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Sonia Manzano (born June 12, 1950) is an American actress, screenwriter, and author. She is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street from 1971 to 2015. She received a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy Award in 2016.
Learn about Sonia Manzano, the Emmy-winning actress who played Maria on Sesame Street and wrote children's books. Find out her latest news, book reviews and appearances.
Sonia Manzano is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street for 44 years. She has also written and produced for Sesame Street and other shows, and voiced characters in animated movies and series.
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Learn about Sonia Manzano, the first-generation American actress who played Maria on Sesame Street for over 40 years. Discover her books, stage performances, awards, and community involvement.
Oct 10, 2023 · Sonia Manzano, best known for the pioneering role of Maria on “Sesame Street,” joins the show! After 44 years on the longtime PBS staple show, Sonia retired from the series in 2015, after ...
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Oct 3, 2021 · GARCIA-NAVARRO: Sonia Manzano is now launching her own children's TV show, "Alma's Way." It's an animated series following 6-year-old Alma Rivera navigating everyday life with her friends and ...
Oct 12, 2021 · For nearly 5 decades, Sonia Manzano played the part of Maria on Sesame Street. The role came to be during her college years while she was studying acting. She had just gone back home...
