Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez, born as Javier Manuel Hernandez on February 20, 1978, is an American actor with a career spanning over two decades. He made his debut in the television realm with NBC's Hang Time. His breakthrough in films came with his role opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantically charged drama Crazy/Beautiful (2001). Since then, he has played a variety of roles in numerous films such as Friday Night Lights (2004), Hostel (2005), and Bad Moms (2016). One of his notable performances was his portrayal of Chato Santana / El Diablo in the film Suicide Squad (2016). Later, Hernandez was cast as Thomas Magnum in the reboot of the popular TV series Magnum P.I. Born in Montebello, California, Hernandez is a first-generation Mexican-American and his parents are immigrants from Michoacán, Mexico. His youthful perspective and undeniable talent caught the attention of talent manager Howard Tyner while Hernandez was still a senior in high school. He started honing his acting skills soon after. Over the years, he has worked in several major Hollywood films including Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, and World Trade Center. His role as Paxton in Eli Roth's Hostel (2005) and its 2007 sequel, Hostel: Part II, were well-received. In 2016, he starred as Jessie Harkness in the comedy film Bad Moms, and as the metahuman ex-gangster El Diablo in the superhero film Suicide Squad. His absorbing performances have firmly established him as a versatile actor in the Hollywood industry.