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Nicholas Alexander Chavez<\/strong><\/a> is quickly gaining attention for his role in Netflix\u2019s anthology series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story<\/em>. The Emmy Award-winning actor plays Lyle Menendez<\/strong><\/a>, one of the two brothers convicted of the infamous 1989 murders of their parents<\/a>. To prepare for the role, the 25-year-old Houston-born actor explored Lyle\u2019s complex history and motivations, showcasing his dedication to bringing the character to life. With only a few notable roles under his belt, including his standout performance on General Hospital<\/em>, fans are eager to learn more about Chavez and his rise in the industry.<\/p>\n Hollywood Life<\/strong> has rounded up five facts about Chavez, below!<\/p>\n Chavez plays Lyle Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story<\/em>, an installment of Ryan Murphy<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s true crime anthology series on Netflix. On Monday, Sept. 16, at the Los Angeles red carpet premiere of Monsters<\/em>, Chavez spoke with Entertainment Tonight<\/em> about how he prepared to take on the role of one of the Menendez brothers\u2014someone who \u201cactually exists in real life.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of information and also a lot of information that we don\u2019t have, and then that\u2019s your job as an artist\u201d<\/p>\n While speaking with TheWrap<\/em><\/a> in an interview published in September 2024, Chavez shared, \u201cThe first thing that I did was call the people I love who were alive at the time, and I asked them what their perspective was and what their impression was.\u201d<\/p>\n The actor, who was unfamiliar with the Menendez case<\/a> before joining the cast, added, \u201cThis show is going to present the facts from so many different perspectives. Ultimately, it\u2019s going to allow people to make their own judgments about this family and the events that transpired, and I think that that\u2019s one of the more compelling aspects of the show.\u201d Chavez also watched Court TV footage and \u201cseveral\u201d documentaries about the brothers to prepare for the role.<\/p>\n Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story<\/em> premiered on Netflix on September 19, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Chavez gained fame for his portrayal of Spencer Cassadine on the popular soap opera General Hospital<\/em>, earning widespread recognition for his acting skills.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s changed everything about me,\u201d Chavez told PEOPLE<\/em> regarding the impact the role has had on his career.\u201d Before the show, I was selling cars in Florida. I live across the country now. I was driving my dad\u2019s old Jeep, and now, I\u2019m sitting in a car that I paid for. This show has given me the opportunity to become my own guy. It\u2019s also given me the gift few people get in life \u2014 the privilege to earn an income doing what I love to do every single day. If I\u2019m not the luckiest guy in the world, I\u2019ve got to be damned close.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2022, Chavez won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series, less than a year after joining the General Hospital<\/em> cast. He earned another nomination in 2023 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series.<\/p>\n Before transitioning to television, Chavez was deeply involved in theater, honing his craft through stage productions, which helped build his well-rounded acting foundation. He also attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, where he received formal training in acting, with a focus on the techniques and discipline required for stage performance.<\/p>\n Shortly after enrolling in Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Jersey, Chavez moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time.<\/p>\n Outside of acting, Chavez is passionate about fitness and health, occasionally sharing glimpses of his training regimen\u2014a mix of gym workouts and outdoor activities\u2014with his fans on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\nChavez Plays Lyle Menendez in Monsters<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chavez\u2019s Breakthrough Role Was on General Hospital<\/em><\/h2>\n
Chavez Holds a Daytime Emmy Award<\/h2>\n
Chavez Has a Background in Theater<\/h2>\n
Chavez Is a Fitness Enthusiast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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