Biography

Hernando Planells Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Coach Carter (2005), The Longest Yard (2005) and Grown Ups (2010).

Mom is Filipina Carmen Waga-Pangan from Cagayan de Oro City in Southern Philippins. Father is Spaniard Hernando Sr.

A talent scout for Marty Blake, the director of scouting for the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Former head basketball coach for the Hollywood Fame Team who was partially owned by Nick Lachey, Stacy Keibler, NFL Quarterback Kyle Boller, former MLB player Brady Anderson, former NBA player John Salley and NASCAR driver Brian Vickers.

A technical advisor specializing in all sports on movies, TV, commercials and print ad's. He has choreographed, consulted and coordinated action, personally trained the actors for their sport-specific roles as well as keeping them in shape and plays a role in casting and script development.

Was previously a coach in the NBA Development League for the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.