Jenna Ortega is happy to play Wednesday Addams because 'she's technically a Latina character'

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Jenna Ortega spoke about being given a chance to portrayWednesday Addams in the forthcoming Tim Burton-helmed series Wednesday during an interview with Empire.The 19-year-old performer said she was eager to showcase the character's Hispanic origins and serve as a role model for other aspiring performers from similar backgrounds.'A big part of the reason I signed on is because she's technically a Latina character and that's never been shown or represented,' she stated.

Speaking her mind:Jenna Ortega spoke about being given a chance to portray Wednesday Addams in the forthcoming Tim Burton-helmed series Wednesday during an interview with Empire; she is seen in 2020Ortega went on to say that she found herself in a position where she could serve as a role model for other actresses of Hispanic backgrounds. 'I recognized this was an opportunity for me to… give that relatability to other girls like myself,' she said.The You actress also noted that she saw a lack of immediately recognizable young Latina characters in television.

Making a difference:Ortega went on to express that she found herself in a position where she could serve as a role model for other actresses of Hispanic backgrounds'Looking the way I do and having the cultural background I have, there aren't many iconic characters out there.

So when an opportunity like this comes up...it just seemed fitting,' she said.She added: 'I thought that would be a nice way to flex my muscles in a different way.'Ortega also pointed out that the idea of playing Addams, who had previously been portrayed by actresses such as Christina Ricci andCindy Henderson, was an intimidating prospect.'There's that pressure.