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Jason Sudeikis Praises Paloma Cinco’s “Ted Lasso” Casting

8/21/2026

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Jason Sudeikis praised Paloma Cinco’s casting as Maria Rojas on “Ted Lasso.”
Cristo Fernández returns as Dani Rojas while his sister Paloma Cinco plays his on-screen sibling Maria.
Paloma Cinco told Deadline she and Cristo Fernández pitched adding Dani’s sister to the series.
Jason Sudeikis said the show mirrors real relationships and encourages casting real partners for chemistry.

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Jason Sudeikis praised Paloma Cinco’s casting as Maria Rojas on “Ted Lasso.”
Cristo Fernández returns as Dani Rojas while his sister Paloma Cinco plays his on-screen sibling Maria.
Paloma Cinco told Deadline she and Cristo Fernández pitched adding Dani’s sister to the series.
Jason Sudeikis said the show mirrors real relationships and encourages casting real partners for chemistry.