Marcello Hernández's Mom Inspired One of Pedro Pascal's SNL Sketches

Marcello Hernández talks about having the time of his life as a Saturday Night Live cast member, shares how his mother inspired one of Pedro Pascal's SNL sketches and discusses participating in the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game.
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Marcello Hernández's Mom Inspired One of Pedro Pascal's SNL Sketches - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@ValentinOrlandini]

Marcelo out here living every Latino son’s dream, being able to give your mom such public kudos has got to be awesome. Can’t wait to see his next moves.

[@oftenwrng]

YES

[@Optim40]

Omg...

[@ChrisBush123]

That made me tear up tbh

[@heatherdowns3877]

I can’t love him enough

[@ellespencer8563]

As a Latin Mom myself I can attest to this being my damn dream too.

[@ginao6810]

Omg, that Mum dedication came out of nowhere and hit me in the gut 😢

[@MsHopefullyMarilyn]

Same!

[@peadar-o]

Tears came out of me 🙃

[@jeswilde6188]

thoughts

[@c016smith52]

❤️❤️❤️

[@loveinthematrix]

So beautiful

[@Artsaveslives]

His mother is literally gorgeous.

[@Liv-or5ci]

THANK YOU oh my god she’s so beautiful!

[@ellespencer8563]

Cuban moms are 🔥

[@javiruiz8365]

@@ellespencer8563Cubans in general are very good looking

[@ellespencer8563]

@@javiruiz8365 I agree! As are Chileans and Colombians!

[@christiantinoco7039]

DAM SO BEAUTIFULLLLLL

[@thetonesstir]

That Pascal mom sketch is one of my favorite snl sketches ever

[@DavidZetino]

And now the bad bunny + pascal is out

[@barbourgirl78]

"Why didn't joo tell me she was a woman of God?! Where are my grandchildren?"(as Pascal swats him 😂) It's one of my favorites, too!

[@fatmn]

MY SON, DON'T HAVE ADD, HE JUST LIKE TO JUMP. Dead lol

[@alexramirez9589]

That's his mom?! She looks like she could be his sister! She's absolutely beautiful

[@juanalarcon5320]

mom could be an actriz herself

[@sebastianespinosa1182]

Cuban genes

[@TrueWalker88]

Latinos start having kids at like 14.

[@ffelegal]

Don't get creepy

[@yourcelebrityangle]

@@TrueWalker88 talk about prejudice ha? I am Peruvian 36 and 0 kids cause living the life

[@cicalinarrot]

That skit and in particular the "he just like to jump" line was one of my favourite lines in recent history of SNL. I absolutely had to share it with all of my friends who work as teachers, they all know dozens of parents who say things like that.

[@gheller2261]

It's a sketch not a skit.

[@cicalinarrot]

@@gheller2261 Cambridge Dictionary defines "skit" as "a short, funny play that makes a joke of something".

[@gmh471]

@@cicalinarrot I worked in sketch comedy long ago. Call what the writers and performers are doing "skits" and you will get clocked in the head. The word skit implies frivolous and not well thought out. Sometimes, dictionary definitions do not suffice.

[@SONICgokuverine]

@@gmh471And sometimes people get caught up on semantics for dumb reasons.

[@cicalinarrot]

@@gmh471 Are we talking about the same show? The one where writers have to come out with ideas very quickly, actors (sometimes non-professional actors) have less than a week to study, read from a teleprompter and are allowed to break character, improvise and laugh? "Skit" fits perfectly here. It wouldn't for some of the most complex bits or for digitl shorts but it surely does here and that's why it's very commonly use to talk about SNL with absolutely no mean intent. Are they frivolous? Of course, with rare exceptions. Are they non-well-thought-of? Yes, in an absolute sense, not for their category.

[@RushMrs]

I got choked up when he dedicated thanks to his Mom. He is definitely one of my favorite new cast members, he's so funny! Way to represent Miami to the fullest.

[@DrDre12]

Finally, diverse representation not only physically but also in the language being used in SNL. Thank you, Marcello!

[@Risgolden]

Ehh they could start hiring darker skinned Latinos but yes still a win

[@EthanahtE]

​@Ryisgold non black latinos don't believe black latinos should represent latinos in media...just like white Americans don't believe non white Americans should represent Americans in media😂😂😂

[@user-sh4mv3tc3r]

SNL has a LONG history of having problems with Latinos. He is only the third Latino on the show and the other two had the least airtime ever. Melissa Villasenor was hilarious and under utilized.

