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From bilingual brilliance to viral sensations, SNL's first Gen Z cast member has already created comedy gold! Join us as we count down our picks for the funniest Marcello Hernandez sketches on Saturday Night Live. Whether he's dancing with Ariana Grande, teaming up with Bad Bunny, or stealing the show on Weekend Update, Marcello's comedic talent shines bright in every performance!
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most entertaining skits
00:11that Saturday Night Live's first Gen Z cast member has contributed to the show.
00:21We'll be looking at the best acts that include Marcelo Hernandez here, so get ready to laugh
00:27out loud. Number 20, Dancing 101. Whenever Marcelo teams up with Ariana Grande, it's always a hoot.
00:35In this sketch, the two play dance instructors, and their teaching style is unique to say the least.
00:41From blessing their class with top-tier lyrical choreography to oversharing like nobody's
00:47business, this dance duo is elite. Anything you want to say, you can say it with your body.
00:52Dance is the universal language. Watch me. I am hungry. I said, I am hungry.
01:00In addition to jokes that never miss, Marcelo and Ari flaunt some pretty good moves. Besides,
01:06the whole bit where Hernandez keeps sticking his soul patch on the Wicked Star's chin is proof of
01:11their playful chemistry. The fact that they can't stop breaking character makes the skit even better.
01:16No dance is complete without a grand finale. Nothing is grander than two people that made
01:23the dance look much harder than it was. Number 19, The Age of Discovery. Bad Bunny on SNL is a gift
01:31that keeps on giving. In The Age of Discovery, the rapper plays a king while Hernandez is the prince.
01:37They grant audience to two explorers, played by Mikey Day and Fred Armisen, to hear the tales of
01:43their travels. However, when they present the two royal men with a turkey and a llama from A New
01:49World, instead of silks and spices from China, they're miffed.
01:53How do you dare to bring us a chicken with cojones in the face?
01:57Su majestad.
01:59I don't think so.
02:00They're cojones, man!
02:01Cojones!
02:02Things get worse when the explorers introduce them to tomatoes and pumpkins. The two are only
02:07pleased when they see tobacco and gold, but they still want the riches from China.
02:12Marcelo and the Amor Foda singer are effortlessly funny, even more so in Spanish. We could watch
02:19them for hours.
02:27Number 18, Sebastian Maniscalco. This has to be one of Marcelo Hernandez's most unexpected sketches so
02:35far. The young star does an impression of fellow comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, who was invited to a
02:41bachelor party. Glenn Powell plays the groom-to-be, who swears his famous friend is far from how he
02:47appears on TV. However, as soon as Marcelo enters as Sebastian, he is proven wrong.
02:52And then the traffic was on another level, okay? And then this genius cuts me off, and I'm like,
03:02oh, why would you do that?
03:06Okay, so he's exactly like he is on TV.
03:08The funny man nails Maniscalco's sing-song cadence and over-the-top movements. The real Maniscalco even
03:15said he was, quote, flattered by the imitation, and praised Marcelo for doing a, quote, fantastic job.
03:22It's very flattering that he did that. I thought he did a great job. Obviously, you know, it was like
03:28really over-the-top.
03:30The parody became so popular that the two even took the stage together at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards,
03:36much to fans' joy.
03:38The Critics' Choice is, you're not gonna believe this?
03:41You're not gonna believe this.
03:43Number 17. Weekend Update, The Movie Guy on upcoming summer blockbusters.
03:49There's no one we'd rather get our film recommendations from than this guy.
03:53Marcelo Hernandez plays The Movie Guy in this recurring Weekend Update segment,
03:58sharing his priceless reviews of films he hasn't seen.
04:01In this particular episode from May 2025, the comedian outdoes himself with his jokes,
04:07and he knows it. That's probably why he keeps breaking character.
04:11I imagine this movie gonna be about three, maybe four people.
04:18And they're probably fantastic.
