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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.

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Andi got her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and telecommunications from Ball State University.

  • ‘Blues Clues’ Host Steve Burns’ Surprise Apology Gives Millennials Unexpected Closure: ‘I Can Now Finally Move On’

    “Steve from blues clues coming to heal a generation of abandonment issues huh,” one person tweets

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 8, 2021 @ 7:02 AM
    Culture
    7:02 AM
    ‘Blues Clues’ Host Steve Burns’ Surprise Apology Gives Millennials Unexpected Closure: ‘I Can Now Finally Move On’
  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu Reveals Just How Much He Earned for Those Viral Stock Photos

    Before becoming the lead in Marvel’s newest film, Liu modeled in a series of images tagged “Cheerful East Asian coworker”

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 7, 2021 @ 1:00 PM
    Movies
    1:00 PM
    ‘Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu Reveals Just How  Much He Earned for Those Viral Stock Photos
  • ‘The View’: Joy Behar Says Texas Abortion Ban Effectively Creates ‘Taliban in America’

    Co-host Sunny Hostin also worries that it will lead to “terror against doctors”

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 7, 2021 @ 9:13 AM
    TV
    9:13 AM
    ‘The View’: Joy Behar Says Texas Abortion Ban Effectively Creates ‘Taliban in America’
  • Ex-Food Network Host Josh Denny Defends Crude Jokes Supporting Texas Abortion Ban

    “I’ll use whatever mean language I want to make jokes or express my thoughts,” Denny tweeted

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 7, 2021 @ 6:23 AM
    Culture
    6:23 AM
    Ex-Food Network Host Josh Denny Defends Crude Jokes Supporting Texas Abortion Ban
  • ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Star Heather Hemmens Says Fans ‘Should Be Very Worried’ About Maria

    “Anyone could die at any moment,” the actress and director tells TheWrap

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 6, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
    TV
    6:00 PM
    ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Star Heather Hemmens Says Fans ‘Should Be Very Worried’ About Maria
  • Michael K Williams Remembered by ‘The Wire’ Creator, Co-Stars and More: ‘An Amazing Actor and Soul’

    “One of the nicest brothers on the planet with the biggest heart,” Isiah Whitlock Jr. tweets

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 6, 2021 @ 2:02 PM
    Business
    2:02 PM
    Michael K Williams Remembered by ‘The Wire’ Creator, Co-Stars and More: ‘An Amazing Actor and Soul’
  • Warner Bros UK Mistakenly Identifies Idris Elba’s ‘Suicide Squad’ Character

    In sending birthday wishes to the actor, the Twitter account referred to him as Will Smith’s character

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 6, 2021 @ 12:37 PM
    Movies
    12:37 PM
    Warner Bros UK Mistakenly Identifies Idris Elba’s ‘Suicide Squad’ Character
  • Lizzo Says She’s Ghosted ‘People You Would Not Believe’ – But Would Never Ghost Chris Evans (Video)

    “I won’t ghost him, I’m waiting for him…” the singer admitted

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 6, 2021 @ 12:26 PM
    Journalism
    12:26 PM
    Lizzo Says She’s Ghosted ‘People You Would Not Believe’ – But Would Never Ghost Chris Evans (Video)
  • Fuquan Johnson, LA Comedian, Dies at 42 of Suspected Overdose (Report)

    Johnson and two fellow comedians died Friday after unknowingly using fentanyl-laced cocaine, TMZ reports

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 5, 2021 @ 1:27 PM
    Culture
    1:27 PM
    Fuquan Johnson, LA Comedian, Dies at 42 of Suspected Overdose (Report)
  • Melania Trump Has ‘No Interest’ in Husband’s Potential 2024 Presidential Run, CNN’s Kate Bennett Says (Video)

    And most people on social media are perfectly fine with that

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 5, 2021 @ 10:42 AM
    Politics
    10:42 AM
    Melania Trump Has ‘No Interest’ in Husband’s Potential 2024 Presidential Run, CNN’s Kate Bennett Says (Video)
  • ‘Big Brother’ Host Julie Chen Moonves Defends All-POC Alliance Against Claims of Racism

    “It’s hard for some people who are not of color to understand the importance of the Cookout making it this far,” she says

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 5, 2021 @ 9:59 AM
    TV
    9:59 AM
    ‘Big Brother’ Host Julie Chen Moonves Defends All-POC Alliance Against Claims of Racism
  • Sarah Harding, Girls Aloud Singer, Dies at 39

    The British singer battled breast cancer for just over a year

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 5, 2021 @ 7:34 AM
    Music
    7:34 AM
    Sarah Harding, Girls Aloud Singer, Dies at 39
  • Brad Pitt Skewered for Working With Harvey Weinstein Despite Angelina Jolie’s Objections

    “Imagine if a man as beloved as Brad Pitt had rung the alarm on Harvey over a decade ago,” one person tweets

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 5, 2021 @ 7:24 AM
    Movies
    7:24 AM
    Brad Pitt Skewered for Working With Harvey Weinstein Despite Angelina Jolie’s Objections
  • It Really Isn’t Clear When ‘Shang-Chi’ Takes Place in the MCU Timeline

    Does it take place before or after everyone returned in “Avengers: Endgame”? Or could this be an alternate timeline?

    By

    Andi Ortiz and Phil Owen
    September 3, 2021 @ 5:43 PM
    Movies
    5:43 PM
    It Really Isn’t Clear When ‘Shang-Chi’ Takes Place in the MCU Timeline
  • Will Awkwafina Show Up In ‘Hawkeye’ After ‘Shang-Chi’ Debut?

    It’s hard not to wonder, given her new weapon of choice

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    September 3, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    Will Awkwafina Show Up In ‘Hawkeye’ After ‘Shang-Chi’ Debut?
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