At just 21 years old, Sonia landed the iconic role of "Maria" on SESAME STREET, becoming the first Latina to appear on national television in a regular role—a role she would embody for 44 years.

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 ...

"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.

Beloved "Sesame Street" star Sonia Manzano, known for her role as Maria, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new bilingual ...

Go behind the scenes as “Sesame Street” takes on the emotional health of children — and, with an HBO deal ending, the health of the show itself.

Beloved 'Sesame Street' characters teach children how to deal with trauma A new initiative from Sesame Street in Communities aims to help children learn how to cope with traumatic experiences and ...

Audiences grew up with "Maria" from Sesame Street. Now, Comic-Con audiences will get a first look at the woman behind the character.

At just 21 years old, Sonia landed the iconic role of "Maria" on SESAME STREET, becoming the first Latina to appear on national television in a regular role—a role she would embody for 44 years.