04:20From describing movies like Sinners and The Fantastic Four First Steps Literally,
04:26to mispronouncing Scarlett Johansson's name, the movie guy gives us some big laughs.
04:30Carly's so handsome.
04:33I'm sorry, who?
04:37Carly's so handsome!
04:40Yes, you know her.
04:43The Avengers.
04:45He also digresses to hate on Garfield, gives a shout-out to single moms,
04:49and tells a terrible joke because he is clearly an aspiring comedian.
04:53Let's just say he's perfect when he's not trying.
04:56You know, Gary Fields!
05:00He hates Monday, even though he don't have a job.
05:05Number 16. Couples at the Bar.
05:08This English and Spanish sketch from the final episode of SNL Season 50 boasts exceptional writing.
05:15Marcelo and Ego Wodem play a couple having an awkward conversation about moving in together.
05:20They're interrupted by another customer, played by Scarlett Johansson,
05:23who says she has dibs on their table.
05:26Her boyfriend, played by Bad Bunny, is visibly embarrassed by her entitled behavior.
05:31Okay, I got this, baby. I got this.
05:33Hey!
05:34Hey!
05:34When the two men are urged to fight it out, they take the chance to vent their frustrations in Spanish.
05:45The girls don't completely understand what they're saying,
05:48but they pick up on random words and throw in some ridiculously nonsensical Spanish of their own.
05:53This sketch proves, once again, that Marcelo and Bad Bunny are an unbeatable duo.
05:58Y cada vez que trato de dejarla, termino en cuero en su cama.
06:07A mí también me pasa eso, chicos.
06:11Number 15. Sabado Gigante.
06:14Marcelo's parody of the beloved Spanish variety show on Saturday Night Live instantly won hearts.
06:20He impersonates host Don Francisco in the sketch, impressively recreating his look, eyebrows, silly hats, and all.
06:27Francisco's interactions with Joshua, a contestant who doesn't speak Spanish, played by Nate Bargozzi,
06:34form the core of the sketch.
06:36The highlight is when El Chacal pops in, as a nod to the original show's famous segment,
06:41El Chacal de la Trompeta, and catches Joshua off guard.
06:46Oh, who's that?
06:47Ese es el chacal. Por favor, otro número.
06:51Marcelo's high-energy performance, the lack of English subtitles for the Spanish dialogues,
06:57and the colorful song and dance make this skit a masterpiece.
07:01It was highly appreciated by fans.
07:03And Don Francisco himself thanked SNL for reviving memories of his show.
07:07Did y'all dress a little kid like me to make fun of me because I don't speak Spanish?
07:11Did y'all dress a little kid like that?
07:13Ain't no holla back, girl.
07:16Number 14, Weekend Update, Marcelo Hernandez on the MLB Playoffs.
07:23The young comedian was, in his own words, super nervous during this segment.
07:27After all, it was Marcelo's first ever Weekend Update appearance.
07:31However, he was comfortable with his material,
07:34and the baseball bit was specially requested by SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
07:38Marcelo's commentary about the MLB Playoffs is amusingly passionate,
07:42particularly when he's gushing over Latino players.
07:45A Dominican guy hits a home run, Colin.
07:47He throws the bat to a different dimension.
07:50And once he gets to home plate, he thanks everyone he's ever encountered.
07:54He's like, thank you to my mother and my sister and my father
07:56and that one guy from the bodega that gave me that partitas that one time.
07:59He's bubbling with so much energy, he can barely sit still.
08:02At one point, he abandons his seat.
08:05And let's just say, his hips don't lie.
08:07Colin, it's all hips.
08:09Do you feel that, Colin?
08:11I'm pretty sure I feel it, yeah.
08:14Everyone in the crowd is pregnant by the time he's done that.
08:17Marcelo hit a home run with this sketch,
08:19and by the end of it, even Colin Jost looked proud of him.
08:23Number 13.
08:24Weekend Update.
08:25The couple you can't believe are together.
08:28Marcelo Hernandez and Jane Wickline play a couple in this sketch.
