Meet Marcello Hernández’s Girlfriend and Learn About His Big Career Moment

Have you ever watched a funny show and wondered, “Who is that person dating?” Today we’re going to talk about Marcello Hernández from Saturday Night Live (a popular late-night comedy show) and his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral. We’ll also look at Marcello’s big new job and how he got there. Think of this like a story about a comedian and the architect he loves.

Marcello’s Big News

• Marcello is a fan favorite on Saturday Night Live (called SNL for short).
• He is now going to host the ESPYs (a sports award show that celebrates awesome athletes).
• He is 28 years old.
• He is the first Latino (a person from a Spanish-speaking background) to host the ESPYs in 26 years.
• On SNL, he is known for funny skits like “Protective Mom,” where he acted with Pedro Pascal (a famous actor).

Important: Hosting the ESPYs is the biggest hosting job Marcello has had in his career so far!

Who is Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral?

Ana is Marcello’s girlfriend. Here is her school and work story in simple steps:

1. She finished college in 2018 at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
2. Her main subject was architecture (designing buildings).
3. She also studied:
   • Electronic design
   • Architectural history
   • Business
4. In 2023, she got a master’s degree (a higher school degree) in architecture from Yale University.
5. She works as an architect at a company called Taller Frida Escobedo.
6. She also helped start her own design company called BATLLE + sig.

Where is Ana From?

• Ana is originally from the Dominican Republic (a country in the Caribbean).
• She went to school there until she moved to the United States for college and work.
• Marcello has the same background! His dad, Joaquin “Burin” Hernandez, is Dominican and grew up on the island (the Dominican Republic).

What Inspires Ana?

Ana likes to stay open to life. She told a magazine called 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.”

In simple words: she says “yes” to new things and wants to connect the Dominican Republic, New York, and the world through design.

When Did Ana and Marcello Make Their Relationship Public?

Here is a mini timeline of their love story:

1. January 2025: They were first seen together at a dinner event at a place called Marea.
2. Later in 2025: They were seen at the Met Gala afterparty and a movie premiere for The Phoenician Scheme.
3. July 2025: They made it official! They walked their first red carpet together for the New York premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. They hugged and posed for pictures.

Important: The July 2025 red carpet was their first time showing the world, “Yes, we are a couple!”

Marcello and Ana’s Date Night at the Met Gala

Even though they showed up together in July 2025, they went to the famous Met Gala (a super fancy fashion party) in May 2026.

• Marcello wore a custom (made-just-for-him) black tuxedo from Thom Browne with special shoes.
• Ana wore a custom black strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta with a sweetheart neckline and feathers.

They matched in black and looked great!

Marcello’s Career

Let’s see how Marcello became a star:

1. He graduated in 2019 from John Carroll University with a degree in entrepreneurship (starting businesses) and communication.
2. In 2019, he moved from Florida to New York City to try stand-up comedy (telling jokes on stage).
3. To pay the bills, he worked as a soccer coach at Belen Jesuit Preparatory.
4. In 2022, he was named “New Face of Comedy” by Just for Laughs (a comedy festival).
5. Also in 2022, he joined the cast of SNL.

Summary

• Marcello Hernández is a 28-year-old SNL star and the first Latino to host the ESPYs in 26 years.
• His girlfriend is Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, an architect from the Dominican Republic.
• Ana studied at SCAD and Yale, and she co-founded a design company.
• The couple went public in July 2025 and attended the Met Gala together in May 2026.
• Marcello moved to New York in 2019, worked as a soccer coach, and joined SNL in 2022.

FAQ

1. Who is Marcello Hernández?
He is a comedian on Saturday Night Live and will host the ESPYs in 2025/2026. He is 28 and from a Dominican family.

2. What does Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral do?
She is an architect and co-founder of a design company called BATLLE + sig.

3. When did Marcello and Ana go public with their relationship?
They first walked a red carpet together in July 2025 for the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere.

4. What is the ESPYs?
It is a sports award show where athletes win prizes, and Marcello will be the host.

5. How did Marcello start in comedy?
He moved to New York in 2019, did stand-up, coached soccer, and joined SNL in 2022.