14 oct
Congratulations to Rico Rodriquez, who plays Manny Delgado on Modern Family, for being named by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential teens of 2014. He is on the list with recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai and the daughters of President Obama; so he is in prestigious company! Here is an excerpt from Time:
The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014
Teens today might have a mixed reputation, but there’s no denying their influence. They command millions of fans on Twitter and Vine, start companies with funds they raised on Kickstarter, steal scenes on TV’s most popular shows, lead protests with global ramifications, and even—as of Friday—win Nobel Peace Prizes. But which ones rise above the rest? We analyzed social-media followings, cultural accolades, business acumen and more to determine this year’s list (ordered from youngest to oldest).
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Rico Rodriquez Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Images
As scene-stealing Manny on ABC’s smash-hit Modern Family, Rodriguez isn’t just one of the most visible child actors on TV (the show’s sixth season premiere averaged more than 11 million viewers)—he’s also one of the richest. According to reports, he’ll earn a whopping $115,000 per episode if the show continues through season eight. —S.G.