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Marcello Hernández is quickly becoming one of the brightest comedic forces on “Saturday Night Live,” and this countdown proves why. From sports-bro swagger and wildly relatable family stories to razor-sharp interviews and unforgettable impressions, these moments show off his charm, timing, and fearless improv. Whether he’s roasting Kevin Hart or going off-script on a spicy interview, Marcello always leaves a mark.
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00:00All right, man. Welcome to the show, Marcello.
00:03Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:05And today, we're looking at the absolute best receipts,
00:08proving why Marcello Hernandez is the undisputed breakout star of Saturday Night Live.
00:14Let me pick you up with the loop that smiles back.
00:18Number 10. Opening monologue, The Espy's.
00:22Hosting The Espy's is a tall order.
00:25No, taller than that.
00:27And now introducing your host, standing 5'7".
00:32Yo, yo, yo, stop that, stop that. 5'8". Start again, please. Thank you.
00:35Rather than trying to roast every athlete in sight, he plays to his strengths,
00:40mixing genuine enthusiasm for sports with the kind of fast-paced observations that make everyone feel included.
00:46That balance is what keeps the monologue moving.
00:49I also want to shout out last year's host, Shane Gillis.
00:52He is watching from home like a true American.
00:57On his couch, drinking a beer, while a Hispanic guy does his job.
01:01He celebrates huge sporting achievements without becoming overly reverential.
01:06Then undercuts the moment with perfectly timed jokes before it ever gets too sentimental.
01:11Winning over a room full of elite competitors isn't easy.
01:14Latino people watch hockey and when they see him put those guys in the box for two minutes, the Latino
01:26people are like,
01:27he gotta do it again.
01:30He didn't learn anything from that.
01:37Hernandez isn't just good at sending up the sports world, he's quite an athlete himself, too.
01:42And you actually got to participate in the All-Star game this year.
01:46Yes!
01:47There you are, looking like you know what you're doing.
01:49During his interview with Seth Meyers, we're reminded of the time he played in an All-Star baseball game.
01:55And his confidence stepping up to the plate is what makes the moment so iconic.
01:59Marcello recreates the swagger of athletes with a fully committed performance.
02:04Yeah, I definitely did that.
02:07The comedian has certainly spent years studying baseball players, especially Latino athletes.
02:13And their larger-than-life panache shines through in his delivery.
02:17As his first ever talk show appearance, it was an impressive introduction.
02:21Perfectly balancing sincerity and comedy while making the audience feel in on the joke.
02:26In the name of the Father, I'm going to say, just in case I need a little divine intervention.
02:33They're so ready afterwards.
02:35Number 8, Marcello Knows His Minions, Royal Court.
02:40Marcello proves he's worthy of any royal court pretty much from the moment he takes his seat.
02:45The journey for me, it took four fortnights to arrive here.
02:50Damn.
02:51My horse is exhausted.
02:52I brought my friends with me on my horse.
02:56Were y'all front to back on the horse?
02:58We were, we left space for Jesus.
03:00The magic of this interview comes from the sharp contrast between Brittany Broski's absurd,
03:06high-fantasy queen persona and Hernandez's deadpan, self-aware delivery.
03:10He lets the ridiculousness of the setup speak for itself, using effortless, rapid-fire improv
03:16and fearless banter to play along while still poking fun at it.
03:20He also tackles one of life's greatest questions.
03:23How many minions would it take to overpower him?
03:36And based on his answer, this is clearly a scenario he has given some serious thought to.
03:41The next Minions sequel may have found its plot.
03:44It's just how long can I fend them off?
03:46You will succumb.
03:47A hundred percent.
03:48Yes, facts.
03:49So one?
03:50One, yeah, one.
03:51I lose to one.
03:52Number seven, Playing Nick, 72 Hours.
03:55This film wasn't exactly a critical home run, with some labeling it as a, quote,
04:00mediocre The Hangover knockoff.
04:02It's really weird that you came.
04:04Really?
04:04I had no idea you were, like, 50.
04:07No, man, I'm 40.
04:08Oh, 40, yeah, that's, that's still so many years to be.
04:12No, man, 40 is the new 20.
04:15It's a lot.
04:16Still, one thing it had going for it was Hernandez bringing plenty of charm, charisma,
04:21and perfectly timed confidence to the self-assured alpha bro, Nick.
04:25The role could have easily become another overly familiar party guy,
04:29but Marcelo's commitment gives him enough personality to stand out.
