Sonia Manzano
Special | 28m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Sonia Manzano, “Maria” from Sesame Street, has affected millions of children since 1971.
Sonia Manzano has affected millions of parents and children since 1971 when she joined the cast of Sesame Street, where 44 years as “Maria” afforded her a unique look at how children’s television has evolved. She retired from the iconic children’s show last year as one of its most recognizable faces and a role model for generations of young girls.
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Conversations with Jeff Weeks is a local public television program presented by WSRE PBS
Sonia Manzano
Special | 28m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Sonia Manzano has affected millions of parents and children since 1971 when she joined the cast of Sesame Street, where 44 years as “Maria” afforded her a unique look at how children’s television has evolved. She retired from the iconic children’s show last year as one of its most recognizable faces and a role model for generations of young girls.
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