Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernández is a fan favorite on the hit late night show. And now, he's set to host the ESPYs.
The 28-year-old comedian is the first Latino to host the sports award show in 26 years. Marcello is a standout in a plethora of SNL skits including a popular one called "Protective Mom," which he starred in alongside Pedro Pascal.
Ahead of the comedian's biggest hosting gig of his career, learn more about the cast member's love life with Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral when the cameras aren't rolling.
© InstagramWho is Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral?
Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2018. She majored in architecture, and she minored in electronic design, architectural history and business. Ana also earned her master's degree in architecture from Yale University in 2023. She is an architect at a company called Taller Frida Escobedo, and also co-founded a design company called BATLLE + sig.
© InstagramWhere is Ana from?
Ana is originally from the Dominican Republic, and she attended school there up until she moved to the United States for college and work after graduating. Marcello shares similar cultural ties as Ana. His father, Joaquin "Burin" Hernandez, is Dominican and was born and raised on the island.
© InstagramWhat inspires Ana?
When it comes to her business model, Ana is inspired by remaining open towards life and all its possibilities. She shared with Speciwomen: "We have this saying, 'si a todo' – 'yes to everything.' Let's bring it in, let's explore, let's research. I think that that's what makes [my co-founder and I] get closer every time, the curiosity and excitement about the unknown. I think our goal is a bridge between the D.R., New York, and the rest of the world."
© Getty ImagesWhen did Ana and Marcello make their relationship public?
Marcello and Ana were first spotted together during a dinner event at Marea in January 2025. They were later seen at the 2025 Met Gala afterparty and at the movie premiere for The Phoenician Scheme.
In July 2025, the couple made their relationship public when they walked their first red carpet together for the New York premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. Not only did they debut their relationship status but they got cozy on the red carpet as they lovingly posed for pictures while embracing each other.
© Getty ImagesMarcello and Ana's date night at the Met Gala
While they made their red carpet debut in July 2025, they graced Hollywood's most sought after red carpet in May 2026. Marcello brought Ana as his date to the Met Gala. To the event, Marcello wore a custom Thom Browne classic black herringbone double-breasted tuxedo with longwing brogues. Ana matched her boyfriend in a custom black strapless Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and feathered detailing.
© Getty ImagesMarcello's career
Marcello graduated with a degree in entrepreneurship and communication from John Carroll University in 2019. Within the same year, he took the risk of moving to New York City from Florida to begin his stand-up career.
While he was performing at venues, he was an assistant soccer coach of Belen Jesuit Preparatory as his day job. In 2022, he was chosen as the New Face of Comedy by Just for Laughs, and was cast on SNL that same year.