04:33Did you ask me if I wanted a shot?
04:35Yeah, take a shot.
04:36Come on, I'm not getting married, guys, so I can still have some fun.
04:40The movie is at its best when Hernandez and his fellow young co-stars are allowed to riff off each
04:45other,
04:46letting their chemistry do the heavy lifting.
04:48His sharp delivery and effortless screen presence help make this unhinged bachelor party feel a little more entertaining.
04:54I'm unbelievably sorry for really, uh, ruining your weekend, man.
04:58You, you did.
05:00You did f*** up the whole weekend.
05:02Yeah.
05:03But it was unforgettable, Joe.
05:05You're gonna make it in the book for sure.
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05:19Number six.
05:20Growing up at beauty appointments.
05:22American boy.
05:22One thing Marcello often celebrates is being raised in a home surrounded by women,
05:28which also meant getting a front row seat to the world of beauty routines.
05:31They go to a salon and they go, I have a mustache.
05:35And the lady goes, ah, how would you like me to take care of that?
05:38And the woman goes, oh, I would like it if you could maybe rip it off my face.
05:43From waxing appointments to hair treatments and everything in between,
05:47he's certainly witnessed some things that have stayed with him.
05:50The funniest part is how seriously he approaches these memories.
05:54Treating beauty regimens like he's documenting a wild expedition rather than a trip to the salon.
05:59Women are too abnormal to scream or to cry.
06:02They rip it off and she talks.
06:04When it hurts, they talk.
06:05They go, nyagada.
06:06And your mom goes, my son is in the third grade.
06:08Did you know?
06:09Whether you've been baffled by these rituals or know them all too well,
06:13there's something hilariously familiar in the way Marcello turns everyday moments into unforgettable stories.
06:19The beauty department may never feel the same again.
06:22When my elbow reaches my ass, I need you to zip.
06:26You understand?
06:28I'm like, that sounds dangerous, mommy.
06:30I don't know if that sounds like it's safe.
06:32It's not safe.
06:32It's what you have to do.
06:33Number 5, Weekend Update, Marcelo Hernandez on Depression and Men, Saturday Night Live.
06:40Marcelo has become one of SNL's latest breakout stars because he has a special ability to make audiences laugh
06:46while discussing genuinely meaningful topics.
06:49No one is happy to see you when you go to the barbershop.
06:52Every time I go, the guy's like, look who it is.
06:56We already told you, buddy.
06:57We can't make you taller.
07:01That's why, that's why a little prince like me goes to the salon, call it.
07:07In this segment, he explores differences between men and women when it comes to depression and emotional support,
07:13highlighting the camaraderie women often find with their friends.
07:17The reason the bit works so well is that Marcelo delivers his observations with affection rather than judgment.
07:22A girl will tell her best friend, she'll be like, I'm dating the sky and he robs banks.
07:32And then her friend will be like, at least he has a passion.
07:37His delivery turns an important conversation into something audiences can laugh at while still recognizing the truth behind it.
07:43It's a smart reminder that sometimes comedy can open doors to conversations people might otherwise avoid.
07:49And you would say this is the reason men are the most depressed they've ever been in history?
07:55Yes, and also a variety of other psychological and genetic issues, but they're not as funny and I don't have
07:59stand-up on that.
08:00Number four, dancing household, American boy.
08:04Hernandez is a huge celebrant of Latin culture, often bringing his upbringing and heritage into his comedy.
08:10If people came to my house, my mom would be like, Marcelo!
08:14And I'm six years old and I have to leave my room like this.
08:19For his 2026 Netflix special, after a sweet introduction by his mom, mother and son set the mood the best
08:26way they know how, by dancing.
08:28The funniest part is how casually Marcelo presents this totally normal, well, normal for him, household tradition.
08:34And yes, apparently there is a right way to do it.
08:38And I would think that I'm doing a good job and then out of nowhere, my mom would be like,
08:42No, Marcelo, not like that. Do what I taught you. And I'm like, Mommy, please.
08:48Don't make me get nasty in front of my family.
08:53This leads into a whole bit about spending time with his cousins that ends with the previously reluctant dancer becoming
08:59the life of the party.
09:00Honestly, Christmas at the Hernandez's sounds like a blast.
09:04And I'm like, Mommy, why? And she's like, because your aunt is going through a divorce right now.
09:15And that is not being inappropriate. That is supporting your family.
