It's neighbors like Maria who make our street one big family. Thank you Sonia Manzano for sharing your kindness, culture, and friendship with us for so many years. We love you! ❤ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth | Sesame Street

Trailblazing actress Sonia Manzano hopes her new book gets children "inspired" and delivers "hope" that they can overcome any obstacle. https://cbsn.ws/3d04YMe | CBS Mornings

For many “Maria” on Sesame Street was the first Latina they remember seeing on television. Sonia Manzano, who played the iconic character for 44 years, joins us to reflect on her role on one of the most successful children’s series of all time and explain what inspired her to return to the small screen with her new kids show “Alma’s Way.” Sesame Street | Real America with Jorge Ramos