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Jenna Ortega discusses her early life, growing up in Coachella Valley with a sheriff father and an ER nurse mother. She reflects on her childhood dreams, fears, and the impact her parents' professions had on her. Ortega also shares how she got into acting, her time on Disney Channel, and the significance of being part of Elena of Avalor.
- Ortega's parents were initially hesitant about her acting career but became supportive.
- Ortega's mother's job as an ER nurse influenced her cautious nature.
- Being a child actor changed Ortega's way of thinking and approaching life.
- Ortega values the knowledge and experience she gained as a child actor.
- Ortega found support and mentorship from older actresses like Winona Ryder.
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