08:32Marcelo is Grant, a loud SoulCycle instructor.
08:35And Jane is Alyssa, a quiet and brainy liberal arts student.
08:39Though they're complete opposites, Grant is so emphatically supportive of his girl
08:43that, frankly, we're a bit jealous.
08:45And I said, nice to meet you, Alyssa.
08:47I'm in love.
08:49Play my track, baby.
08:54Man, I love music, man.
08:56Sure, he interjects her serious poem with dad jokes and says slam and boom every few seconds.
09:01But the man is clearly in love.
09:04As always, Marcelo is perfectly immersed in his character and delivers an animated performance,
09:09but even he can't suppress his laughter.
09:12Oh, damn.
09:13Oh, damn.
09:14Where did that old man come from, Colin?
09:22And she was ephemeral.
09:24Yeah, nice to meet you, ephemeral.
09:26Number 12, Towel Guys.
09:30Marcelo is quickly rising as a young royal of comedy.
09:33Put him next to powerhouse performer Kenan Thompson, and you have the recipe for perfection.
09:38In Towel Guys, they play hotel employees with an exquisite taste for films and TV shows.
09:43In fact, they're so into American entertainment that their guests all remind them of a celebrity
09:48or a character.
09:49To them, one looks like Ellen DeGeneres, another sounds like Forrest Gump, and a New Jersey native
09:55immediately brings Tony Soprano to mind.
09:58You American?
09:59Yeah, I'm from New Jersey.
10:01Tony Soprano.
10:04Give me a cannoli.
10:05Give me a cannoli or I'm gonna drown you.
10:08They do a clever joke about The Little Mermaid casting controversy, too.
10:12It's one for the old Little Mermaid and one for the new Little Mermaid.
10:19Michael B. Jordan makes a brief appearance as well, and his comedy chops take the sketch
10:24to a whole new level.
10:25Sorry, I don't speak English.
10:27Number 11.
10:28Domingo.
10:29Bridesmaid's Speech.
10:31This wasn't just a sketch, but a phenomenon.
10:33Domingo is essentially every man's worst nightmare.
10:36In this case, the unfortunate man in question is Andrew Dismukes' Matthew.
10:41At his wedding, his newlywed wife Kelsey's bridesmaids sing about her cheating on him during
10:46her bachelorette vacation.
10:48The other man is a cutie named Domingo, played by Marcello.
10:51With the song being to the tune of Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso, everyone is too busy
10:56vibing to care about the lyrics.
10:58Kelsey, I'm here.
11:03See now, if this is Domingo, I'm gonna be pissed.
11:05The Cal Squad, played by Ariana Grande, Heidi Gardner, Ego Wodem, and Sarah Sherman, is
11:11riotous.
11:12But Marcello's surprise appearance as Domingo had us in stitches.
11:16Hey, man.
11:17Came out this way.
11:18Had to explain.
11:20Direct from Domingo.
11:22Kelsey's a friend.
11:23She's like my sis.
11:24But we did hook up, though.
11:26The sketch went viral, and Domingo even attended one of Sabrina's short and sweet shows.
11:32The character is now recurring on SNL.
11:34Number 10.
11:36Dune Popcorn Bucket.
11:37Chasing the viral craze of this theater accessory, SNL decides to tackle it with a song.
11:42I've been ready for this moment for a long, long time.
11:48Marcelo Hernandez and Ayo Edebiri seem to be starting a romance until the surprise twist.
11:54They're both actually devoting themselves to the Dune Popcorn Bucket, giving this hilarious
11:59music video some unexpected visuals.
12:01Dad, I'm sorry.
12:03I don't like boys.
12:05I like that Dune Popcorn Bucket, Bucket, Bucket.
12:10Wait, what?
12:11Hernandez shows off his singing skills while playing up this strange ode to a food container.
12:16It's also a catchy track, with some funny lyrics and references for fans to enjoy.
