Sesame Street is losing one of its most celebrated residents, Maria Figueroa. After 44 years, Sesame Street's beloved Maria is moving on to greener climates as Sonia Manzano is retiring. The 65 ...

It’s time to say goodbye to Sesame Street‘s Maria. It was announced at the American Library Association Annual Conference that Sonia Manzano would be leaving the children’s series. “After ...

“Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news earlier this week ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - It's the end of an era for Sesame Street. Actress Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on the beloved children's show for 45 years, announced she will be leaving the show.

Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the public TV kid show since 1971, says she wouldn’t be part of the new “Sesame Street” season. Skip to content WPRI.com ...

NEW YORK (CBS) -- "Maria" is saying goodbye to Sesame Street. Sonia Manzano will retire from the PBS show after 44 years in her memorable role, Sesame Street announced.

NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

After a 44-year run, the beloved Maria, played by Sonia Manzano, said goodbye to Sesame Street . She opens up about her new memoir and her favorite memories of the show.

NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kids’ show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

Sesame Street is losing one of its most celebrated residents, Maria Figueroa. After 44 years, Sesame Street's beloved Maria is moving on to greener climates as Sonia Manzano is retiring.

She joined Sesame Street in 1971 and was promoted to a series regular three years later. On the show, Manzano plays Maria, who runs the Fix-It Shop with her on-screen husband Luis ( Emilio Delgado ).

For the last 44 years, you could ask Maria how to get to Sesame Street, but not any more. Sonia Manzano, the actress who has played the character since 1971, is retiring and won't be part of the ...