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Marcello Hernández

Marcello André Hernández is an American comedian, writer, and actor born in 1997.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Marcello Hernández is an American comedian, writer, and actor. He joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2022 and is known for his recurring character Domingo.

Early life

Hernández was born on August 19, 1997, in Miami, Florida. He is of Cuban and Dominican heritage. He studied at John Carroll University before moving to New York to pursue comedy.

Career

He began building an audience through comedy on social media and later moved into stand-up and acting. In 2022, he was named a New Face of Comedy at Just for Laughs and joined Saturday Night Live that same year.

Saturday Night Live

Hernández is best known for his work on SNL, where he has appeared since the show's 48th season. His recurring character Domingo has become a key part of his public profile. His comedy often draws on his Cuban and Dominican background.

In short

  • Born in Miami in 1997 to Cuban and Dominican parents.
  • Joined Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 2022.
  • Known for recurring character Domingo.
  • Comedy often reflects his cultural heritage.

Quick questions

Who is Marcello Hernández?
Marcello Hernández is an American comedian, writer, and actor known for Saturday Night Live and stand-up comedy.
What is Marcello Hernández known for?
He is best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for recurring comedy characters such as Domingo.
Is Marcello Hernández on SNL?
Yes. He has been a cast member of Saturday Night Live since 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcello_Hern%C3%A1ndez
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and Saturday Night Live cast membership since 2022.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13575138/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and credits as an actor and writer.
  3. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2026-04-28/marcello-hernandez-interview-netflix-is-a-joke-fest-feid-hollywood-bowl
    Supports: Career profile, Miami upbringing, and SNL characters such as Domingo.
  4. TIME — https://time.com/collections/latino-leaders-2025/7310763/marcello-hernandez/
    Supports: Age, background, family heritage, and prominence on SNL.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/marcello-hernandez/
    Supports: Birth date, age, Miami birthplace, social media comedy, and SNL casting in 2022.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13575138/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Cuban and Dominican descent, and being the first Gen Z SNL cast member.
  7. People — https://www.peop.com/meet-marcello-hernandez-parents-11883415
    Supports: Family origins in Cuba and the Dominican Republic and upbringing in Miami.