Jay Hernández Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Jay Hernández Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
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.
Born Name
Javier Manuel Hernández Jr.
Nick Name
Jay
Jay Hernández speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International (Gage Skidmore / / CC BY-SA 3.0)Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Montebello, Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Until his senior year, he studied at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead. Later, he got himself transferred to Schurr High School, Montebello from where he graduated in 1996.
Occupation
Fashion Model, Actor
Family
- Father – Javier Hernández Sr. (Mechanic)
- Mother – Isis Hernández (Secretary, Accountant)
- Siblings – Amelia Hernández (Younger Sister), Michael Hernández (Older Brother), Gabriel Hernández (Older Brother)
Manager
Jay is represented by –
- ICM Partners (Talent Agency)
- Alchemy Entertainment (Talent Management Company)
- The Fuller Law Firm
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Jay Hernández in an Instagram selfie as seen in September 2018 (Jay Hernández / Instagram)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 .
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
He is of Mexican descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Strong jawline
Jay Hernández in a selfie in October 2017 (Jay Hernández / Instagram)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 speaking at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International (Gage Skidmore / / CC BY-SA 2.0)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 in 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 comedian actress were born on the same date.
- His wife Daniella is almost 3 years older than him.
- Follow him on and .
Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / / CC BY-SA 2.0
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