Trivia

On set, if he catches an actor or actress yawning, he forces them to pay him a dollar. After production, he donates all the proceeds to "The Make a Wish Foundation".

As of 2007, he has directed three out of the four successful Disney Channel Original Movies with High School Musical: Premiers pas sur scène (2006), Les Cheetah girls 2 (2006) and High School Musical 2 (2007).

Longtime personal friend and choreographer to Michael Jackson.

Has worked with Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Elton John.

In spite of their common surname, Kenny Ortega is not related to actress Jenna Ortega.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 24, 2019.

Attended and graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California (1968).

Parents are Octavio "Tibby" and Madeline Ortega.

Longtime friend of Josh Carmichael.