User:David Hernandez Actor

David Hernandez has come a long way from the young boy “discovered” by an NBC producer on the corner of Augusta and Rockwell. Taking up the role of Mr. Flores in the new holiday film “Nothing Like the Holidays”. Over the year of 2008 Mr. Hernandez had turned down much work as he was asked to cut his hair to fit the roles he was considered for. "It was madness" stated "David Hernandez, incredible but true David hernandez had been growing an Afro for the role of Cuko in the new film Go For It". David had commited to the role and was required to have an afro. A wig would have just been a mockery of the character. If the part called for an afro an afro he would have. As seen on the CNN Headline news cast by Comcast News Makers that aired all week early January 2009. David Hernandez showed up at the studio with the full blown afro high in the air. David stated to one of the security guards " Im bringing sexy back!" While growing this incredible cultural icon he was hired to portray a dirty detective Ray martinez in the film "Helix" (Alexa Vega Spy Kids) of which has already received an award. Prior to these film he was also in the film the promotion with John C. Riley and Sean Williams Scott. In early November of 2008 Hernandez was in Hollywood California filming his latest film and it seems that he will continue the afro look until finished. the film stopped shooting in december and will resume some time in February until then david Hernandez will keep the rough look with his lion king fro. He does slick it down and wears a pony tail as he did for "nothing Like the Holidays". A fro is still too much for people to see and appreciate David says, most folks think it's a wig. Hernandez has once again proven to be a true renaissance man.

A Chicago native, raised in the Logan Square neighborhood, Hernandez has been involved in a dizzying array of endeavors. From television, radio, film theatre, producing television to owning a successful west side seafood restaurant, and head of a Mortgage fraud Investigation company. He has seen the city through many eyes. The film “Nothing Like the Holidays”, set in Chicago’s Humboldt Park, has not only allowed Hernandez the opportunity to bring forward his own distinct style, but to draw from a lifetime of experience and showcase a character with a genuine local sensibility.

“Nothing Like the Holidays” is the story of one family’s struggle as they face what may be their last Christmas together. With an incredible cast including Alfred Molina, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Luis Guzman, Freddy Rodriguez, and many more, the opportunity was something that Hernandez could not have passed on.

In the role of Cheuy Flores, Hernandez was to portray a Mexican landscaper. However, Hernandez is “Boriqueño”, a term used to describe someone of Puerto Rican ancestry. He swells with pride when he recalls, “I was told that I portrayed a Mexican better than the seasoned Mexican actors that auditioned for that same role.” It seems that even John Leguizamo was under the impression that Hernandez was of Mexican decent until he explained his heritage.

In addition to this and a number of other recent projects, Hernandez also plays a role in another Chicago based film, “Helix”. Based on a true incident, “Helix” is the compelling tale of five disparate lives that become inextricably entangled one cold morning. Written and directed by Aram Rappaport, “Helix” was shot in one continuous take without any edits, a first in the US crime/action/drama genre.

From the young boy known around the neighborhood as “Hollywood Hernandez” once the first talent agents came looking for him, David Hernandez has succeeded in fulfilling what his friends called a crazy dream. As much as anyone can never escape a childhood nickname, Hernandez has picked up a different moniker given by Director Elliott Silversteen (Night Of Courage): “One Take Hernandez”.

For over 18 years Mr. Hernandez has had a coexisting relation with the television program named Coqui-tv.com. in the year 2006 David Hernandez expanded into a different realm. Now the program is named coqui-tv25.com., Mr. Hernandez still owns the name coqui-tv.com and has no plans to re-vamp a new program yet, with the same successfu name.

The professional Actor/ Producer David Hernandez can be found throughout the internet from the Screen Actors Guild - sag.org, IMDB.com, Chicagoshowbiz.com and many more. Although the word actor seems to be the best addon to the name when searching as the Idol singer has the same name, which has flooded the search engines. 2009 should prove to be another incredible year for Mr David Hernandez.

David is a Chicago actor who began his career by chance. Prior to having an acting career happen to him he only dreamed of performing for the world while performing for family and friends. Mostly improve and talent shows or assemblies at Wolfgang Von Goethe elementary school.

His career began on the corner of Rockwell and Augusta in the Humboldt Park Neighborhood of Chicago.

This day began much like any other day, David was working for his grandmother. She along with her boyfriend owned a video game room. He decided to take an early break and stepped outside to witness a production van that had the peacock logo and the larger than life letters NBC Cannel 5.

The Cameraman was video taping a mural on the side of a Spanish grocery store just across the street. David's curiosity got the best of him and he walked over to the cameraman to inquire as to the purpose of the taping of this mural of Puerto Rico.

As he and the cameraman conversed, Silvia Gianinni (Producer) and Jack Ginay (Director) walked out of this humble grocery store holding fresh fruit and a paper bag. They walked up to David and asked him if he lived in the neighborhood. He stated that he did live in the area and worked at the game room across the street.

As they continued the slew of questions aimed at David the production team realized that David was more than just another kid on the street. David was a young 14 years old. His answers were so interesting, informative and animated the knew that they had found what they were looking for.

It turned out that NBC was in the process of producing "Still A Stranger" a national docu-drama that introduces the Hispanic community to the rest of the world. These award winning members of the NBC team were burdened with the need of casting for a young Hispanic boy for the drama portion of the documentary. Silvia was convinced that the search was over! They had found their character " Carlos"!

Both Silvia and Jack agreed that David had to participate in this audition scheduled in 2 days. They loaded David with contact information and assured him that this was a great opportunity they would even pay for his cab ride to the NBC studio. David agreed.

DAVID'S FIRST AUDITION

David Hernandez was on time for his audition with a paper bag of props used to entertain his family and friends. He showed up alone, no parents, no guardian. David was and still is gutsy. David really did not know what he was in for. In the waiting room were a small platoon of professional child actors armed with portfolios and stories of previous and future work.

David was intimidated to say the least. He could not hide his paper bag and he felt so out of place. the production team walked out into the waiting room with eyes feverishly looking about. Silvia spotted David and let out a great big "YES"!

The team welcomed David and made him feel at home. They escorted David into the audition room. David made sure to look back at all the professional child actors just before turning the corner past the majestic wooden doors and smiled. The comments directed at him about being unprepared without a headshot now meant nothing and returned his confidence.

His first Audition was opposite Myrna Salazar. Co-Owner of Salazar & Navas Talent Agency. After the audition he was asked to stick around. David was quite nonchalant about the whole matter.

He was the first person in to audition and he was the last to leave. David got the part hands down!

David Hernandez Turns down representation

Myrna Salazar found herself searching throughout the Humboldt park neighborhood for David Hernandez to sign him as talent. David was offered representation by Salazar & Navas Talent Agency at the Chicago NBC studios. David Refused ... More to come