Andi Ortiz is an Audience Writer. Joining TheWrap in 2021, Andi has covered film, television, and all things niche since her arrival. Her heart lies in genre projects, like superheroes and fantasy, but she has also found a groove in covering late night television and, of all things, The View. She also co-hosts WrapWomen’s podcast, “UnWrapped.” She has been interviewing your favorite actors and directors through that, and for various outlets prior to TheWrap, since 2016.
Experience:
Resides In:
Chicago, IL
Education:
Andi got her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and telecommunications from Ball State University.
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‘The View’ Fans Applaud Whoopi Goldberg for Chowing Down During Padma Lakshmi Interview: ‘No Questions, Just Vibes’
The host was enjoying her plate so much, she nearly missed giving her intro
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Samantha Bee Compares Amy Coney Barrett to Dysentery in Abortion Rights Explainer (Video)
As always, the late-night host pulled no punches
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‘The View’: Sunny Hostin Defends Colin Kaepernick’s Comparison of NFL Draft Process to Slave Trade
“He loves the sport, but the white owners have prevented him from doing it,” Hostin says
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Matt Smith Confirms He Almost Had a ‘Pretty Big’ Part in ‘Star Wars’: ‘Like a Transformative Story Detail’ (Video)
“We were close to me being in it, but then it just never quite happened,” Smith reveals
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Ronnie Wilson, The Gap Band Co-Founder, Dies at 73
“Ronnie Wilson was a genius with creating, producing, and playing the flugelhorn, Trumpet, keyboards, and singing music,” Wilson’s widow writes
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‘Supergirl’: Azie Tesfai and Chyler Leigh ‘Laughed ‘Til We Cried’ While Making Out in Their Costumes
“These are things you never think about until you’re a superhero,” Tesfai jokes with TheWrap
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‘The View’: Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back at Michele Tafoya for Suggesting Skin Color Shouldn’t Matter
“Why are we even teaching that the color of the skin matters?” the NBC Sports reporter posed, prompting Whoopi to give a thorough explanation
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Annual Halloween Candy Prank Returns – But He Definitely Didn’t Ask for It (Video)
And the kids are extra angry with their parents this year
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‘Ordinary Joe’ Star James Wolk Would Love to Actually Get Billy Joel on the Show
But he’s also got a few other musicians in mind for a jam session with Joe Kimbreau
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‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas’ Rings in Holiday Season in First Musical Number (Video)
And in typical ‘Zoey’s’ fashion, it’s done all in one shot
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Jo-Carroll Dennison, Oldest Surviving Miss America, Dies at 97
Dennison defied pageant norms during WWII when she refused to wear a swimsuit onstage after winning
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Mariah Carey Declares ‘It’s Time’ for Christmas With Pumpkin-Smashing Video
The Queen of Christmas is ready to go, armed with a candy cane bat
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Ariana Grande Proves She’s the ‘HallowQueen’ With *Insane* Sea Creature Costume (Photos)
“Mariah is queen of Christmas while Ariana is the queen of Halloween,” one fan tweets
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Jerry Remy, Beloved Boston Red Sox Player and Broadcaster, Dies at 68
Remy was battling cancer for the 7th time
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Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale Join ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ on Disney+
Original stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Doug Jones are all set to return for the sequel
