Cristo Fernández | |
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Born | Cristóbal Fernández January 27, 1991
Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico |
Education | |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Notable work | Ted 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.
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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] |
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | TBA | Post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020–2023 | Ted Lasso | Dani Rojas | Recurring role (Seasons 1 - 2) Main (Season 3) |
2024 | Zorro | Po-mahn-kwakurr | Episodes 1 & 2 |
Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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2021
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Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [5] |
2022
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Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | [6] | |
2023
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Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) | "So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso) | Nominated | [7] |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [8] |