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.
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Fernández at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024 | |
Born | Cristóbal Fernández January 27, 1991 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Education | |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Notable work | Ted Lasso |
Early life
editCristóbal 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
editAfter 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
editFilm
editYear | 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] |
Venom: The Last Dance | Bartender | Post-production | |
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | TBA | Post-production | |
TBA | In Flight | Marco | Post-production [5] |
Television
editYear | 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 |
2024 | Acapulco | Gustavo, (Season 3) | Episode 3 |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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2021
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Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [6] |
2022
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Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | [7] | |
2023
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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
edit- ^ "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ a b c Vanessa Guillen Matheus. "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ Sandra Gonzalez. "For 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández, football was life until life had other plans". CNN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/the-casagrandes-movie-to-release-on-netflix-exclusively-in-2024/ [bare URL]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (August 2, 2021). "2021 Imagen Awards Film and TV Nominations Announced (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nominations unveiled for Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023". Shoot Online. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.