I remembered my own childhood growing up in New York — I had never been to Puerto Rico and I had never seen anyone who looked like me on television," recalls Manzano, who grew up in the Bronx.

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 ...

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The schedule is packed with exciting learning opportunities for educators, from speeches by "Sesame Street" actress and author Sonia Manzano and children's author Kimberly Johnson to presentations ...

In a widely-viewed 1988 episode, his character married his co-worker Maria, played by Sonia Manzano. The storyline was Sesame Street's first attempt to teach children about romantic love ...

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