It’s always challenging to go into a role.

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Taking on a new role as an actor can be really tough. You have to learn a lot of new things, like the character's personality, their way of speaking, and how they move and act. It's not easy to step into someone else's shoes and become a completely different person on stage or in front of the camera. But good actors work hard to make it look natural and effortless.

About Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez is an American actor who has starred in numerous films, including Crazy/Beautiful, Friday Night Lights, Hostel, and Suicide Squad. He is best known for his role as Thomas Magnum in the reboot of Magnum P.I. from 2018 to 2024.

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It’s always challenging to go into a role.

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No, I was going to college and got discovered.

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Jay Hernandez

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For me, I think that I don’t like feeling pressure from outside sources. I’d rather put the pressure on myself and push myself to do it as good as I can.

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