
Christian Ortega
Acting
Known For

The sharp, witty and enigmatic DI Annika Strandhed, as she heads up a new specialist Marine Homicide Unit (MHU) that is tasked with investigating the unexplained, brutal, and seemingly unfathomable murders.
Annika

A horrific double murder rocks the lives of two families living side-by-side in isolated rural Scotland. But instead of focusing on the investigation, One of Us explores the fallout for the grieving relatives, and the dark consequences that threaten to shatter their lives.
One of Us

Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.
Alien Encounters

Graphic design firm owner Kris is devastated when she discovers her husband, Ritchie, shot dead in their home. She assumes it has to do with Ritchie's work in high-level intelligence. But as Kris prepares for the funeral, she learns that Ritchie's stories about his missions were a cover for a secret family a few hours away. When police begin to suspect Kris for the murder and an attempt is made on her life, she must overcome her distrust of Ritchie's other wife to find out who killed him—and who is now trying to kill her.
Our Dead Husband

Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.
Beats

Dondo is a young surfer. His fisherman dad Willy disappeared a year ago. No sign of his boat, nor his body. Dondo’s mother and the community know Willy has not survived a year in the Atlantic. But Dondo thinks differently.
Silent Roar

Somewhere in Scotland, miles from anywhere, Bobby’s Caravan Park is struggling, in fact it’s crumbling. Janie is the only employee and she’s been stuck out here for longer than she cares to admit- and she’s drinking more than she’s willing to admit, yet frankly who cares anymore? Ed can’t pass the Tesco quiz, he can’t go out in the rain without his cag in a bag, he can’t drive and he can’t help who he’s related to. But at least he’s got a new job... at Bobby’s Caravan park. Hopes, dreams, and families collide in this searing, tender yet funny play that asks what it means to process our past and the traumas that lie within.
Miles

When a single mum from Leith and a middle-class Scottish geek wake up handcuffed together, the differences in their lifestyles are put to one side as they attempt to break free in this farcical dark comedy.