Long before “Sesame Street” premiered, Sonia Manzano lived there — minus the Muppets. Manzano spent 44 years on the beloved children’s show as Maria, joining two years after its 1969 debut ...

Manzano is a seasoned author. She won 15 Emmys for her writing on "Sesame Street," where she starred for 44 years. She also published several books and created the children's program, "Alma's Way." ...

Sonia Manzano is a New York legend, television icon, and cultural trail-blazer. She played “Maria” on Sesame Street for more than four decades. Sonia also won more than a dozen E… ...

After 44 years as the loveable Maria on Sesame Street, Sonia Manzano thought she was finally ready to move to a quieter, non-puppet inhabited neighborhood where she could spend her days writing ...

When Sonia Manzano got the part of "Maria" on "Sesame Street" in 1971, she had no idea that she'd be on the show for 44 years and touch millions of children's lives — including mine as young girl.

Sonia Manzano, renowned for her portrayal of "Maria" on "Sesame Street," has significantly impacted the entertainment and educational industries. She was born in New York City to Puerto Rican ...

CHICAGO -- Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street for more than four decades, is saying goodbye to the popular PBS children's series. Manzano announced her retirement during the 2015 ...

It is created by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street, and is a Fred Rogers Productions show. Manzano grew up in the Bronx, and so did Justice Sotomayor.

Sonia Manzano, who portrayed Maria on "Sesame Street" for 44 years, recalls vividly what it's like to be a child. "I remember being scared or how I would go into my head and was bored or made up a ...