09:21Number three, his Hot Ones interview. Hot Ones.
09:25This Hot Ones interview is an absolute riot.
09:27This is your job. You do this for a living. You watch people suffer. My shoe fell off.
09:35Marcelo makes bold choices like, quote, racially profiling his second wing before delivering some hard-hitting cultural critique,
09:42like the culture shock of moving from Miami to suburban Cleveland for college,
09:46a place where the romance of sushi dates is replaced by a sweaty walk to Chipotle.
09:51In Miami, if you want to date a girl, you go, hey, let's go eat sushi.
09:54And then let's go to Umeri's and let's live this adult romantic experience.
09:59In Cleveland, they're like, you know, you asked a girl, you go, do you want to go with me to
10:02Chipotle?
10:03We're going to walk.
10:04Naturally, the spice sends him spiraling into deeply emotional love confessions for Sean Evans before descending into total madness.
10:11You give people a platform, you know, you made this thing.
10:18I'm not getting emotional. I just, it's...
10:20I understand.
10:21From aggressively inspecting the crew's hats and glasses to determine which poor white guys might secretly be Cuban,
10:29to truly demonstrating the fight-or-flight response,
10:32Marcelo proves that a peaceful meal was never in the cards.
10:36What am I doing? I'm fighting it off.
10:37Just happy to not be on the receiving end.
10:40I'm fighting it off.
10:44Imagine.
10:46Number two, roasting Kevin Hart.
10:48Today, while promoting 72 Hours, it became pretty clear that Hernandez and co-star Kevin Hart share a rapport not
10:55unlike their on-screen counterparts.
10:57Should I put on this weird, rusty, silver combo?
11:02It looks like I'm golfing, but also I'm the maitre d' of a steakhouse.
11:06I think that's a very...
11:06The maitre d' of a steakhouse?
11:07It's a very casual. Why don't you ever wear socks? How about we talk about that?
11:10Because I'm Dominican.
11:11Marcelo is never afraid to roast his co-star.
11:14Whether he's poking fun at their age gap or sneaking in a joke before Hart even realizes he's been hit.
11:20No, he se va corriendo. Kevin Hart has failed también.
11:26Hold on a second.
11:27Hold on a minute. Now wait a minute.
11:28Hold on a minute.
11:28Wait a minute, man.
11:30Their Today Show interview gives us one of their funniest exchanges,
11:33with Hernandez pulling out his Kevin Hart impression, AirPods and all.
11:37You know an impression is accurate when the person being impersonated is laughing harder than anyone else.
11:43Listen, I'm good. I'm good. But it's gonna cost ya.
11:49I'm good. I know what I'm doing.
11:51Yeah, I'll be there.
11:53Here's the thing.
11:53For a price.
11:54Hart looks ready to defend himself, but Marcelo comes prepared with the receipts,
11:59leaving him with absolutely no comeback.
12:01He's got the AirPod behind him. He's got it behind the thing.
12:05Just in case.
12:06Just in case.
12:06Just in case a CEO calls.
12:08Exactly.
12:09And it's like, we want Kevin to be the face of Froot Loops.
12:12He's gonna be like, of course.
12:13This is the fruitiest loop in the world.
12:16Number one.
12:18Cuban mom, just for laughs.
12:20If there's one thing to take away from all this,
12:22other than Hernandez being absolutely hilarious,
12:25it's that he has a lot of love and admiration for his mom.
12:28So I don't know how you woke up in the morning,
12:31but for me, it's good morning, Marcelo.
12:33Have a great day.
12:34But just remember, I free you.
12:37This segment starts with Marcelo joking about being white passing
12:40before diving into what it was like growing up with a Cuban mom.
12:43He even starts planning his future parenting strategy
12:46by inventing fake, quote, struggle stories about the pandemic.
12:49Because every good parent needs that guilt fodder.
12:52I cannot wait to look at my kids and go,
12:55you don't know what it's like!
12:57We didn't have toilet paper!
13:00If you grew up in a bicultural home,
13:02these jokes will hit especially close.
13:05Yet, Marcelo's warmth ensures the jokes never feel exclusive,
13:09making everyone feel like they're part of the family.
13:12Mom, I had a bad day at school.
13:13She's like,
13:15what happened?
13:17What happened that was so bad?
13:20Did somebody steal your freedom today?
13:24What's your favorite Marcelo Hernandez moment in or out of Studio 8-H?
13:28Let us know in the comments.
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