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    Sonia Manzano: From the Bronx to Sesame Street

    enOctober 01, 2021
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    About this Episode

    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.”

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