Syracuse Native Lives Dream, Starring in Super Bowl Commercial With Jennifer Hudson [VIDEO]

Dream big! You never know when it'll come true. For Syracuse native Lou Leonardo, it comes on Super Bowl Sunday when he'll appear in an ad with Jennifer Hudson, for American Family Insurance.

Leonardo, who graduated from East Syracuse-Minoa High School, moved to Chicago to become an actor. After years of rejection, Leonardo's big break came with a big star. He tells Syracuse.com, Hudson was no Diva. "She's so down-to-earth, and is a normal person. She is probably one of the easiest persons to talk to."

Always let your dreams be bigger than your fears! Thank you to @amfam & @IAMJHUD for helping me #DreamFearlessly! pic.twitter.com/Hailv7cp8z

— Lou Leonardo (@LouLeonardo1) January 30, 2015

See Leonardo's reaction when he gets the news, his dreams are finally coming true.

Read Leonardo's journey from Syracuse, to Chicago to the Super Bowl on Syracuse.com.

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