Marcello Hernandez in Los Angeles

Marcello Hernández is an American stand-up comedian and actor, born in Miami in 1997 to a Cuban mother and Dominican father. He joined Saturday Night Live in 2022 and became known for sketches including “Protective Mom” and the recurring character Domingo. He released his first stand-up special, American Boy, in January 2026. At 18, he began performing comedy in Cleveland, then earned a place at the Just for Laughs festival after auditioning at The Stand. He went on to open for Gilbert Gottfried, Mark Viera and Dave Chappelle, as well as Jo Koy at Madison Square Garden. In November 2024, he appeared as Domingo during Sabrina Carpenter’s concert in Los Angeles.