Cristo Fernández

Cristóbal Fernández (born 27 January 1991) is a Mexican actor. He is best known for playing lovable "futbol boy" 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.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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