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Reuters
22 minutes ago
- Business
- Reuters
Zara founder Ortega buys Barcelona office building for $283 million, sources say
MADRID, May 30 (Reuters) - Zara founder Amancio Ortega has bought an office building in Barcelona from Blackstone for 250 million euros ($283 million), two sources familiar with the transaction said on Friday. Blackstone sold the 28,000-square-metre building on Avenida Diagonal, currently rented by the Spanish editorial business Planeta, to Ortega's investment vehicle Pontegadea, the sources said. Pontegadea and Blackstone did not comment about the agreement. Pontegadea, which owns more than $20 billion of real estate assets, has invested in several office towers and luxury buildings in Europe and North America. It has also diversified its portfolio by buying energy and logistics assets. Ortega controls 59.29% of Zara-owner Inditex through Pontegadea Inversiones and Partler Participaciones. ($1 = 0.8826 euros)
Express Tribune
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The curse of being Wednesday
Jenna Ortega might have conquered Netflix, but she didn't come out of Wednesday unscathed. In a refreshingly candid interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ortega revealed that the massive success of her gothic teen character left her more disoriented than delighted. "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person," she admitted. "The pressure and the attention, as somebody who's quite introverted, was so intense and scary." With over 250 million views, Wednesday is Netflix's most-watched English-language show. But for Ortega, its impact has been double-edged. One side is creative opportunity; she's learned to play the cello, embraced a darker personal aesthetic, and landed edgy roles in A24's Death of a Unicorn and Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun. The other side is the brutal social media surveillance, career typecasting, and the suffocating trap of image maintenance. "I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl. But I'm also a young woman," she said. "There's just something about it that's very patronising. Also, when you're short, people are already physically looking down on you." For Ortega, who's grown up in front of the camera, from Disney darling to Addams icon, the push-pull between public expectation and personal evolution is real. "You know, it's like how you're dressed in the schoolgirl costume. Girls, if they don't stay as this perfect image of how they were first introduced to you, then it's, 'Ah, something's wrong. She's changed. She sold her soul.'" She's also experienced the uglier side of online fame. "I feel like being a bully is very popular right now," she said. "Having been on the wrong side of the rumour mill was incredibly eye-opening." Fame, for all its perks, can feel more like a trapdoor than a platform. Still, Ortega isn't abandoning the fans that catapulted her to stardom. "I want to be able to give back to them. But I also want to do things that are creatively fulfilling to me," she explained. "It's finding that balance. [I want roles that are] older and bolder and different." Ortega's career is clearly at a crossroads, and she's steering with intention. Between indie art films and blockbuster sequels, she's carving out space to grow, stumble, evolve. And with Wednesday Season 2 dropping in two parts this August, audiences will once again fall under her spell. But if Ortega has her way, they'll start to see past the pigtails.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I kept telling everyone no': Jenna Ortega opens up about almost turning down her iconic role in Wednesday
The modern gothic series Wednesday became a cultural juggernaut almost overnight, turning Jenna Ortega into a household name and redefining a beloved classic for a new generation. With her deadpan delivery and haunting stares, Ortega made Wednesday Addams not just iconic, but human. But in a surprising twist, the actor recently revealed she nearly said no to the role that would come to define her career. In a candid new interview, Ortega reflected on her most popular role and the nuance of Wednesday Addams. 'We're incredibly desensitised and disconnected from real interaction,' Ortega said in the interview. 'I mean, God, if you could speak to everybody like Wednesday — just say what you truly mean — it would be amazing!' But Wednesday is not burdened by that. 'She doesn't care,' Ortega said. 'It's pretty funny, when you think about it. She's an outsider, but now she's on these mugs, cereal boxes, and T-shirts. You're just thinking, Oh, man, she would hate this!' A post shared by Jenna Ortega (@jennaortega) Fresh off her high-intensity performances in You and Scream (2022), the first in a string of horror films — Studio 666, X, and American Carnage — that showcased her acting prowess, she was hesitant to fall back into the little girl roles that she had been typecast in so often. 'I was getting to this point in my career where I was doing movies and getting in the rooms,' she said. 'So I kept telling everyone no. I almost didn't want to hear what Tim [Burton] had to say, and really like it, and feel like I needed to do it — which is kind of what happened.' While filming X (2022) in New Zealand, Jenna Ortega connected with Tim Burton through a Zoom call. At the time, she was still wearing a prosthetic headpiece — the result of a gruesome scene where her character's head had been blown off — but Burton didn't even mention it. One memorable moment from their meeting was when she acted out a scene where Wednesday catches Thing spying on her and threatens to lock him away forever. Despite having been awake for 24 hours and planning to get some rest, Ortega found herself heading to the bathroom to shoot another take. 'I didn't want Tim to have that be his last impression of me,' she said. 'The next day, I was killing time in my hotel room, and I found myself thinking about her—like, maybe she moves like this. And then I realised, Oh, man, I think I'm stuck, because I really love this girl.' Despite her concerns about being typecast or trapped in another long-term franchise, Ortega ultimately saw Wednesday as more than just another reboot. As for Burton, he had big plans for the young actor. "When I read this thing, I went, like, Oh my God, this is written for a 16-year-old girl, but I can relate. People have said I act like that sometimes,' Burton said about Wednesday. 'But it all hinged upon finding somebody to play Wednesday. It had to be somebody who just had it in her soul, and when we saw Jenna, there was just no question.' Ortega was 18 when they started shooting season one, but those around her found that Ortega and Wednesday had more similarities than expected. 'What's so strange about a character like Wednesday is that Wednesday is an outcast and an outsider — but she's also a pop-culture icon,' said Ortega. 'So, in a strange way, I feel like I've become a pop actor — if that makes sense. And that's something I never saw for myself,' she said about the character and the fame, post her numerous, jarring (for herself) stints as a child actor. 'I'm very grateful for my audience, ' she said. 'And I want to be able to give back to them. But I also want to do things that are creatively fulfilling to me. So it's finding that balance of doing movies that they might be interested in and then doing movies that I'm interested in.' Right now, the plan is to pick up roles that are 'older and bolder'. Why? 'I want to be able to line up all of my girls and see something different in all of them.'
