Nicholas Alexander Chavez is shortly gaining consideration for his function in Netflix’s anthology sequence Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The Emmy Award-winning actor performs Lyle Menendez, one of many two brothers convicted of the notorious 1989 murders of their mother and father. To organize for the function, the 25-year-old Houston-born actor explored Lyle’s complicated historical past and motivations, showcasing his dedication to bringing the character to life. With only some notable roles underneath his belt, together with his standout efficiency on Common Hospital, followers are desirous to study extra about Chavez and his rise within the business.
Hollywood Life has rounded up 5 information about Chavez, beneath!
Chavez performs Lyle Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, an installment of Ryan Murphy‘s true crime anthology sequence on Netflix. On Monday, Sept. 16, on the Los Angeles crimson carpet premiere of Monsters, Chavez spoke with Leisure Tonight about how he ready to tackle the function of one of many Menendez brothers—somebody who “truly exists in actual life.”
“There’s lots of info and likewise lots of info that we don’t have, after which that’s your job as an artist”
Chavez’s Breakthrough Function Was on Common Hospital
Chavez gained fame for his portrayal of Spencer Cassadine on the favored cleaning soap opera Common Hospital, incomes widespread recognition for his performing expertise.
“It’s modified every thing about me,” Chavez instructed PEOPLE relating to the affect the function has had on his profession.” Earlier than the present, I used to be promoting automobiles in Florida. I dwell throughout the nation now. I used to be driving my dad’s previous Jeep, and now, I’m sitting in a automotive that I paid for. This present has given me the chance to grow to be my very own man. It’s additionally given me the reward few folks get in life — the privilege to earn an revenue doing what I like to do each single day. If I’m not the luckiest man on the planet, I’ve obtained to be damned shut.”
Chavez Holds a Daytime Emmy Award
In 2022, Chavez gained the Daytime Emmy Award for Excellent Youthful Performer in a Drama Sequence, lower than a yr after becoming a member of the Common Hospital forged. He earned one other nomination in 2023 for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Sequence.
Chavez Has a Background in Theater
Earlier than transitioning to tv, Chavez was deeply concerned in theater, honing his craft by stage productions, which helped construct his well-rounded performing basis. He additionally attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, the place he obtained formal coaching in performing, with a give attention to the strategies and self-discipline required for stage efficiency.
Shortly after enrolling in Mason Gross College of the Arts at Rutgers College in New Jersey, Chavez moved to Los Angeles to pursue performing full-time.
In 2021, Chavez mentioned how he balanced health together with his more and more busy schedule on Common Hospital. “I’m an early morning sort of man. I am going to mattress early and get up early. I attempt to hit the health club within the early hours if attainable,” he stated, however acknowledged, “There are merely some days when it’s not sensible—life occurs.”
He additionally talked about being a part of Fb boards the place he trades notes and chats with different health fans. As for his exercise routine, Chavez defined, “I do an ‘higher physique and arms’ day and likewise a ‘again and legs’ day. I attempt to throw some yoga in there as soon as per week simply to remain versatile. While you train and raise weights, it may possibly add some pressure to your physique, which could be counter-productive to what I’m doing on set. You need to have a reasonably unfastened and free instrument with the intention to obtain what’s taking place. That pressure [from lifting weights] could be counter-productive. I discover yoga helps with that.”
