WATCH: Boy from viral back-to-school clip is all grown up

Young Andrew Macias became a viral video sensation back in 2015 with a cute interview ahead of his first day at pre-school.

And two years later, the now six-year-old has been interviewed by the same reporter, and reveals just how his life has changed since he cried on screen. Watch it above!

Speaking to KTLA reporter Courtney Friel, little Andrew admitted he often gets recognised by strangers, and most importantly... that he will STILL miss his mum when he goes back to school this term.

Young Andrew Macias became a viral video sensation back in 2015 with a cute interview ahead of his first day at pre-school. Source: KTLA
Young Andrew Macias became a viral video sensation back in 2015 with a cute interview ahead of his first day at pre-school. Source: KTLA

Back in 2015 at the age of four, Andrew burst into tears wen asked about his first day at school while outside the front grates of City Terrace Elementary School in Los Angeles.

At first Andrew answered questions about going to prep with a smile on his face, but then the chat took a bit of a turn.

Two years later, the now six-year-old has been interviewed by the same reporter, and reveals just how his life has changed since he cried on screen. Source: KTLA
Two years later, the now six-year-old has been interviewed by the same reporter, and reveals just how his life has changed since he cried on screen. Source: KTLA

When asked if he would miss his mum, he initially said "no", but then after pausing and thinking about it, he began crying.

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Luckily his mum was on hand to give him a warm hug, and it's good to know that two years later, little Andrew is feeling good about it all and is an online star in his own right.

He was only four back in 2015 when he started crying when asked about whether he'd miss his mum or not. Source: KTLA
He was only four back in 2015 when he started crying when asked about whether he'd miss his mum or not. Source: KTLA

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