Ted Lassostar Cristo Fernández, who plays fan-favorite character Dani Rojas on the beloved Apple TV show, has had an incredible career trajectory, going from playing a professional fútbol/soccer player on TV to becoming one in real life with El Paso Locomotive FC.
Speaking exclusively with Parade, Fernández shared newfound insight into that incredible transition, some exciting current projects he has in the works and what's next for Ted Lasso in season 4.
Although fans might know him best from Ted Lasso, Fernández's connection to soccer goes back much further than that. Fernández has loved the sport throughout his life, but an injury had previously made going pro seem out of reach. However, fate had something unexpected on the cards.
About his career, Fernández explained, "It's crazy how sometimes life works, and for me, my life I guess is a reminder that everything happens for a reason...The fact that it later gave me the opportunities and something completely new like film and acting, because it's fútbol/soccer that later opened the doors."
"The worst thing ended up being the best thing for me many years later," Fernández went on. "I believe that success is when preparation meets opportunity, and for me, it's always been that when one door opens, I don't just let that opportunity be. I try to get the most out of that opportunity and embrace it."
"This whole fútbol/soccer journey, it's been crazy, but I also hope it inspires people in general that it's never too late...I just want people to dare to dream," he said.
The actor and athlete also addressed the upcoming season of Ted Lasso, season 4, which is confirmed to be switching to a focus on women's soccer.
In addition to confirming that Ted Lasso has informed his own perspective "truly one hundred percent" and explaining that the show is about so much more than just soccer, Fernández shared, "I know it's different, and it's a women's team. There's something in this new season that you will find out that I am also forever grateful for. It's so personal and means the world to me. And, aside from that, this new season is a reminder to me that, regardless of both the successes and the failures in life, when you embrace both, again, you never know why certain things happen, but everything happens for a reason."
He added, "My injuries became the best thing that happened to me, and that's after many years of just working hard. This new season is a reminder just to focus on the things I can control."
Fernández is also working with Tequila Cazadores on their second partnership, celebrating traditions, community and, of course, fútbol.
"What surrounds this drink to me is those specific times or moments in life where you want to celebrate with your friends and family. To me, things get more special with tequila," Fernández said.
He added, "This campaign is about that; it's about that experience...I thought it was a fun campaign, and Tequila Cazadores has been a big supporter of my projects and my dreams, and we've created a good relationship."
Fernández will also be surprising fans "with good vibes and Tequila Cazadores" in person, but he could not share too much about that yet.
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