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Summary: Jaina Lee Ortiz was born Jessica Ortiz at Fort Ord army base in California and was raised in The Bronx, New York.!
Jaina Lee Ortiz
American dancer (born 1986)
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| Born | Jessica Ortiz (1986-11-20) November 20, 1986 (age 38) California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Jaina Lee Ortiz (born Jessica Ortiz; November 20, 1986) is an American actress and dancer.
Born at Ford Ord Army base in 1986 to first generation Puerto Rican parents, Ortiz initially pursued a career as a salsa dancer, becoming a professional.
She is known for her starring role as Detective Annalise Villa on the Fox police drama Rosewood from 2015 to 2017. From 2018 to 2024, she starred as lead in the ABC drama series Station 19.
Early life
Ortiz was born November 20, 1986[1][2] in California and raised in The Bronx, New York.[3] Ortiz's father, Joe Ortiz, is Puerto Rican and a retired NYPD first grade 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.[3]&#