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Born August 19th, 1997, Marcello André Hernández-Gonzáles is an American comedian and actor, making his mark on the iconic NBC sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, since its 48th season in 2022.
Growing up in Miami, Florida, Marcello honed his skills at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School before graduating from John Carroll University in 2019 with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Communication. By 2021, he was back at Belen Jesuit, not just as an alumnus, but as an assistant soccer coach! With roots tracing to Cuba on his mother's side and the Dominican Republic on his father's, Marcello brings a rich cultural tapestry to his work.
His journey into comedy began with engaging short-form pieces on social media, notably his weekly review show, "Only in Dade," celebrating his beloved Miami on TikTok. The pull of stand-up led him to New York City in 2019, and his talent was soon recognized when he was selected for the prestigious Just for Laughs New Face of Comedy in 2022.
That same year, Marcello joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, proudly becoming the show's first Gen Z cast member. He's charmed audiences with recurring characters like Domingo, the devoted paramour to Chloe Fineman's philandering bride Kelsey. He also delivers dating advice as Grant, one half of "The Couple You Can't Believe Are Together," alongside Jane Wickline's Alyssa on Weekend Update. And who can forget The Movie Guy, offering his take on the latest releases?
A standout moment came on October 5th, 2024, when Saturday Night Live presented a hilarious parody sketch of the beloved Spanish-language show, Sábado Gigante. Marcello took on the legendary Don Francisco, a portrayal that even earned him a personal thank you from Francisco himself, who expressed his gratitude for the nostalgic tribute.
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Marcello André Hernández-Gonzáles (born August 19, 1997) is an American comedian and actor. He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since the show's 48th season in 2022.
== Early life ==
Hernández grew up in Miami, Florida, where he attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. He graduated from John Carroll University in 2019 with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Communication. In 2021, Marcello became the assistant soccer coach of Belen Jesuit Preparatory. He is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Dominican descent on his father's side.
== Career ==
Hernández did comedy and performed short-form pieces on social media channels, such as the weekly review show (Only in Dade) about his home of Miami, on TikTok. He moved to New York City in 2019 to pursue his stand-up career. In 2022, he was selected for Just for Laughs New Face of Comedy.
In 2022, he joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, becoming the show's first cast member from Gen Z. He is known for playing the recurring characters of Domingo, the paramour of Kelsey, a philandering bride played by Chloe Fineman, as well as Grant, half of "The Couple You Can't Believe Are Together", who appear on Weekend Update to give dating advice alongside Alyssa, played by Jane Wickline, and The Movie Guy, who appears on Weekend Update to talk new movie releases. In the October 5, 2024, episode, Saturday Night Live featured a parody sketch of Spanish-language show Sábado Gigante, with Hernández portraying Don Francisco. The sketch received praise from Francisco, who thanked the show and Hernández "for bringing back memories of our Sábado Gigante."
== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
=== Television ===
== See also ==
List of Saturday Night Live cast members
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
Marcello Hernández at IMDb
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