Sonia Manzano Discusses How She Got to Sesame Street
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Sonia Manzano Discusses How She Got to Sesame Street
Sep 15, 2015
NBC News
Personal stories can be powerful guides – Sonia Manzano discusses how her own early experiences informed Sesame Street’s María and her thoughts on embracing the influence each of us has, no matter the scale. Watch the full conversation at instagram.com/televisionacademyfoundation ✨ | Emmys / Television Academy
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Personal stories can be powerful guides – Sonia Manzano discusses how her own early experiences informed Sesame Street’s María and her thoughts on embracing the influence each of us has, no matter the scale. Watch the full conversation at instagram.com/televisionacademyfoundation ✨ | Emmys / Television Academy
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Sonia Manzano’s journey from the Bronx to “Sesame Street”
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Sonia Manzano’s journey from the Bronx to “Sesame Street”
Aug 25, 2015
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Documentary tells the story of actress Sonia Manzano — Maria from 'Sesame Street'
Documentary tells the story of actress Sonia Manzano — Maria from 'Sesame Street'
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Sonia Manzano, Maria on ‘Sesame Street,’ talks ‘Street Gang’ doc and how the kids’ show was first to reflect her Bronx nabe
Sonia Manzano, Maria on ‘Sesame Street,’ talks ‘Street Gang’ doc and how the kids’ show was first to reflect her Bronx nabe
May 7, 2021
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How do you pick a favorite muppet? For Sesame Street resident Maria (a.k.a. Sonia Manzano), the choice wasn't difficult. Learn more, and watch Manzano's full interview on tonight's PBS NewsHour: to.pbs.org/1Lxe3UT | PBS NewsHour
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How do you pick a favorite muppet? For Sesame Street resident Maria (a.k.a. Sonia Manzano), the choice wasn't difficult. Learn more, and watch Manzano's full interview on tonight's PBS NewsHour: to.pbs.org/1Lxe3UT | PBS NewsHour
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Actor Sonia Manzano, who played the beloved Maria on “Sesame Street,” is continuing the legacy of storytelling by inspiring young readers with her latest children’s book, “Alma’s Great Idea," which is written in both English and Spanish. Manzano shares some of the real-life inspiration for the story — and explains why her favorite “Sesame Street” character is Oscar the Grouch. | CBS Mornings
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Actor Sonia Manzano, who played the beloved Maria on “Sesame Street,” is continuing the legacy of storytelling by inspiring young readers with her latest children’s book, “Alma’s Great Idea," which is written in both English and Spanish. Manzano shares some of the real-life inspiration for the story — and explains why her favorite “Sesame Street” character is Oscar the Grouch. | CBS Mornings
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Sonia Manzano on playing "Sesame Street's" Maria and creating "Alma's Way"
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Sonia Manzano on playing "Sesame Street's" Maria and creating "Alma's Way"
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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
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Sonia Manzano on becoming Sesame Street’s ‘Maria’ | PBS NewsHour
Aug 26, 2015
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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
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Sonia Manzano reflects on being one of the first Hispanics ever on television and the impact of "Sesame Street"
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Global Perspectives: Sonia Manzano
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From 'Sesame Street' to 'Alma's Way': How Sonia Manzano continues to break ground and elevate Latino stories on US television
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Fernando Fernandez on Instagram: "Sonia Manzano who played “Maria” on Sesame Street for four decades talks to FERNTV about her biopic documentary Street Smart: Lessons from a TV icon during Doc Soup at Hot Docs #documentary sesamestreet #streetsmart #d"
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Sonia Manzano discusses the character of Maria on Sesame Street - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
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Sonia Manzano talks new book, Sesame Street and much more!
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"Art Express" Classic - Maria on "Sesame Street"
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Sonia Manzano: The First Latina on Sesame Street | She Was First
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One On 1 Profile: Sonia Manzano Spent More Than 40 Years In Our Homes As Part of Sesame Street Family
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Sonia Manzano gives ‘Lessons From a TV Icon'
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Some of our Tam Fam and Team Tamron got to share with Sonia Manzano what her "Sesame Street" character, Maria, means to them! | Tamron Hall Show
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Sonia Manzano discusses writing for Sesame Street - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
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One On 1 Profile: Sonia Manzano Spent More Than 40 Years In Our Homes As Part of Sesame Street Family
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Latina Pioneers: Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano Looks Back On Her Impact
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Sonia Manzano’s story comes to life in “Street Smart: Lessons From a TV Icon” / HipLatina
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Sonia Manzano on new novel, "Coming Up Cuban"
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