RICO RODRIGUEZ

Name, Age & Place of Birth

Rico Rodriguez II was born on July 31, 1998, in College Station (sometimes listed as Bryan), Texas, USA, making him 26 years old as of mid‑2025 .

Family & Early Life

He is the son of Diane and Roy Rodriguez, who ran the family’s tire business, and has three siblings: brothers Ray and Roy Jr. and sister Raini, an actress known for Austin & Ally . In 2005, Rico moved to Los Angeles at age six, alongside his mom and sister, to support Raini’s budding acting career—then discovered his own passion for performance . He is of Mexican heritage .

Career Beginnings & Rise to Fame

Rico began acting in 2006, first appearing in Los Tamales and gaining early roles in Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Cory in the House, iCarly, ER, My Name Is Earl, Nip/Tuck, and NCIS . However, his breakout role came in 2009, when he was cast as Manny Delgado on Modern Family, a lead role that he portrayed through all 11 seasons (226 episodes) .

Awards & Recognition

As Manny Delgado, Rico and the Modern Family ensemble were nominated eight times for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series—winning four times between 2010 and 2013 . He also earned a Young Artist Award in 2010 and a Teen Choice Award, both acknowledging his standout performance .

Expanded Filmography & Voice Work

Beyond Modern Family, Rico’s filmography includes:

• Epic Movie (2007) as Chanchito (uncredited cameo) 

• Opposite Day (2009), Babysitters Beware (2009), and a cameo in The Muppets (2011) 

• Voice roles in El Americano: The Movie (2016) and TV series like Kick Buttowski, The Lion Guard, Victor and Valentino 

He’s also appeared as himself in Nickelodeon series such as The Substitute and Unfiltered post‑2020 .

Personal Aspects & Current Interests

Rico is a passionate Houston Rockets fan and renowned sneakerhead, directly inspiring his voice role as Ice in the new animated film Sneaks (2025). He describes himself as more reserved and respectful on the basketball court than his onscreen “trash-talking” character .
He is also an avid reader, citing literature as a personal passion .

Relationships & Support System

Rico is currently single and very close to his family, especially his sister Raini—often spotted together at public events, like the Cobra Kai finale premiere in February 2025 . In a heartfelt moment in 2017, the Modern Family cast rallied around him following the death of his father, reminding him how that bond helped him return to Season 9 .

Summary

From his early years in Texas to LA television sets, Rico Rodriguez grew into his award-winning role as Manny Delgado on Modern Family. He has since expanded into film, voice acting, authored a book, and embraced his passions for sneakers and reading. With strong family ties and a growing presence in animation and voice work, he continues to evolve as a talented actor and individual.