Jay Hernandez

Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr. (born February 20, 1978), known professionally as Jay Hernandez, is an American actor and fashion model. After making his television debut in NBC's '' Hang Time'', Hernandez made his film debut opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama '' Crazy/Beautiful'' (2001). He has since starred in numerous films, including '' Friday Night Lights'' (2004), '' Hostel'' (2005), '' Bad Moms'' (2016), and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in ''Suicide Squad'' (2016). Since 2018, he has played the role of Thomas Magnum in the reboot of '' Magnum P.I.''

Early life

Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978, in Montebello, California, the son of Isis ( ''née'' Maldonado), a secretary and accountant,Garcia Berumen, Frank Javier (August 1, 2014)
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Career

From 1998 to 2000 he played Antonio Lopez on the NBC series '' Hang Time''. Hernandez subsequently hit success with his role opposite Kirsten Dunst in '' Crazy/Beautiful''. He has since appeared in several major Hollywood films, including playing the lead roles in '' Carlito's Way: Rise to Power'', the 2005 horror film '' Hostel'' and '' World Trade Center''. Hernandez appeared in the action/crime film '' Takers'', which was released in August 2010.

Hernandez appeared in the 2005 crime prequel '' Carlito's Way: Rise to Power'', playing Carlito Brigante, the role originated by Al Pacino in the original 1993 film ''Carlito's Way''.

Hernandez portrayed Paxton in Eli Roth's '' Hostel'' (2005) and its 2007 sequel, '' Hostel: Part II''.

In 2015, he appeared in ''Max'' as a sergeant in the United States military assigned with the titular rescue dog, which was traumatized by his previous handler's death.

In 2016, he starred as Jessie Harkness in the comedy film '' Bad Moms'', and as metahuman ex-gangster El Diablo in the superhero film ''Suicide Squad''.

On February 20, 2018, Hernandez was cast as Thomas Magnum in CBS drama series '' Magnum P.I.'' reboot. The series premiered on September 24, 2018. After four seasons, the show was canceled in May 2022, before being rescued by NBC with a two season order in June.

Personal life

In 2006, Hernandez married his former ''Hang Time'' co-star Daniella Deutscher.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hernandez, Jay
Male actors from California
American male film actors
American male actors of Mexican descent
American male television actors
American male voice actors
Don Bosco Technical Institute alumni
1978 births
Living people
People from Montebello, California
20th-century American male actors
21st-century American male actors
Hispanic and Latino American male actors