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Jay Hernandez Biography

Birth Name:Javier Manuel Hernandez

Birth Place:Montebello, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Got married to actress Daniella Deutscher in 2006
  • Decided to pursue a career in entertainment after a talent agent saw him in an elevator and suggested that he become an actor
  • Well known for his role in the film "Crazy/Beautiful․"
  • Quote: "(On what he would like to do in his spare time) "I'm passionate about artwork and seeing the world․ I've always wanted to travel․ Be in a different city, around new people, soak up some more culture․""
  • Quote: "(On gaining fame in Hollywood) "People started to know who I was in the business․ But it's always a constant battle and you still have to work at what you've achieved․ It's been good so far, I can't complain․""
  • Quote: "[On having bad days] "If I am having a bad day, it’s gonna be hard to tell, because I usually keep my bad days to myself․ I like to present myself as if everything’s going fine․""
  • Wanted to become an archeologist in his youth

Awards

  • 2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2006Chainsaw Award-Dude You Don't Wanna Mess With (Best Hero): nominated
  • 2006Chainsaw Award-Line That Killed (Best One-Liner): nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-Movie - Choice Scream: nominated
  • 2007Scream Award-Best Cameo: nominated
  • 2019Imagen Award-Best Actor - Television: nominated
  • 2021Imagen Award-Best Actor - Television (Drama): nominated
  • 2024Imagen Award-Best Actor - Feature Film: winner