In the NCIS: New Orleans episode ‘Man on Fire’, the dead body of a decorated petty officer is found inside a sports area. Special Agent Dwayne Pride (Scott Bakula) and the NCIS team break protocol when evidence leads them to another petty officer who’s been kidnapped in Mexico. During their investigation at a baseball stadium, Pride meets NOPD Officer Hernandez.
NOPD Officer Hernandez is portrayed by Extra TV host Mario Lopez. As an actor, he’s also known for his roles Nip/Tuck (Dr. Mike Hamoui), The Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Christian Ramirez), Pacific Blue (Police Officer Bobby Cruz), and Saved by the Bell (A.C. Slater), among others. NCIS: New Orleans airs Tuesdays at 10pm on CBS.