Born and raised in Riverside, California, Liz Hernandez began her radio career while majoring in communications at the University of San Diego and interning for a local radio station. She did it all — answering phones, promotions, even celebrity reports — and she learned quickly.

After graduating from college, Liz briefly moved to Monterey to co-host a morning show. She moved back to Southern California in 2001 to join Power 106. As part of "Big Boy's Neighborhood," Liz reports on entertainment news in her "This Just Handed to Me" segment, covering everything from awards shows and red carpets to one-on-ones with Hollywood's biggest stars. "Sometimes my whole experience at Power 106 seems surreal...I really am so grateful!"

Liz, who was recognized by the National Hispanic Media Coalition for excellence in radio broadcasting, can also be heard on the nationally syndicated radio show "Big Boy's Hip-Hop Spot" every Saturday from 5 to 10 a.m.
If you're wondering how a radio voice can look so familiar, perhaps it's because you seen Liz on MTV News as a correspondent. Liz is also the 2006-2007 poster girl for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team.

Liz says the listeners make it all worth it. "Just to think that someone out there might be enjoying the show as much as we do is all the reason to do it!"