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Fernández at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024 | |
Born | Cristóbal Fernández (1991-01-27) January 27, 1991 (age 33) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Education | |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Notable work | Ted Lasso |
Cristóbal Fernández (born 27 January 1991) is a Mexican actor. He is best known for playing 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. His passion for football earned him a spot on Guadalajara's Club Deportivo Estudiantes Tecos at the age of 15. A knee injury ultimately ended his career. Following the encouragement of his parents, he decided to pursue a second career, and fell in love with acting while in college.
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.
Starting in 2024, Fernández has featured in the State Farm commercial "Bundle is Life" alongside Patrick Mahomes.
He also played a small part in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Filmography
Film
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) | |
Venom: The Last Dance | Bartender (MCU) / (SSU) | ||
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Pablo / Juan | ||
2025 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Chavo | Post-production |
TBA | In Flight | Marco | Post-production |
Television
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 |
2024 | Acapulco | Gustavo, (Season 3) | Episode 3 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) | Ted Lasso | Nominated | |
2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | ||
2023 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) | "So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso) | Nominated | |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Ted Lasso | Nominated |
References
- "'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role". NBC News. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ 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.
- Sandra Gonzalez (22 July 2021). "For 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández, football was life until life had other plans". CNN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- "'The Casagrandes Movie' to Release on Netflix Exclusively in March 2024". 23 February 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.
External links
Categories:- Living people
- 1991 births
- 21st-century Mexican male actors
- Artists from Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Male actors from Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Mexican expatriates in the United Kingdom
- Mexican emigrants to the United Kingdom
- Footballers from Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Mexican male film actors
- Mexican male television actors
- Mexican male voice actors
- Mexican male video game actors