Cristo Fernández

Cristo Fernández
Fernández at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024
Born
Cristóbal Fernández

(1991-01-27) January 27, 1991 (age 33)
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 Dani Rojas in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.

Early life

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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

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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.[citation needed]

Fernández is also the founder of film production company Espectro MX Films.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Bizet Son Short film
Treintona, soltera y fantástica Mesero
2017 Fuera De Serie Guillermo Short film
2018 New Message Received Ben Short film
Intermitente Erick González (Boxer) Short film
2019 Distract-MEME Quirky Man Short film
The Great Travel Experiment: Brisbane, Australia Guide Assistant Short film
Vainilla Por La Noche Papá (Alcohólico Agresivo) Short film
Çdo Çast Shpirti Amë (Native American Spirit) Short film
TraducLations Paco Short film
Puedo Explicarlo Felipe Short film
Method in Madness Hamlet Short film
El Hada de Las Chelas Max TV movie
2020 Smoked Rico Short film
Intruso Eduardo Short film
Mis Mejores Días Eric Short film
Jaguar Jaguar Short film
2021 Me Enredas - Xias Paco Video short
When You Are Gone Waiter 1
Jano Javier Short film
Distance Francisco Short film
Don't Go to School Tomorrow Rafa
Who Speaks Love Paco
Creatures Jorge
Spider-Man: No Way Home Bartender
2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Wheeljack
2024 The Casagrandes Movie Chipiri (voice) [4]
Venom: The Last Dance Bartender (MCU) / (SSU)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 TBA Post-production
TBA In Flight Marco Post-production [5]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2020–2023 Ted Lasso Dani Rojas Recurring role (Seasons 1 - 2) Main (Season 3)
2024 Zorro Po-mahn-kwakurr Episodes 1 & 2
2024 Acapulco Gustavo, (Season 3) Episode 3

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Project Result Ref.
2021
 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) Ted Lasso Nominated [6]
2022
 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won [7]
2023
 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) "So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso) Nominated [8]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Ted Lasso Nominated [9]

References

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  1. ^ "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  2. ^ a b c Vanessa Guillen Matheus (21 August 2021). "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  3. ^ Sandra Gonzalez (22 July 2021). "For 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández, football was life until life had other plans". CNN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "'The Casagrandes Movie' to Release on Netflix Exclusively in March 2024". 23 February 2024.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 10, 2024). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Worldwide Rights To Indie Thriller 'In Flight' Ahead Of Cannes Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  6. ^ Schneider, Michael (August 2, 2021). "2021 Imagen Awards Film and TV Nominations Announced (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Nominations unveiled for Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023". Shoot Online. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "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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