Playing Kirsten Dunst's love interest in the teen drama, "crazy/beautiful"
October 1, 2004 - In addition to his role in "Friday Night Lights," Jay Hernandez ('Brian Chavez') can also be seen starring in Disney’s simultaneously released "Ladder 49," with John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix. He has also completed filming the lead role for "The Nomad," directed by Ivan Passer.
Hernandez most recently starred in the Warner Bros. feature "Torque," directed by Joseph Kahn, as one of the lead bikers in this fast-paced adventure set in the world of motorcycle racing; and in Disney’s hit film "The Rookie," as Joaquin ‘Wack’ Campos, a student of the real-life baseball pro, Jim Morris, played by Dennis Quaid.
Jay burst onto the scene as the romantic lead starring opposite Kirsten Dunst in "crazy/beautiful." Born and raised in Montebello, California, Jay was in Hollywood with his parents when he was “discovered” in the classic movie fashion — the Hernandez family shared an elevator with talent manager, Howard Tyner, who discovered Jay and by the time they reached the lobby, a career had begun. His first acting job was in the independent feature "Living the Life."
