Jose Fernando(VI)

Jose Fernando is a queer Latinx artist/activist. Born in Costa Rica and raised in Niagara Falls, NY he grew up bi-culturally, biracial & bilingual. Studying at Penn State and Columbia College Chicago he trained classically in performance. Jose's dedicated his life to shattering stigmas by connecting with and inspiring others through various mediums. Most recently seen 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. Jose 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, Jose co-produced/wrote/starred in the critically acclaimed, New Hardy Boys - an irreverent parody of the classic children's books. Currently Jose is focused on using his talents to advance visibility and understanding of the Latinx and genderfluid (aka non-binary) communities in Hollywood, with the aim to help normalize them globally.