12:20This all leads up to the big finale, where the comedian has one more rhyme to entertain
12:25audiences.
12:33Number 9.
12:34Home Videos.
12:35Anyone who's ever seen Maury can appreciate this sketch.
12:38No, you are, Ray.
12:40Your deadbeat ass is the D.A.S.
12:42No.
12:42Admit it.
12:43No, that baby don't even look like me.
12:46When a family watches an old tape, the parents reveal a family scandal that played out on
12:50a similar show.
12:52Marcelo Hernandez plays the outrageous man who may or may not be the father.
12:56And here he is, Amber's co-worker at GameStop, Zach Barbacano, aka Spooky.
13:02Surprisingly accurate, his performance fills out a skit that's a fitting tribute to daytime
13:12television.
13:14The sketch escalates into some ridiculous fight scenes that make for hilarious moments.
13:18Baby!
13:19What?
13:19Will you marry me?
13:21Oh, no!
13:22Get away from me!
13:24With the amazing script, it feels like the writers took dialogue verbatim from the original
13:29program.
13:30Hernandez brings this idea to life with his sick moves and even a few fast reflexes.
13:35Spooky, look out!
13:39Number 8.
13:40Immigrant Dad Talk Show
13:41As TV hosts and immigrant parents, Joaquin and Hamed are opinionated about their family
13:47members.
13:48This is the show where we're talking about our children, the good ones, and the sons as
13:53well.
13:53Marcelo Hernandez and Rami Youssef both star in a skit that seems to be told straight from
13:58experience.
13:59Critiquing their sons and praising their daughters, their characters are openly biased
14:04in enjoyable ways.
14:05But my daughter, oh my daughter, she's a perfect angel, my friend.
14:10And she's funny too, she's funny.
14:12The other day, she taken my credit card, she spent $12,000 in Sephora.
14:16You don't need to share their backgrounds to appreciate the comedy here.
14:21Hernandez and Youssef give this script an attitude, swinging wildly between love and anger with
14:27ease.
14:28The former flies off the handle during a hilarious rant about sons and coffee.
14:32He says, no, no, no, no, Baba, I want to go to Brooklyn and pay $2,000 for one cup of coffee.
14:38Oh my God, yeah, yeah.
14:40My son allowed me to go to Brooklyn to pay $2,000 for a cup of coffee.
14:43Both co-hosts also welcomed their neighbor, prompting a funny freakout over different parenting
14:48techniques.
14:49Connor, let's get out of here.
14:51These guys don't get it.
14:52Come on, giddy up.
14:53Yep!
14:53Number 7, Tiny Ass Bag.
14:57Parodying infomercials about strange products, this particular sketch earns its crazy title.
15:03Tiny Ass Bag is perfect for carrying.
15:06One AirPod and a set.
15:08One Altoid and a set.
15:11Marcelo Hernandez and Ego Wodim play salespeople eager to talk about really small bags.
15:17It seems like a useless idea, but that doesn't stop the presenters from going all out selling
15:22it.
15:23Hernandez doesn't hesitate in a segment loaded with hilarious details.
15:27From the costumes to Adam Driver, there's something for everyone to love about this skit.
15:32My bag is little and my ass is fat.
15:35I'm the king of the world!
15:37The host shows up in a tiny backpack and later, Olivia Rodrigo's character helps sell the absurd
15:43accessories.
15:44The entire concept works thanks to the tireless work of this eclectic ensemble.
15:49We also have a carry-on option.
15:51This one is so small, it can only fit your secrets like this.
16:00I'm not fair!
16:02Number 6, Nightclub Line.
16:04As a club promoter, Marcelo Hernandez vets potential patrons.
16:08This simple idea takes a comedic turn as Jason Momoa's character tries to help.
16:13But remember, when you say no to the people, you gotta be nice.
16:16You gotta let them down easy.
16:19So they leave, but they don't cry.
16:21The boss and bouncer offer up very different assessments, making for some hilarious back and
16:29forth with the guests.
