# Khotan Fernández

Khotan Fernández, born Khotan Fernández Tapajós, is a Mexican actor.

## Early life

Khotan Fernandez was born in Mexico city, the son of Brazilian actress/singer Rosana Tapajós. While traveling on vacation to Careyes, Mexico, Khotan was called to model for L'Uomo magazine by renowned photographer Nadir. This jump-started a modeling career which then led him to pursue acting. Some of his mentors include Sergio Jiménez, Adriana Barraza and Helena Rojo, a leading film, theater and television actress.

## Career

Khotan fernandez is a founding member of Chibal Entertainment. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Film and has begun directing his own projects. Among his directorial endeavors are the acclaimed shorts "Free Will It" and "Private Keys," both of which garnered nominations and awards. Currently, he is involved in his upcoming project "Fruta Verde," a film adaptation of Enrique Sernas' novel of the same title.
Khotan's career journey began in 1998 with a significant role as "Mercurio" in Mi Pequeña Traviesa, a production by Televisa. His versatility and talent led him to various roles in soap operas, including "Ransel" in Preciosa, "Humberto de Astolfi" in Amor Gitano, and "Valentino" in Alma Rebelde. He expanded his horizons by venturing into international soap operas, such as "Pablo" in "Vale Todo," produced by O Globo and Telemundo. Ecuavisa then offered him the lead role as "Alvaro Santos" in Yo vendo unos ojos negros.
In 2006, [Your Name] returned to Mexico to portray "Sergio" in Corazón Partido, a collaboration between Telemundo and Argos. Concurrently, he starred as "Caronte" in the movie El Cartel. Notably, Khotan captivated audiences with his portrayal of the antagonist "Angel" in the Telemundo series Dame Chocolate set in Miami. His talents continued to shine as he played the protagonist "David" in TV Azteca's Eternamente Tuya in 2009. More recently, he brought to life the character "Rocky Paris," an aspiring singer, in the Telemundo series Perro Amor.
In 2012, Khotan made his English-speaking debut with a guest appearance in the Royal Pains episode "Who's Your Daddy". This marked the beginning of a seven-episode stint on the show.Cordero, Rosy (22 August 2012). "Khotan Fernandez Talks 'Royal Pains' & His First English-Speaking Role". Latina. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
In 2017, [Your Name] appeared in the music video "Ni Tú Ni Yo" by Jennifer Lopez.
Returning to Telemundo in 2018, Khotan portrayed Max Sullivan, a businessman leading a double life, in the soap opera "Al otro día del muro."
In addition, Khotan was a producer for the film "Iguana like the sun," which holds the distinction of being the first movie ever to premiere at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.

## Filmography

Television roles :
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
| 1996 | The Guilt | Unknown role | |
| 1997 | Mi pequeña traviesa | Ignacio / Mercurio | |
| 1998 | Preciosa | Ransel | |
| 1999 | Amor gitano | Humberto de Astolfi / Marques de Astolfi | |
| 1999 | Alma rebelde | Valentino | |
| 2000 | Carita de ángel | Alexis | |
| 2000 | Primer amor, a mil por hora | José Crescencio Martínez / Juan Romeo Montesinos | |
| 2001 | Primer amor, tres años después | José / Juan Romeo | Television film |
| 2002 | Vale todo | Pablo | |
| 2003 | Yo vendo unos ojos negros | Álvaro Santos de León | |
| 2005 | Corazón partido | Sergio Garza | |
| 2007 | Acorralada | Gerardo | |
| 2007 | Dame chocolate | Ángel Pérez | |
| 2008 | Deseo prohibido | David Ortega | |
| 2009 | Eternamente tuya | David Abascal | |
| 2010 | Perro amor | Rocky Pérez / Rocky Paris | |
| 2011 | El sexo débil | Álvaro Camacho | |
| 2011 | Una Maid en Manhattan | Miguel Morales | |
| 2012–2015 | Royal Pains | Rafa | 7 episodes |
| 2014 | Isa | Borroso | Television film |
| 2016 | Graves | Arturo del Rey | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Girlfriend Killer | Nick Ruiz | Television film |
| 2018 | The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story | Lazaro Quintana | Episode: "The Man Who Would Be Vogue" |
| 2018 | Al otro lado del muro | Max Sullivan | |
| 2018–Present | The Oath (U.S. TV series) | Tito | Recurring role |