Lilimar Hernandez
Lilimar Hernandez | |
|---|---|
 Hernandez in 2016 | |
| Born | June 2, 2000 |
| Other names | Lilimar |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Lilimar Hernandez (born June 2, 2000[1]), also known mononymously as Lilimar, is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sophie in the 2015–2016 Nickelodeon television series Bella and the Bulldogs, as Sage in the 2018–2019 Nickelodeon television series Knight Squad, and as the titular protagonist of the Peacock animated television series Cleopatra in Space, which she called her "first big show".[2]
Career
At age 14, Hernandez starred in the short film Pedro Pan depicting Operation Pedro Pan, which relocated more than 14,000 Cuban children to the United States from 1960 to 1962.[3] Her first major role was as Sophie in the 2015–2016 Nickelodeon television series Bella and the Bulldogs.[1] In 2017 she joined the cast of the 2018–2019 Nickelodeon series Knight Squad.[4] In 2019 she was cast in the lead role of Cleopatra in the Peacock animated series Cleopatra in Space,[5] for which she also sings the theme song.[6]
Personal life
Hernandez was born in Margarita Island, Venezuela,[1] to Cuban parents.[7] She moved to Miami with her family when she was six years old,[1] and began taking acting classes at the age of nine. Since she got her role in Bella and the Bulldogs, she lives in Los Angeles with her grandmother and with her mother, Mayte.[7]
She also has heterochromia, with her left eye being brown and her right eye being green/hazel.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sábado Gigante | Herself | Children's section | [9] |
| 2013 | Rosario | Elenita | Episode 1.1 | [7][9] |
| 2013 | The Little Ghost | Marie | Film; voice role | [9] |
| 2014 | Smart Alec | Beth | Unsold television pilot | [10] |
| 2015–2016 | Bella and the Bulldogs | Sophie | Main role; as Lilimar | [1][7][9] |
| 2017 | Life after First Failure | Isabella | Web series | |
| 2018 | School of Rock | Erika | Episode: "Not Afraid" | |
| 2018–2019 | Knight Squad | Sage | Main role; as Lilimar | [4] |
| 2018 | Spirit Riding Free | Solana | Recurring voice role, 5 episodes | |
| 2020 | Cleopatra in Space | Cleopatra | Lead voice role | [5] |
| 2020 | Group Chat with Jayden & Brent | Herself | Episode: "Halloween – Sliming For Apples" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30th Annual Imagen Awards | Best Young Actress – Television | Bella and the Bulldogs | Won | [7][11] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Marr, Madeleine (May 28, 2015). "'Bella and the Bulldogs' star Lilimar Hernandez a Florida girl". Miami Herald. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ Hernandez, Lilimar (January 15, 2021). "Cleopatra in Space Season 3's Lilimar Hernandez Talks Growing into the Role". CBR (Interview). Interviewed by Stone, Sam. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Buck, Fielding (July 21, 2014). "RIVERSIDE: 'Pedro Pan' brings real stories to screen". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, California. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (May 16, 2017). "Nickelodeon Orders Six More Thundermans Episodes; Greenlights Knight Squad Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ a b Stone, Sam (April 2, 2020). "Cleopatra in Space Trailer Brings Scholastic Graphic Novel to Life". CBR. Archived from the original on April 3, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Maihack, Mike [@mikemaihack] (January 17, 2020). "Nervous? That theme song wouldn't be what it is without your incredible voice attached to it, Lilimar. Sure I'm not the only one who'd love to hear a longer take one day. :)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e Cornejo, Effie (October 15, 2015). "Living The Future American Dream: Nickelodeon's Lilimar Hernandez". Effie Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "Love, Life & Beauty – Lilimar Hernandez". Inlovemag.com.
- ^ a b c d "Conoce a Lilimar Hernández, la actriz venezolana que está causando sensación en la TV estadounidense". E! Online Venezuela (in Spanish). June 18, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (September 26, 2013). "Nickelodeon Orders Two Animated Series, Greenlights Four Live-Action Pilots". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Winners of 30th Annual Imagen Awards Announced". The Imagen Foundation. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
