Cristo Fernández
Fernández in 2023
Born
Cristóbal Fernández

(1991-01-27) January 27, 1991
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Education
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
Notable workTed Lasso

Cristóbal Fernández (born 27 January 1991)[1] is a Mexican actor. He is best known for playing lovable "futbol boy" Dani Rojas in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.

Early life

Cristóbal Fernández was born on 27 January 1991, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He found a love for football at a young age.[2] His passion for football earned him a spot on Guadalajara's Club Deportivo Estudiantes Tecos at the age of 15.[2] A knee injury ultimately ended his career.[2] Following the encouragement of his parents, he decided to pursue a second career, and fell in love with acting while in college.[3]

Career

After moving to London, Fernández further pursued acting. Following a stint in several indie films, he was cast in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.

Fernández is also the founder of film production company Espectro MX Films.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Bizet Son Short film
2016 Treintona, soltera y fantástica Mesero
2017 Fuera De Serie Guillermo Short film
2018 New Message Received Ben Short film
2018 Intermitente Erick González (Boxer) Short film
2019 Distract-MEME Quirky Man Short film
2019 The Great Travel Experiment: Brisbane, Australia Guide Assistant Short film
2019 Vainilla Por La Noche Papá (Alcohólico Agresivo) Short film
2019 Çdo Çast Shpirti Amë (Native American Spirit) Short film
2019 TraducLations Paco Short film
2019 Puedo Explicarlo Felipe Short film
2019 Method in Madness Hamlet Short film
2019 El Hada de Las Chelas Max TV movie
2020 Smoked Rico Short film
2020 Intruso Rico Short film
2020 Mis Mejores Días Eric Short film
2020 Jaguar Jaguar Short film
2021 Me Enredas - Xias Paco Video Short
2021 When you are gone Waiter 1
2021 Jano Javier Short film
2021 Distance Francisco Short film
2021 Who Speaks Love Paco
2021 Creatures Jorge
2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home Bartender
2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Wheeljack

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2020–2023 Ted Lasso Dani Rojas Recurring role (Seasons 1 - 2) Main (Season 3)

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Project Result Ref.
2021
 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) Ted Lasso Nominated [4]
2022
 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won [5]
2023
 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) "So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso) Nominated [6]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Ted Lasso Pending [7]

References

  1. ↑ "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  2. 1 2 3 Vanessa Guillen Matheus. "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  3. ↑ Sandra Gonzalez. "For 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández, football was life until life had other plans". CNN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ Schneider, Michael (August 2, 2021). "2021 Imagen Awards Film and TV Nominations Announced (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ Lewis, Hilary; Coates, Tyler (January 12, 2022). "SAG Awards: 'House of Gucci,' 'The Power of the Dog' Lead Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Nominations unveiled for Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023". Shoot Online. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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