TED LASSO: Cristo Fernández on the Joys of Playing Dani Rojas

Cristo Fernandez in “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV+.​ (Credit: Apple TV+)

When a character, like TED LASSO’S Dani Rojas, is a pleasure to watch, there’s always a hope that the actor portraying them is just as interesting. I’m happy to report that Cristo Fernández is even more thoughtful and joyous than his character. It was a pleasure to sit down with him and talk through how Dani Rojas is a good stereotype, how his sports and acting past have come together for the role, and what he’d like to see for Dani in season 2. And he also shares some encouragement & advice for young people whose acting or sports programs have been delayed.

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