DeepSummary
Christo Fernandez, a former professional soccer player from Mexico, recounts his journey from a promising athletic career that was derailed by a devastating knee injury, to becoming a successful actor known for his role as Danny Rojas in Ted Lasso. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from sports to acting, including learning English and mastering the craft of acting.
Fernandez provides details about his knee injury, which occurred during a practice collision with teammates, crushing his dreams of playing in Mexico's top division. However, he views the injury as a pivotal moment that ultimately led him to discover his passion for acting while studying at university. He draws parallels between the dedication required for sports and acting, applying the discipline from his athletic background to his new artistic pursuits.
Despite the setback, Fernandez remained resilient, embracing opportunities that arose, such as learning new skills like writing and filmmaking. He emphasizes the importance of creating one's own opportunities and not relying solely on others. Fernandez's diverse life experiences, including selling insurance and working in public relations, have enriched his acting abilities.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Christo Fernandez's journey highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of setbacks.
- Transferable skills and discipline from one career can be valuable assets in pursuing a new passion.
- Diverse life experiences can enrich one's abilities and perspectives, benefiting pursuits like acting.
- Creating opportunities for oneself and not solely relying on others is crucial for achieving success.
- Embracing different passions and experiences throughout life's journey can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
- Overcoming challenges and pursuing dreams requires a resilient mindset and a willingness to take risks and learn from failures.
- Cultural backgrounds and experiences can shape unique perspectives and approaches in various fields.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balance is essential for sustaining demanding careers like acting and sports.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I think both. Both forever football, but yeah, acting and filmmaking are life, but also life is life.“ by Christo Fernandez
- “Well, in Latin America, yeah, we are tougher.“ by Christo Fernandez
- “I think what makes me, hopefully, a good actor is that I've done so many things in my life, like playing football, studying communication, being a life insurance salesman, like living in different parts of the world.“ by Christo Fernandez
- “I would have never imagined football was gonna come back to me in my new dreams, acting. And I think what makes me, hopefully, a good actor is that I've done so many things in my life, like playing football, studying communication, being a life insurance salesman, like living in different parts of the world.“ by Christo Fernandez
- “And I think it's always good to try, and it's better to try and fail, and from there on, you carry on for the next things.“ by Christo Fernandez
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Episode Information
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
DM Operations Inc.
1/5/24
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/c2m9
Cristo Fernandez was a start soccer player in Mexico, well on his way to playing for the national team, when a horrific knee injury sidelined him for the rest of his life... or so he thought. The life-altering injury sent Cristo down a new path, eventually taking him the the UK where he studied acting, and eventually landed himself the role of Danny Rojas on the hit Apple+ series, Ted Lasso. Now Cristo is starring in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and shows no signs of slowing down, knee injury and all.
Follow Cristo here: https://www.instagram.com/cristofernandez.mx/
00:00 Intro 00:55 Acting vs. Futbol 03:22 Knee Injury 07:31 Life Outside Futbol 10:50 Hardest Acting/Futbol Exercises 15:17 Life Advice 16:39 Transformers 18:26 Relationship with Health 19:36 Mexican Food
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com