a reminder that Latinas belong in every story, even the strange, spooky, and supernatural.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hits theaters everywhere in the United States on September 6, 2024.