Mickey Rooney Dies: Remembering Best Latino Child Stars

Mickey Rooney, iconic actor loved by many has died at the age of 93. The cause of his death is not known. He was one of the biggest stars during the 1930s and 1940s. He had a long career that lasted over 90 years being one of the longest in Hollywood history. He began when he was an infant and appeared in over 200 films.

He was nominated for four Academy Awards. He won a Juvenile Oscar Award in 1939 when he was 18 and an honorary Oscar recognizing his decades-long career in 1983. Recently, he appeared in “The Muppets” and also in “Night at the Museum.”

Mickey Rooney was also a child star so in remembrance of him, we remember the best Latino child stars. Shakira, who we all know for her hips that don’t lie, began her career as a kid singing in competitions. She had successful albums before America even knew who she was. Now she is a coach on “The Voice” and successful singer who made a crossover.

Rico Rodriguez, who plays the son of Gloria (Sofia Vergara) on “Modern Family,” has made his evolution from a child to a teen. Selena Gomez started as a kid on Disney, starring in “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Now she has grown into a sexy icon and teen idol. Danna Paola has been very versatile. She starred in “Sueños y Caramelos” and became Elphaba en Mexico’s “Wicked.” She will star in “The Bodyguard” remake. Anahí starred in “Chiquilladas” and had her first kids’ album. She successfully transitioned into adult superstardom. Lucero also starred in “Chiquilladas.” She is Latin America’s most successful child star. Ricky Martin was a member of the original Menudo. He has been a very successful artist and very famous around the world. Daniela Luján was “Luz Clarita” but has struggled as an adult to land another lead role.