What happened to Manny from Modern Family?

In the finale of the sitcom Modern Family, Manny embarks on a world tour for one year with his father, Javier.

Modern Family is a super hit American sitcom created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for the ABC network. It ran for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020. The show revolves around the lives of three different families- Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tuckers- interconnected to each other through Jay Pritchett, the head of the family. It is in a mockumentary format showcasing the daily lives and family dynamics of a modern and unconventional family. The cast of the show includes Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofía Vergara, Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, etc.

The show garnered millions of views from all over the world. It has a total of 250 episodes and has consistently performed well with positive reviews from the critics. The star cast of the show gained worldwide popularity and became household names during its run. Modern Family has won a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Critics' Choice Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, People’s Choice Awards, etc and it has received nominations from several awards like Critics' Choice Television Awards, People's Choice Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc.

Manny Delgado is one of the main protagonists of the sitcom. He is Gloria’s son and Jay’s stepson. He is an old-school, poetic, and sensitive person. The show showcases his journey from being a 5th grader to a young adult. Being different from other kids, his transformative years add humor to the show.

What happens to Manny Delgado in the finale of Modern Family?

Being raised in the Pritchett-Delgado family, Manny was different from other kids. He had an interest in poetry and art from a young age. He was an old-school person and was very mature as a kid. He was close with his mother Gloria and she was very protective of him. At first, Jay and Manny didn’t get along and struggled to bond but over time they understood each other and formed a healthy father-son relationship.

Growing up in a protected environment, Manny never had a chance to explore the world and experience things by himself. So, in the finale of the show, Manny decides to go on a world tour for one year with his father, Javier. He takes this decision to find his identity and explore the art and culture across different parts of the world. This trip will also help him get close to his estranged father.

Initially, Manny was hesitant to go but Gloria encouraged him to consider this an opportunity to explore the world. He had a conversation with his mother about his feelings and her assurance helped him to make this decision. In the end, he decides not to join Gloria, Jay, and Joe on their trip to Columbia as he will be going on a journey of his own. The family supports his decision and in the final episode, he is seen getting ready for his world tour.

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Who played the role of Manny in Modern Family?

Rico Rodriguez played the role of Manny in Modern Family. He is an American actor born on July 31, 1998 in Texas. He is best known for his role as Manny Delgado in Modern Family. He won several awards for his role - 4 Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Teen Choice Award - and received nominations for the ALMA Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc.

He started his acting career at the age of 9 with the sitcom, Cory in the House. He has appeared and given his voice to several projects like Good Luck Charlie (2011), Endgame (2015), Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2015), Austin & Ally (2015), Victor and Valentino (2016), Double Dare (2018), etc.

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Rico Rodriguez's Life After Modern Family

Rico Rodriguez is not very active in the limelight since Modern Family went off the air. The 25-year-old actor did appear in two Nickelodeon shows - The Substitute (2020) and Unfiltered (2020) after Modern Family. Rodrigeuz reunited with his on-screen mother, Sofia Vergara when he appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2021. He is in touch with his Modern Family co-stars.

Rico has been spending time with his family since Modern Family ended. He and his sister Raini Rodriguez, who is also an actress, have a production company together. He is also venturing into writing after the show ended. He occasionally posts on his social media about his life and career to stay connected with his fans.