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega felt 'patronised' after season one, reveals post-fame struggles: 'I was an unhappy person'
Wednesday propelled Jenna Ortega to global stardom, defining her career with her gothic portrayal of Wednesday Addams. However, the show's immense success brought unforeseen challenges for the young actress, including intense pressure, overwhelming attention, and a pervasive feeling of not being taken seriously. The Weight of Fame In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ortega candidly shared the personal toll of the show's popularity. "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person," she admitted. "After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Feeling "Patronised" Due to Image A significant challenge that continues to trouble Ortega is how her on-screen appearance influences public perception. She confessed that dressing as a schoolgirl and her youthful look made it difficult for others to perceive her as an adult. "It's always been really annoying, because you just don't feel like you're being taken seriously," she explained. "You know, it's like how you're dressed in the schoolgirl costume. There's just something about it that's very patronising. Also, when you're short, people are already physically looking down on you." This image, she noted, persists even now, as she's "doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl. But I'm also a young woman." From Disney to Darkness Prior to landing her iconic role in Tim Burton's Wednesday, Ortega was predominantly associated with lighter, cheerful characters stemming from her time as a Disney star. "I've always been into dark things or been fascinated by them, but I was a Disney kid, and the whole thing is being bubbly and kind and overly sweet," she admitted, highlighting a personal inclination that diverged from her early career image. Taking Control Behind the Camera During the interview, Ortega also addressed the often unfair expectations placed upon young women in the entertainment industry, pointing out how female actors are frequently judged for growing and evolving. "But you're watching these women at the most pivotal times in their lives," she added. To gain more creative agency, Ortega is stepping into a producer's role for Wednesday Season 2, stating, "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area." Wednesday will be launched in two parts: Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Wednesday' Success Left Jenna Ortega an 'Unhappy Person'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors 'Wednesday' is easily one of the most beloved shows on Netflix. The first season of the critically acclaimed series is also the most popular on the streaming platform, totaling 252.1 million views. Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2. — Netflix (@netflix) May 20, 2025 A large part of this success is because of the excellent performance from Jenna Ortega, who has used the success to go on and star in films like 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' 'Scream VI,' and 'Death of a Unicorn.' More Entertainment: Netflix Releases Mysterious Trailer For Next 'Knives Out' Film However, that doesn't mean the global response has been all positive for the talented actor. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday," which comes out on Netflix on Wednesday, November 23. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday," which comes out on Netflix on Wednesday, November 23. Netflix In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ortega revealed that the massive success following 'Wednesday' actually left her unhappy. "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person," Ortega said. "After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Introducing our summer 2025 cover star: #JennaOrtega. From 'Jane the Virgin' to 'You' and 'Scream,' Ortega's been gracing our screens for years now. But it was Netflix's 'Wednesday' that made her a global phenomenon. Still, she's determined not to be constrained by it. Ahead of… — Harper's BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) May 28, 2025 However, there are plenty of positive things Ortega has taken from Wednesday Addams. "I definitely feel like I have a bit more Gothic taste than I did when I was a teenager," Ortega said. "I've always been into dark things or been fascinated by them, but I was a Disney kid, and the whole thing is being bubbly and kind and overly sweet." More Entertainment: 'Rick and Morty' Season 8 is Now Available to Watch—Here's How to Stream On top of this, Ortega has become a producer on 'Wednesday' and has more say in the production. "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area," Ortega revealed. "Season 2 is bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker. It's sillier in the best way possible." Jenna Ortega Is Not Asking Permission — Harper's BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) May 28, 2025 Now, Ortega is thankful for the fandom that has developed because of 'Wednesday.' "I want to be able to give back to them. But I also want to do things that are creatively fulfilling to me," Ortega said. "So it's finding that balance of doing movies that they might be interested in and then doing movies that I'm interested in. "[I want roles that are] older and bolder and different. And then I want to be able to line up all of my girls and see something different in all of them." 'Wednesday' Season 2 is set to release in two parts on Netflix, starting on Aug. 6 and ending on Sept. 3. More Entertainment: 'Black Panther' Game Canceled and Studio Shockingly Shut Down by EA 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know For more Netflix and television news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