16:30Hernandez tries to do damage control as the insults keep flying.
16:49His performance is electric, talking up everyone with supreme confidence.
16:53He's a ball of energy as Momoa's security guy delivers more blunt and funny takedowns.
16:58What do you go?
16:59Rudy!
17:00What happened, man?
17:01You make him leave, man?
17:03No, now that guy, the white guy, he's gonna leave a bad review on you.
17:06You wouldn't expect the two performers to be a great mix, but they have complimentary
17:10styles that make this even more memorable.
17:13What are you trying to say, boss?
17:15Oh, we fire.
17:17You're saying fire us.
17:18No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
17:19Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie.
17:20I've tried to tell you something.
17:21I've tried to tell you something.
17:23Yes, you fired.
17:24Number 5, Can't Tonight.
17:27With a powerful trio at its center, this sketch really pops off.
17:31Hey guys, what can I get you?
17:33Oh, I'm gonna have a beer.
17:34And can I have, uh, Gina and Tony?
17:36Mm-hmm.
17:37M for you, sir.
17:38Oh, para me, mami.
17:39Marcelo Hernandez plays opposite Kenan Thompson and Ryan Gosling, with the latter performer
17:44really getting into the accent.
17:46Uh, where are you guys from?
17:48Oh, well, I'm Dominican, and he's Cuban, and he is from Tennessee, but ever since he
17:52married a Cuban woman, he's different.
17:56A Cuban wife couldn't change you.
17:59Gosling's voice is just one highlight of this hilarious skit about friends hanging out.
18:03When two try to convince Thompson's character to go to the club, they run down an amusing
18:08list of celebrities.
18:10They're gonna be Eva Mendes.
18:12Wait.
18:13Yeah.
18:14Margot Bobby's gonna be there.
18:16The original dog from Beethoven's gonna be there.
18:20Hernandez and the host have great chemistry as they try to keep a straight face.
18:24By the time they have to call the dog from Beethoven, this premise is off the rails in
18:28the best possible way.
18:29It's easy to see this getting a possible sequel in the future.
18:32Someone's here to see you!
18:36Oh, my God!
18:38Is the original dog from Beethoven?
18:41Okay, that's it.
18:42I can tonight.
18:43Yeah!
18:44Number four.
18:45Weekend Update.
18:46Marcelo Hernandez on being a short king.
18:49No stranger to referencing his height, Marcelo Hernandez spends this segment talking about
18:54the benefits of being short.
18:55Colin, short kings like us should be proud of our heritage, you know?
19:00We come from a long line of greats.
19:03Kevin Hart, Bruno Mars, Prince, the Minions, Al Pacino.
19:07He enjoys some fun banter with Colin Jost before extolling the virtues of being less than
19:12six feet.
19:13This includes mentioning the other famous people who share his stature, bringing up a hilarious
19:18and diverse list of options.
19:20Osama bin Laden is 6'4", Slenderman, 6'10", Army Hammer, 7'3".
19:28Army Hammer is not 7'3".
19:31Okay, sorry, I forgot you two were friends.
19:33Through it all, Hernandez finds a way to diss tall men and bring up the perks of being short.
19:38His chemistry with Jost also fuels a funny aside about learning how to dance.
19:44Using his background in stand-up, the comedian clearly shows his talent for personal and
19:48observational material.
19:50So let's show him, Colin.
19:51Stand up and go back to back with me.
19:53For the last time, I can't do that.
19:56Why not?
19:58Because, Marcelo, I'm already standing.
20:02I knew it!
20:04I knew it!
20:05Number three.
20:06Protective Mom.
20:07Bringing his girlfriend home to meet his mother,
20:10Marcelo Hernandez's character tries to play referee between the two.
20:13Everything looks so great, mama.
20:15So, Brittany, what are you studying?
20:18I'm actually studying fine art with a concentration in 17th century Baroque architecture.
20:25So she doesn't like money.
20:26His mom is played by the hilarious Pedro Pascal in an incredible transformation.
