Cristo Fernández
Mexican actor and footballer (born 1991)
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Cristóbal Fernández (born 27 January 1991)[3] is a Mexican actor and professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive.[4] He is best known for playing Dani Rojas in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–2023).
27 January 1991
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| Born | Cristóbal Fernández 27 January 1991 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Actor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2016–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable work | Ted Lasso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fernández has also had roles in the films Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Venom: The Last Dance (2024), and Sonic the Headgehog 3 (2024).
Early life
Cristóbal Fernández was born on 27 January 1991, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He fell in love with acting while in college.[5]
Acting career
Fernández further pursued acting after moving to London. Following a stint in several indie films, he was cast in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso, in which he played Dani Rojas across all three seasons (2020–2023).[3]
Fernández is also the co-founder of film production company Espectro MX Films.[6]
Starting in 2024, Fernández has featured in the State Farm commercial "Bundle is Life" alongside Patrick Mahomes.
Recently he was featured in the English and Spanish commercial for Old Spice Swagger deodorant "Mantente fresco con Cristo Fernandez", "Underfreshtimated".[7]
He also played a small part in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
In the German-language Swiss sitcom Unsere kleine Botschaft, Fernandez plays the local embassy staff member Fernando. Fernandez speaks fluent German and is not dubbed.[8]
Football career
Early career
Fernández found a love for football at a young age. He joined Guadalajara's Tecos at the age of 15,[9] and later played in the Tercera División de México for Valle del Grullo[10] before a knee injury ultimately ended his professional career.[9] Following a stint with Guayama in Puerto Rico,[11] and with the encouragement of his parents, he decided to pursue acting as a second career.[5]
El Paso Locomotive
In early 2026, Fernández pursued a return to professional football. He trained with Chicago Fire II, the reserve side of MLS club Chicago Fire,[12] before trialing with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive. He logged approximately 30 minutes for the club in a pre-season friendly against New Mexico United.[13] On 12 May 2026, El Paso signed Fernández to a professional contract.[4] On 11th July 2026, he made his debut for the club against New Mexico United in the 2026 USL Cup after being subbed in for Rubio Rubin at 79th minute.[14]
Career Statistics
- As of 11 July 2026[15]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | League Cup[a] | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| El Paso Locomotive | 2026 | USL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
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) | [16] |
| Corina | Carlos | ||
| Venom: The Last Dance | Bartender (MCU) / (SSU) | ||
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Juan / Pablo | Cameos | |
| 2025 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Chavo | |
| TBA | In Flight | Marco | Post-production[17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | Ted Lasso | Dani Rojas | (Seasons 1-3) |
| 2024 | Zorro | Po-mahn-kwakurr / Zorro[18] | Episodes 1 & 2 |
| 2024 | Acapulco | Gustavo (Season 3) | Episode 3 |
| 2025 | Unsere kleine Botschaft | Fernando (Season 1) | |
| 2025 | Phineas and Ferb | Himself | Voice, episode "Bend It Like Doof" |
| 2026 | Hey A.J.! | Claudio | Voice, episode "Independence Day" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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2021 |
Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [19] |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | [20] | ||
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) | "So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso) | Nominated | [21] | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [22] |