[@DeRone22]

​@@Risgoldenfor people that just wanna complain... nothing is enough 😑

[@nc3468]

@@RisgoldenLOS LATINOS DE PIEL BLANCA TAMBIÉN EXISTIMOS, e incluso, hay muchos de pelo castaño, o rubio y de ojos claros. Basta recordar los problemas que tuvo Pedro Pascal, cuando no lo contrataban, porque le decían que no se veía “lo suficientemente latino”. Incluso, cuando actuó en “Narcos”, le tiñeron de negro el pelo, para encajar mejor con el estereotipo latino que tienen en EEUU (cuando Pedro era niño tenía el pelo muy rubio, casi blanco). Él estuvo a punto de dejar su carrera de actor debido a esto. Por lo que estoy leyendo, entre latinos de allá también existen esos prejuicios y estereotipos tan errados. Los “latinos”, (en estricto rigor, los latinoamericanos) SOMOS MUY DIVERSOS: somos de piel blanca, morena, negra, de pelo rubio, castaño, negro, pelirrojo (liso, ondulado, crespo), altos y bajos de estatura. Qué triste es leer aquí comentarios discriminatorios de algunos latinos hacia latinoamericanos (latinos) que no son morenos, o con rasgos indígenas.

[@Izzy-Maurer]

Marcello's mum seems so funny based purely on her facial expressions whenever they cut to her. What a great family!

[@heartofthematter247]

She reminds me of Sofia Vergara!

[@anotheruser1275]

and she is hot too

[@kiya12309]

This guy has so much confidence for someone just starting out in his career, and he seems like he's got a good head on his shoulders too. Seth's first time on a talk show was on Conan O'Brien's show, and it's really sweet to watch him do the same for another new SNL cast member, and I think Marcello has a long career ahead of him too,

[@benzaiten933]

it seems like Seth is the first talk show experience for many new SNL members. and I'm sure Seth is doing his best to make it a good memory.

[@Optim40]

Parents have been teaching Gen Z to have the "it" factor. But honestly they went a little overboard with it.

[@kaychan4507]

This was a joy to watch. We need more Marcello in things.

[@michellematheus1570]

Wow! His mom is gorgeous, and that shout-out made me cry. 🥹

[@javiruiz8365]

Right!!! I got teary eyed

[@orlandorodriguez7235]

I know him from Miami. He went to Belen Jesuit. He’s truly hilarious on and off screen. Great guy all around. Much love Bro! Proud of you ❤

[@katiechisholm]

This dude is just…precious. Idk another term for him.

[@mitsumeeshi]

Marcello is hilarious. I could watch that Pedro Pascal sketch a billion times and still laugh out loud!

[@IM.758]

The latest one with Bad Bunny is also funny.

[@mitsumeeshi]

@@IM.758 I know, right?! :-) And I also LOVED the one where Bad Bunny and Marcello were king and heir of Spain, with their explorers showing them all the things they came back with. The "Go around it!" part had me on the floor!

[@ImmortalChaos]

He seems so humble, sweet, he's hilarious, and very talented. I wish him success and longevity in life and in his career.

[@boardaspen]

He is adorable and hilarious! So excited for his tenure on SNL!

[@nicogolda]

I literally teared up when he thanked his mom on national television like THAT! 🥹❤️

[@Optim40]

C'mon man...we gotta stop crying already !

[@jani311]

Me too!

[@fizzgona]

2:11 ❤️🙏🥰😭”Te amo mamá con todo mi corazón, te quiero con todo”. ¡Qué hermosas palabras, Marcello!

[@catiagoncalves2590]

I cannot believe that lady he's his mom! She's seems so young! He's amazing on snl 😂 and so accurate his mom on snl 😂✌️

[@fauzianalwoga1002]

She must be in her 40s just like my now late mum ❤

[@berglettemom6045]

I think Marcello is a rising star! I really hope we see much, much more of him on SNL this season! I especially loved his baseball sketch.

[@chloetaterka121]

I literally ADORE him, his personality, his vibe, and his humor. Such a good addition to the SNL cast fr!

[@TheTaurean]

He is THE BEST of the rookies on SNL! All of his skits are hilarious! Love this guy. 👏🏾

[@zizinnnn]

well done Marcelo's mom!❤

[@dietotaku]

well done raising marcelo and well done looking THAT GOOD! i would have pegged her for his sister or his girlfriend, not his mom O.O

[@liindaboniita]

The sketch worked so well because Pedro is Latino too and we all have or know that Mom! She’s either our mom or our grandma. Lol

[@PhillyFrank1]

The "defiantly bilingual" episode of SNL (as The Atlantic called it) was brilliant, perfecto, bound to be a classic! Bad Bunny turns out to be natural actor (as well as real easy on the eyes), and Marcello's scripts were hilarious. The sketches without subtitles didn't need them, though I re-watched them with closed caption just to get all the Spanish. Great work by SNL's costume and props people, as always (a live turkey and a llama!). Oh, and Marcello is just adorable -- great SNL casting addition. I look forward to more Spanish and Spanglish bits.

