Mexican actor
Cristo Fernández
Born Cristóbal Fernández
(1991-01-27 ) January 27, 1991 (age 33) 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 .
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 .[citation needed ]
Fernández is also the founder of film production company Espectro MX Films.[citation needed ]
Starting in 2024, Fernández has featured in the State Farm commercial "Bundle is Life" alongside Patrick Mahomes .
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 (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 [ 5]
Television
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
References
^ " 'Fútbol is Life!' Mexican actor Cristo Fernández is loving his 'Ted Lasso' role" . NBC News . 21 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-02 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
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