Jay Hernández is a well-distinguished American actor and fashion model who made his mark with the important portrayal of the character Chato Santana aka El Diablo in Suicide Squad in 2016 and as the titular character on CBS’s popular series Magnum P.I. He has also starred in many popular films like Hostel (2005), Friday Night Lights (2004), and Crazy/Beautiful (2001). Jay also has a huge fan base with more than 300k followers on Instagram.
Manager
Jay is represented by –
- ICM Partners (Talent Agency)
- Alchemy Entertainment (Talent Management Company)
- The Fuller Law Firm
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jay has dated –
- Daniella Deutscher – Jay dated and married his long-time friend and co-star Daniella Deutscher in 2006. He and Daniella met when he was 14 years old and she was 17.
- (2018) – In September 2018, actress Tiffany Haddish was spotted flirting with Jay on The Late Late Show with.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Strong jawline
Brand Endorsements
Jay appeared in a commercial that was telecasted only in Japan.
Best Known For
- Starring in several films such as Hostel (2005), Friday Night Lights (2004), Ladder 49 (2004), and Crazy/Beautiful (2001), and Suicide Squad (2016)
- Being cast as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I.
First Film
Jay made his feature film debut as Kikicho in Living the Life in 2000.
First TV Show
Jay made his first TV show appearance as Antonio Lopez in Hang Time in 1998.
He made his debut as a voice actor for the character Nue in Karas: The Prophecy in 2005.
Jay Hernández Facts
- He was born and brought up in Montebello, California.
- He is the 3rd of 4 children born to mechanic Javier Hernandez Sr. and secretary, accountant Isis Hernandez.
- Jay was spotted by talent manager Howard Tyner while standing in a high-rise building elevator.
- He and skateboarder, actor Frank Miranda studied together in the same math class at Don Bosco Technical Institute.
- In the past, CBS described him as one of the leading Latino men in the entertainment industry.
- To play the villainous Chato Santana also known as El Diablo in Suicide Squad in 2016, his head and eyebrows were both shaved clean.
- Prior to becoming an actor, he worked as a fashion model.
- In 2018, Jay was given a Ferrari 488 to drive for his character as Thomas Magnum.
- Jay and a comedian actress were born on the same date.
- His wife Daniella is almost 3 years older than him.
- Follow him on and.
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Facts of Javier Manuel Hernández Jr.
- Gender Undefined
- full nameJavier Manuel Hernández Jr.
- middle nameManuel
- nicknamesJay
- birthplaceMontebello, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Date of Birth February 20, 1978
- Age 46 years 10 months
- Horoscope Pisces
- Lucky Number 11
- Lucky Stone Aquamarine
- Lucky Color Sea Green
- Best Match for Marriage Cancer, Scorpio
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundHispanic He is of Mexican descent.
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$4 Million
- professionFashion Model, Actor
- weight75 kg
- height5 ft 8.5 in
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildAthletic
- high schoolSchurr High School
- collegeSchurr High School
- motherIsis Hernández (Secretary, Accountant)
- fatherJavier Hernández Sr. (Mechanic)
- brothersMichael Hernández (Older Brother), Gabriel Hernández (Older Brother)
- sistersAmelia Hernández (Younger Sister)