20:31The son tries to calm things down, but his mom tries to grill the new partner.
20:35The chemistry between Pascal and Hernandez is a highlight of the scene, with both performers
20:40switching between languages.
20:42Mama, yo entiendo que no te cae bien su unisex apparel.
20:46What?
20:47Y si no fuera por ella, yo nunca viera White Lotus.
20:50Esta bojita, con su Pinterest, hablando de que, hey man, wanna go get some sweet green?
20:56They even throw in English words into their Spanish dialogue for some funny moments.
21:02After things calm down, Chloe Fineman's guest ends up winning back the host by saying grace.
21:07It's a chaotic and sometimes relatable sketch thanks to these dedicated performances.
21:12Grace!
21:14Oh, me and we!
21:17Why didn't you tell me she was a woman in a car?
21:20Oh, my God!
21:22Now, where are my grandchildren?
21:24Number 2.
21:25Spanish Class.
21:26For this SNL skit, the transfer students seem to know more than their teacher.
21:31Aquales son tus nombres.
21:34I'm asking your names in case you don't understand.
21:36Bueno, mi nombre es Hugo Antonio González Ramirez y esta es mi hermana.
21:40Yo soy María Eugenia González Ramirez.
21:42Nos acabamos de mudar de aquí, de Miami, pero somos de Cuba.
21:45This funny premise allows Marcelo Hernandez and Ana de Armas to embarrass their instructor.
21:51It's immediately clear that the newcomers can speak better Spanish, making for a comedic surprise.
21:57Yummy!
21:59Hernandez gets some time to shine, while also throwing Mikey Day's character for a loop.
22:04Their critiques of the curriculum make for some of the best moments here,
22:08showing that they could easily run the class.
22:11You know, this morning I came in feeling bueno, but now I'm starting to feel a-see-a-see.
22:18Yeah, just so you know, no one in our country says a-see-a-see.
22:21No, that's like if somebody says, how are you, and then you say, that, that.
22:26Carol G. even joins in on the fun to help with the lesson.
22:30With a multilingual script, the comedian gives viewers knowledge and laughter.
22:34Okay, class.
22:36Um, I just think that we need to start from the very beginning.
22:39Mm-hmm.
22:40Yes.
22:40El alfabeto.
22:41The alphabet.
22:42Okay, hit it.
22:42Mm-hmm.
22:45B, C, D, E.
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23:01Number one, weekend update, Marcelo Hernandez on depression in men.
23:08For this segment, Marcelo Hernandez finds a way to explore depression with humor.
23:13He first discusses his upbringing surrounded by women.
23:15In high school, my mom's best friend and her daughter moved in.
23:18So it was just me and four women.
23:20And when that happens to you, Colin, when it's just you and four women, you have no choice.
23:26But to become the man of the house.
23:28Wrong.
23:28To become a woman.
23:30Discussing the differences between male and female perspectives,
23:33Hernandez makes some great points while also making us laugh.
23:37Because at school, I was captain of the soccer team, screaming at all the players,
23:40you better play defense today!
23:42And then I would get home and my mom would be like, Marcelo, how do I look?
23:46And I would be like, you look amazing, mommy.
23:49The comedian acknowledges that men should support each other more.
23:53His comedic personality really comes out here,
23:56welcoming audiences for a hilarious trip through his mind.
23:59He even offers up some possible solutions, such as going to a salon.
24:03I get to the salon, Colin, and the lady's like, where have you been?
24:08Without the need for elaborate sets or costumes,
24:11the talented performer showcases his unique voice on Weekend Update.
24:15And you would say this is the reason men are the most depressed they've ever been in history?
24:20Yes, and also a variety of other psychological and genetic issues,
24:23but they're not as funny and I don't have stand-up on that.
24:25Marcelo Hernandez, everyone!
24:27Which Marcelo Hernandez sketch do you think is the most underrated?
24:30Let us know in the comments.
24:32Let us know in the comments.
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