Sep 18, 2023 · Sonia Manzano, the creator and executive producer of "Alma's Way" who memorably starred as Maria on "Sesame Street," discusses how she got the Supreme Court justice on the show.

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.

Feb 26, 2021 · For more than 40 years, actress Sona Manzano played Maria on “Sesame Street.” Now she joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about “Alma’s Way,” a new children’s show inspired by her own childhood. She talks about how “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda composed the opening theme and explains how the show is about thinking.

Oct 13, 2023 · Now a children’s librarian at Toledo-Lucas County Library she wears her Sesame Street skirt for story times. Sonia Manzano shows photos of herself in school. Manzano said that it’s important to humanize parents, showing them as people who may lose an earring or forget to bring the Tootsie Rolls.

🇺🇸🗳️ Faltan 4 días para las elecciones, y Sonia Manzano, 🇵🇷 actriz de origen puertorriqueño, ganadora del premio Emmy, guionista y autora, mejor conocida por su papel de "María" en Plaza Sésamo, nos recuerda la importancia de nuestra participación en estas elecciones.

On the Today Show: Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on ‘Sesame Street,’ talks about new show ‘Alma’s Way’ Oct 8, 2021. For more than 40 years, actress Sona Manzano played Maria on “Sesame Street.” Now she joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about “Alma’s Way,” a new children’s show inspired by her own childhood.

Oct 6, 2021 · In a recent video interview, Manzano, now 71, described how PBS Kids persuaded her to become not only the creator of a preschool show but also one of its executive producers, writers and voice actors.

Jan 5, 2024 · Turns out: lots of tears! The second season of "Alma's Way" is out now. You can stream the show online here. Sonia Manzano is a legend of kids TV. She played Maria on Sesame Street for four...

Oct 3, 2021 · In a recent video interview, Manzano, now 71, described how PBS Kids persuaded her to become not only the creator of a preschool show but also one of its executive producers, writers and voice...

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...