Neftali Hernandez was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Georgia at the age of ten. He went on to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Georgia State University. While at Georgia State University, Neftali became the first Latino Homecoming King in 2011, and was a Founding Brother of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Pi Chapter. In addition to being heavily involved with the Latino community at GSU, he also worked as a Tour Guide and a Resident Assistant. After graduating Georgia State University, he went on to the University of Louisville where he obtained his Masters of Education Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel Services. Initially, Neftali's goal was to open his own bilingual (Spanish & English) private practice as a Psychologist. However, that changed when he was selected as an extra for a feature film. He was absolutely fascinated by the intricacies of the set and the transformation of actors as they immersed themselves in their respective roles. He realized that these actors were real people with real lives. With their gift of acting, they were able to captivate and entertain. This realization stuck with him and he was filled with a desire to be like them. From that point forward he decided to pursue acting. Neftali understands that his background in Psychology has helped him take on unique perspectives for different acting roles. His desire is to continue utilizing his skills for greater growth as an actor. He has had the opportunity to demonstrate to others that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.