Cristo Fernández: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone

Andrew is joined by actor and Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández. Cristo plays the beloved character Dani Rojas in the hit TV series Ted Lasso.  In just 18 months, the show has become a global phenomenon and received 20 Emmy nominations.  At age 15, Cristo was playing pro fútbol in Mexico and going to high school at night when he discovered his passion for acting. Since then he’s developed his craft as an actor and filmmaker.  Andrew and Cristo explore Cristo's career, how he landed the role in Ted Lasso, what it’s like working on the hit show, and so much more.  Cristo’s story is a powerful reminder to follow your passions and never be afraid to reinvent yourself. Show Highlights:1:53 - Cristo's passion for acting2:53 - Learning something new4:17 - Preparation for acting role4:58 - Work ethic 6:44 - Mindset to believe in yourself7:00 - Creating your own opportunities7:37 - Getting out of your comfort zone8:01 - Decision to move to UK8:48 - Choosing to further study acting craft11:17 - Getting the role on Ted Lasso12:50 - Dani Rojas character14:32 - Ted Lasso cast and crew15:34 - Positive impact of Ted Lasso16:55 - First time on Ted Lasso set17:46 - Overcoming self-doubt20:06 - Impacting people's lives22:31 - Role of hard work 22:53 - Learning from others on set24:13 - Developing a film companyBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).