Ortiz | Jaina Lee

Jaina Lee Ortiz is an American actress and dancer, widely recognized for her leading role as on the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Station 19 . Born Jessica Ortiz on November 20, 1986, she was raised in The Bronx, New York, by Puerto Rican parents. Early Life and Professional Dance

Before her acting breakthrough, Ortiz was an accomplished . She began training at age nine, started teaching at thirteen, and was performing internationally by age fifteen. This background in dance instilled the discipline and hard work she later applied to her acting career. To support herself while studying acting at Maggie Flanigan Studio, she also worked as a make-up artist for MAC Cosmetics . Acting Career Highlights Jaina Lee Ortiz