Jay Hernandez agents. From 1998 to 2000 he played Antonio Lopez on the NBC series "Hang Time". Hernandez subsequently hit success with his role opposite Kirsten Dunst in "Crazy/Beautiful". He has since appeared in several major Hollywood films, including playing the lead roles in "", the 2005 horror film "Hostel" and "World Trade Center". Hernandez appeared in the action/crime film "Takers", which was released in August 2010. Hernandez appeared in the 2005 crime prequel "", playing Carlito Brigante, the role originated by Al Pacino in the original 1993 film "Carlito's Way". Hernandez portrayed Paxton in Eli Roth's "Hostel" (2005) and its 2007
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power you". Artie Jr. insults Reggie with a racial slur, spurring Reggie to curse him and spit in his face. Artie Jr. assaults Reggie, but the fight is broken up. Carlito urges Reggie to wait until Artie Jr. and his crew leave. The mobsters leave, only for Carlito and Reggie to be cornered by them outside. Artie Jr. attempts to kill Reggie with a straight razor by cutting his tongue out, while Carlito is restrained. Rocco pulls up and tells Artie Jr. to let him go, reasoning they will "take care of him." Carlito also meets a young lady named Leticia