How old was Michael Peña in La Cucaracha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

In the movie La Cucaracha, Michael Peña was:

21 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year La Cucaracha was launched:

January 1, 1998

And also the day Michael Peña was born:

January 13, 1976

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Michael Peña could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.