[@fn336]

💯

[@danigoes208]

literally cannot get enough of marcello- hope he really gets to shine this season of snl!

[@DrRockso0]

I love this kid so much. He is so damn funny. Great addition to SNL.

[@jessicalynne7041]

As soon as Marcello did that baseball update bit, he was my new fav on SNL! Seth hit it on the head with him being fun to watch bc he’s having so much fun! 😂😂 Can’t wait for this season!!

[@lany2018]

Marcello va a llegar muy lejos! Tenía rato de no ver a alguien tan gracioso. El mensaje para su mamá ❤

[@DJTaPEDOaCREEPlustForIvanka]

Beautiful mom. Love the dedication to her-so sweet. My child don’t have ADD he just like to jump. Marcelo is humble, funny. Can’t wait for season2.

[@vss5383]

SNL is lucky to have him. What a joy!

[@angelaowens921]

He just likes to jump! It’s a sketch I watch over and over and know every word as it’s brilliant!

[@dojoge]

Is no one going to mention how gorgeous his mom is? Holy macaroni! ❤️😍❤️😍Also, great job on your first season at SNL!

[@fauzianalwoga1002]

She must have been young when she had him just like my mom ❤

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

He's the type of guest I'll never get tired of seeing

[@myveronicajones]

Love this guy. Hope he gets more air time this season. 😊

[@cerka27]

Marcello is hilarious. I love the mom/son skit on SNL

[@westiepup369]

Marcello is incredible and I cannot wait for him to absolutely kill it this upcoming season!

[@Monika-mh2je]

Nice from Seth to give a shine and chance for young people. 👏

[@Rmer716]

Young people? Marcello is SNL new bright star and Seth became famous because he was with SLN for many years.

[@Monika-mh2je]

@@Rmer716 so???? That was my point. Seth doesn't forget how hard to make it,even on SNL.

[@Reninenos]

I really like Marcello. He's hilarious and seems very genuine. That's a beautiful family as well. He's attractive and his mom is beautiful!

[@ahuete71]

So proud to see our people having so much success. Orgullo hispano!!!!!!

[@NomadAngie]

I love Marcello. As a Caribbean, I love that he brings the Caribbean flair to SNL.

[@JoonathanGD]

We're proud Marcelo, thank you for everything. 🇩🇴

[@alexolvera6403]

The Age Of Discovery with Bad Bunny is one of the Best Acted SNL Skits ive seen in years!!! Great stuff!!

[@hwhy2]

I have such a crush on him. He is just so endearing and funny 😂

[@Anamer22]

So proud of Marcello 🇩🇴🇨🇺

[@clrbrk9108]

I love this guy. He's going to be a big comedy movie star someday.

[@vargasfamily282]

The greatest love of all ♥️ Pedro Pascal’s Mom love Thank you Marcello Hernandez and your Mom ♥️♥️

[@glendarosado5427]

Making the 305 proud! You are amazing mijo.

[@Claudi.128]

Marcelo and Pascal are great together🤣. Can't stop watching them. His mom deserves having all the recognition she is lovely❤ 🥰🇲🇽

[@cookinma]

I love this guy! He’s so charming and his voice just has so much character!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SodoMojo22]

Love this guy. Has the "it" factor but in a humble, down to earth way.

[@lb5368]

Yay, I love seeing Marcello on SNL! He's one of the best new cast members this year ❤

[@michaels4883]

Marcello is awesome on SNL. Really funny. And check out his stand up, really funny as well. He's going to have a bright future after a handful of SNL seasons under his belt. Go Marcello... and your mom!

[@jf7098]

😍 The corsage ♥️ This was adorable and memorable. Love him on SNL

[@penny6091]

He's hysterical. So glad he joined the cast!

[@weirdalpopovich]

never thought about it like that but marcello really does it make easier to like him cause he is enjoying himself, love his weekend update visits

[@kristinpenta]

I really love this comedian -- he really does have a hysterical sense of humor and for someone so young, he does seem to be relaxed and enjoying himself on SNL. Much respect! His skits with Pedro are awesome. I love his energy!

[@gracebatistarodriguez9091]

He's so funny, adorable and such a great addition to SNL!!

