Days of Our Lives newcomer Jacob Martinez is letting fans know a little more about the man now playing Javi. We got Javi’s meaning, Schitt’s Creek, Florence and the Machine, kombucha, CPR, Applebee’s, and a fanny pack full of question cards.
Key Takeaways
- Jacob Martinez introduced himself to DAYS fans as the new Javi.
- Martinez said Javi is the kind of character he would have looked up to as a kid.
- He shared some offscreen favorites, including Schitt’s Creek, Heated Rivalry, A Marvelous Light, and Florence and the Machine.
- Martinez revealed he keeps gratitude and wish journals, drinks kombucha, and cannot deal with snoring.
Getting To Know Javi
Martinez appeared in an Instagram shared by the show, with the caption, “New to Salem, but already answering the important questions. Get to know Jacob Martinez as he makes his Days of our Lives debut as Javi Hernandez. Head to TikTok (Username PeacockDays) to see part 2!”
The video featured Martinez answering quick questions for fans after stepping into the role of Javi, previously played by Al Calderon.
The most meaningful answer came when Martinez was asked what he most enjoyed about playing Javi. He said there were many things, but the most special part was that Javi was a character he would have liked to see on TV as a kid. Martinez added that younger him would have looked up to someone like Javi.
After that, the questions got lighter. Martinez said he always goes back to Schitt’s Creek, recently watched Heated Rivalry, and is reading A Marvelous Light because he loves magic, fantasy, and fun. His playlist includes pop music and plenty of Florence and the Machine.
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The Fanny Pack Has Range
The Instagram video also covered Martinez’s pet peeve, bedtime routine, and morning habit. Snoring is a hard no, even if he is very apologetic about it. At night, he writes in a gratitude journal and a wish journal, and in the morning, he drinks kombucha, which he has grown to love.
The second part of the get-to-know-him video appeared on TikTok, where Martinez said his favorite app is probably Instagram, though he goes on it too much. He also shared that he is CPR certified, can identify some birds while birdwatching, and is working on being a better hip-hop dancer because his body rolls are still a bit stiff.
The sweetest TikTok answers involved what he carries and collects. Martinez keeps question cards in his fanny pack for parties or social events. He also saved letters and notes in a box on his dresser, worked at Applebee’s in high school, and collects Polaroids of his friends whenever he can.
