Gabriela Hernandez was born in Mission Hills, California. She is 12 years old and in the 7th grade at James Madison Middle School, where she is in the Honors program. Some of her hobbies include hanging out with friends, watching movies, going new places, playing sports, and listening to music. While she is still deciding on a career, she thinks she may pursue something in the arts field. Her top college choice is the University of California, San Diego due to its distance from home and beautiful campus.