Callie Hernandez Explained

Callie Hernandez
Birth Date:24 May 1988
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2013–present

Callie Marie Hernandez (born May 24, 1988)[1] is an American actress known for her roles in the films Blair Witch (2016), La La Land (2016), The Endless (2017), and (2017).

Early life

Hernandez was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved with her family to San Antonio, Texas when she was 7. She attended Churchill High School and studied at the University of Texas at Austin.[2] She considers Austin her hometown. Before acting, Hernandez played the cello in several bands.[3]

Career

In 2013, Hernandez made her debut in Machete Kills.[4] She was cast in the ABC television series Members Only, also known as The Club, but the show was cancelled before its scheduled premiere in 2014.[5] In 2016, she starred in Blair Witch[6] and had a supporting role in La La Land.[7]

From 2016 to 2017, Hernandez played Samantha in the Epix series Graves until the show's cancellation after two seasons. In 2017, she co-starred in The Endless and .[8] She appeared in Under the Silver Lake in 2018.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Machete KillsSpace Babe
2014ThelmaUncredited
2016Blair WitchLisa Arlington
La La LandTracy
2017The EndlessAnna
Upworth
2018Under the Silver LakeMillicent Sevence
2020One of These DaysMaria Parsons
2022Shotgun Wedding Jamie
2022Jethica Elena

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Jessie2 episodes
Members OnlyAnaMain cast (series unaired)
2016–2017GravesSamantha VegaMain cast
2019Too Old to Die YoungAmandaMiniseries
SoundtrackNellieMain cast
2022The Flight Attendant Gabrielle DiazMain cast (season 2)

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
2015"Slumlord Rising"Neon Indian
2020"Moonlight"Future Islands
2023"Meutrière (feat. Flore Benguigui)"Alan Palomo[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Weber . Lindsey . Meet 'Alien: Covenant' Star Callie Hernandez . January 3, 2019 . . May 17, 2017.
  2. News: Martinez. Kiko. Churchill grad talks playing Jennifer Lopez's sister in 'Shotgun Wedding'. San Antonio Express-News. January 23, 2023. January 27, 2023. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Hernandez moved with her family to San Antonio around the age of 7. She attended her father’s alma mater, Churchill High School, and then studied at the University of Texas at Austin..
  3. Web site: Callie Hernandez. 24 February 2016 . Into the Gloss. June 8, 2016.
  4. Web site: Callie Hernandez Joins Epix Comedy Series 'Graves'; Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts 2. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. October 5, 2015. June 8, 2016.
  5. Web site: David O. Russell Exits ABC Drama Project, Which Continues As Series, Casts 1st Actor. Andreeva. Nellie. . February 26, 2014 . June 8, 2016.
  6. Web site: 'The Woods' Trailer: Adam Wingard Takes Us Camping in New Found-Footage Horror Flick. Indiewire. Nordine, Michael. May 10, 2016. June 8, 2016.
  7. News: Hipes. Patrick. Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe & Callie Hernandez Move Into 'La La Land'. June 8, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. July 8, 2015.
  8. News: Hipes. Patrick. Alien: Covenant Crews Up: 'Empire's Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo & More Join Cast. June 8, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. February 25, 2016.
  9. Web site: 'Under The Silver Lake' Adds Zosia Mamet, Jimmi Simpson, Patrick Fischler & More To Round Out Cast. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. November 4, 2016. November 4, 2016.
  10. Web site: Alan Palomo - Meutrière (Feat. Flore Benguigui) [Official Video] . .