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Modern Family actor Rico Rodriguez has debuted a brand new image with fans, three years on from the hit show airing its final season.
The former child star looked unrecognisable as he attended a movie premiere earlier this week - with the actor rocking a brand new hairstyle and some fashionable facial hair.
American comedy Modern Family became a worldwide hit when it hit our screens over 10 years ago, with Rico quickly becoming a fan favourite thanks to his performance as adorable Manny Delgado .
Actor Rico , 24, played the adorable and sensitive Manny - the son of Gloria from her first marriage. He is also Jay's stepson.
He was only 10 years old when he joined the series so it's no surprise he looks completely different 14 years later.
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Rico looked dapper as he arrived on the red carpet for this week's Shazam: Fury Of The Gods event.
Rico played the sweet and loveable Manny in Modern Family (2015 Fox)
This is how fans of the hit comedy remember the former child star (WireImage)His character rocked short, cropped hair for the series so Rico looked worlds away when he showed up with long curly locks.
The actor smiled for the cameras on the red carpet and rocked a stubbly beard and moustache.
He kept it casual in black jeans and a black t-shirt that he covered with a dark green varsity jacket.
Rico also completed his look with matching Jordan trainers.
When the show ended in 2020, Rico took to his Instagram page to pay tribute to the cast and crew.
"When I was 9 years old, I started work on a pilot called “My American Family”," he said.
The actor is now 24 years old and looks worlds away from his character (WireImage)
The star rocked a beard and mustache and grew out his hair (WireImage)"As an actor, you go through a long process for a job. Class after class, audition after audition, just hoping to get that right opportunity in front of the right casting director so you can show them your skills.
"Filming the pilot, then all of season one of what we now know as “Modern Family”, I knew we were working on something special."
He continued: "I could feel it. Coming to work every day with my cast and crew never actually felt like work, it felt more like hanging out with my extended family."
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The actor went on to say that 'words cannot even begin to describe the life-changing experience I have had on this show.'
"I have, quite literally, grown up right before everyone’s eyes. Starting @abcmodernfam, Manny was someone who was very opposite to myself, but over time our personalities have rubbed off on each other," he said.