[@calibby85]

Wow his mom is GORGEOUS

[@Lomarie10]

I am a fan of SNL for years, but bringing Marcello to the equation has been so wonderful. He is so funny! 😂❤💯

[@beatmydrum]

Ever since his 1st Weekend Update feature as José Suarez and the Chancleta bit (not mentioned in this interview but hugely funny as well), I was hooked and got my whole Cuban-American family hooked on him, including my 10 year-old nephew, who adorably started emulating his sketches, not to mention as an avid soccer player, after finding out Marcello had almost gone pro, my nephew found his new idol :)

[@moonbeanification]

"Laughter is carbonated holiness." (Anne Lamott) Thank you late night team for your sacred work! MWAH! 🥰

[@Kikusin22]

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful paradise, I saw a photograph coffee table book on Amazon about this country full of beautiful photos and is gorgeous!

[@MabelRD08]

😍💜☀️🌟🌹🇩🇴

[@drebugsita]

SOOO good! He makes it look effortless. Clearly he really is having fun

[@manuel3hernandez]

Marcellos mom has got it going on

[@abigailhorner6685]

He made me cry so sweet ❤😢

[@tintheparktinthepark7976]

He is so good looking and funny, love his skits in SNL and stand up comedy

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

I really like Marcello Hernandez. He was definitely a standout last season!!

[@felicitousfeline9956]

Love the new cast members of the past few years, as well as the “oldies“! Marcelo is very good and what a sweet, funny son. Looking forward to a new season!!

[@alexb4874]

Marcelo!!! You are incredible! I loved learning more about you during this interview. I stopped watching SNL awhile ago even though growing up it was my favorite show. You are the representation for many of us that didn't see it on screen all these years! I will definitely be watching this season!

[@gabrielleclyburn3573]

I just love him so much. Saw his stand up live and i was so impressed and loved every sec 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Very talented !

[@davidthanos]

He owned snl. He acted like hes been there for a while

[@ellieboa]

Yay love Marcello! Hope he is on loads of talkshows and can’t wait for SNL!

[@marcavonevans]

Marcelo is my favorite new cast member! He’s SO funny!!!

[@mizztree81]

I loved this interview. I rarely watch SNL but his mom sketches leave me in stitches!

[@Smokey_Pz]

I love him!!😄 That sketch it literally my favorite one by far

[@argovrin8296]

I feel like this video is going be historic when he blows up in a few years! He's a STAR

[@trespiasdemaisss]

marcello is so so sweet! i really like all the featured players but he's definitely one of my faves

[@ANAMARIADARBYSHIRE]

This young man is becoming one of the GOATS of comedy. Kudos to his Mama!

[@SC-hu5pz]

My Lord his mom is stunning! God bless them ❤

[@ashlingandhurricanes6892]

I hope he gets lots of airtime this new season! looking forawrd to it

[@taralynn7441]

He is a whole good vibe and I wish him all the success.

[@shelbygoelz]

He is so adorable and has such a positive energy 🥰

[@70foolio]

Love him immediately a big fan. Can’t wait to see what the future has for Marcello.🎉❤😂😊

[@oppositeofh8]

aw, marcello's mom is so pretty & you can see how proud she is of him. & she has every reason to be proud -- marcello, you're a valuable player on snl, i love watching you. looking forward to many laughs from you this season. 😻💖😻💖

[@jbiancajackson4580]

My favorite Marcelo sketch is with Quinta Bunson as a couple of club dealers attempted to promote the quality of their coke a la the dozens. The punchline was the best.

[@TrippyTrav]

His mom is… gah damn

[@tvkritisk]

He is like the embodiment of the joy and comedy in flesh. I think we'll have a lot from him to enjoy and make us smile. He's light, the light of happiness.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Love this guy! He’s hilarious and seems so smart too!

[@FocusedVoices]

Beautiful mother

[@cleekersneaker]

That Pedro SNL sketch was the best of this decade

[@SONICgokuverine]

Marcelo has to be one of the best new cast members in a while.

[@monicaalvarez5696]

We miss him in Miami but he so talented, we knew we couldn’t keep him 😊

[@pinkwakabeagle]

Awww! Que lindo- como quieres a tu mamá y me encanta ver la latinidad atravez de tus elogios hacia ella. Amo ser latina y tu orgullo latino me hace muy orgullosa de ti

[@evelyna.8039]

Y qué bueno por él que habla español. Muchos latinos en USA no lo hablan. Aquí en🇨🇦mi hija y yo hablamos los tres idiomas. Es un gran privilegio, riqueza y lujo✨✨

[@pinkwakabeagle]

@@evelyna.8039 100% de acuerdo

[@bea4156]

Calling it now, in 50 years when he’s a megastar everyone will always come back to this!!

[@sjwhite54]

Loved your baseball sketch Marcello! 😂

[@KateMich12]

I adore him. Felicidades, Marcello!

[@marcialabrahantes3369]

I saw him live in a dive bar comedy show in NYC back in 2018. He's working hard!

[@pwb5150]

Grisly Pear? 🍐

[@Scotts865]

Lots of energy!