Elysia Hernandez is an undergrad at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her interest lies in production, documentary storytelling, and photography. She draws much of her inspiration from her time as a member of the Puerto Rican national karate team. Traveling throughout the Americas and parts of Europe, the experience allowed her to broaden her perspective, something she hopes to do through film.
Her photography lies in between reality and curated portraiture. She hopes to create worlds within her art and bring them together. She brings discipline, leadership, and global perspective into her work. She has lived and worked in Madrid, New York, and Puerto Rico. Collaborating with modeling agencies, stylists, and small brands on numerous occasions, consistently delivering high-quality work to clients. This website serves as a collection of her work and an online portfolio.
Publications
Best Female Doc Award - California Angels DOC, January 2025
Athlete of the Year - Puerto Rican Olympic Committee 2025
Panamerican Games - Gold Medalist, Asuncion, Paraguay 2025
LNK - 18-21 Junior Gold Medalist, Spain, 2025
Panamerican Champion - Gold Medalist, Monterrey, Mexico, 2025
USA Open - Gold Medalist, Fort Worth, Texas, 2024
Multi Central American & Caribbean Medalist - 2023, 2024, 2025
In-Between Threads - Substack Publication, May 2026
Token Magazine Press Play - Artist Spotlight, April 2026
Mi Abuela Filomena - Shortverse Publication, 2026
On the Record: Elysia Hernandez - Student Interview, New York City, October 20, 2025
World Karate Federation Feature - Karate Shines on the Opening Day at Junior PanAmerican Games, August 2025
Telemundo - Oro panamericano para Elysia Hernández García, San Juan PR, August 2025
Interview - Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico, Asunción, Paraguay, August 2025