Cristo Fernández
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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| Born | Cristóbal Fernández January 27, 1991 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | 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 |
| 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] |
Awards and nominations
| 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
- "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- 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/
- 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.