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Sonia Manzano Talks Her Legendary 44-Year Run as Maria on 'Sesame Street' (EXCLUSIVE)

It’s no exaggeration to say that Sonia Manzano has been a source of inspiration to millions of children. The actress began ...
The Root

After 44 Years, Sesame Street’s Maria Is Retiring

Sonia Manzano has spent the past 44 years of her career on Sesame Street as Maria, but that is all coming to an end. During a recent appearance at the American Library Association’s annual conference, ...
AOL

Sonia Manzano, Maria on ‘Sesame Street,’ talks ‘Street Gang’ doc and how the kids show was first to reflect her Bronx nabe

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 that showed ...
AOL

'Sesame Street's' Maria is saying goodbye after more than four decades

Sesame Street is losing one of its most celebrated residents, Maria Figueroa. After 44 years, Sesame Street's beloved Maria is moving on to greener climates as Sonia Manzano is retiring. The ...
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'Sesame Street' Season 56 Lands on Netflix: Beloved Characters Return and Exciting Guest Stars Announced

Sesame Street season 56 arrives on Netflix with new adventures, beloved characters, and fun guest appearances.
KTAR News

Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on ‘Sesame Street,’ retiring

NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news earlier ...

Maria From “Sesame Street, ”Sonia Manzano, Remembers Being Scolded for 'Throwing in a Lot of Spanglish' on the Show (Exclusive)

In a new documentary, Manzano recalls how producers told her before filming, "Sonia, be yourself. We just want you to be ...

Sesame Street celebrates 56 years of educating and entertaining generations

One of the most beloved tv shows for generations of children and their parents is marking a birthday. Sesame Street turns 56 today.The Public Television show wa ...
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Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch 'Sesame Street' puppeteer Caroll Spinney dead at 85

Caroll Spinney, the television puppeteer known for his work as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the long-running show "Sesame Street," died Sunday. He was 85. In a statement posted to Facebook, Sesame ...
Reuters

Puppeteer who performed Sesame Street's Big Bird, Oscar, dies at 85

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer who brought boyish vulnerability to Big Bird, the towering yellow-plumed character, during 50 years on the groundbreaking children's television show ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

‘Sesame Street's' Maria, Sonia Manzano, Is Retiring After 44 Years

It's the end of an era for "Sesame Street": Sonia Manzano--Maria for more than four decades--is retiring from the beloved children's program. News of Manzano's departure arrived in the form of a tweet ...
journalgazette

Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on 'Sesame Street,' retiring

NEW YORK – "Sesame Street" is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news earlier this ...