Sonia Manzano with her old buddy The Count at the Sesame Workshop's 50th Anniversary gala in 2019. ... With Alma and her family — her parents, ...

When Sonia Manzano announced last year that she was leaving "Sesame Street," it was major for any child or parent who has grown up with the show. For so many years, on our televisions, in our ...

Sesame Street star Sonia Manzano talks the inspiration behind her new PBS show, titled Alma’s Way, and why Latinx parents will want their kids to watch.

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 ...

Sonia Manzano remembers trembling from her father’s outbursts. She remembers asking her mother if their family was poor and finding tiny roaches in her fruit cocktail.

Sonia at a Sesame Workshop event in 2019. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) She discovered a lot about her own family and Nuyorican neighbors during her first trip to Puerto Rico.

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 ...

Sonia Manzano’s journey from the Bronx to “Sesame Street” 07:08 As one of the first leading Latina women on American television, Sonia Manzano, known for her beloved role as Maria on "Sesame ...

Sonia Manzano on playing "Sesame Street ... She's a 6 year old Puerto Rican girl living in the Bronx alongside her family, friends and community members. Sonia joins the show to talk about her new ...