Jaina Lee Ortiz

Jaina Lee Ortiz (also credited as Jessica Ortiz, and known in Arabic as جینا لی اورتیز) is an American screen actress and dancer born on November 20, 1986, in Fort Ord, California. Blending physical discipline with on-camera presence, she has built a career defined by charismatic, action-ready performances.

Ortiz broke through on television as Detective Annalise Villa in Fox’s police drama Rosewood (2015–2017), a role that quickly put her on the radar as a leading talent. She expanded that momentum in 2018 by stepping into a major starring role on ABC’s hit drama Station 19, where her work helped anchor the series’ emotional stakes and ensemble energy.

Beyond TV, Ortiz has continued to diversify her filmography with projects spanning drama and thriller territory. Her notable credits include Righteous Thieves (as Lucille), The Long Game (as Lucy Peña), The Vortex (as Ginny), and The After (as Marly), along with appearances in titles such as Girls Trip and Misfire.