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Documentary tells the story of actress Sonia Manzano — Maria from 'Sesame Street'

Sesame Street' made its TV debut in late 1969. It of course featured puppets and humans; one of them was a young actress ...
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From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: The evolution of Sonia Manzano, who played beloved 'Maria'

The Nuyorican actress and writer — best known for her portrayal of Maria on Sesame Street — is the subject of a new documentary STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon. The film follows Manzano’s journey ...

Emmy-Winning Actress-Writer Sonia Manzano Honored For Astonishing 44-Year Career On ‘Sesame Street’ And More – Miami Film Festival

When actress Sonia Manzano goes out in public, bringing a hanky can be quite helpful. Fans tend to react to her with deep ...
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From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: The evolution of Sonia Manzano, who played beloved 'Maria'

As a child, Sonia Manzano would turn on the television and flip through the channels — not just for entertainment, but as an escape from the realities of life in her South Bronx home. She loved ...