Fernando(LXXII)

Fernando Jose is a queer Latinx artist/activist. Born in Costa Rica and raised in Niagara Falls, NY he grew up bi-culturally & bilingual. Studying at Penn State and Columbia College Chicago they trained classically in performance. Fernando's dedicated their life to shattering stigmas by connecting with and inspiring others through various mediums. Last seen on stage as Trip in the 8 time Ovation nominated, LA Times Top 10 Theatre Experiences nationally of 2019 and Critic's Choice, Daniel's Husband at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood -- opposite Jenny O'Hara, Bill Brochtrup, Tim Cummings, and Ed Martin. Fernando got his cinematic start in the Summit Entertainment film, Divergent. Later transitioning to TV as the host for Disney Channel's, Disney365, Disney GameOn, and Disney on the Set. Wanting a creative challenge, he co-produced/wrote/starred in the critically acclaimed, New Hardy Boys - an irreverent parody of the classic children's books. Fernando is focused on using their talents to advance visibility and understanding of the Latinx and gender-fluid (aka non-binary) communities in Hollywood, with the aim of giving them a voice globally.