For nearly 45 years, Sonia Manzano has been known to the world as Maria from "Sesame Street." Manzano has won 15 Emmys for her writing on the series and received two acting nominations. But how ...

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.

NEW YORK (AP) — “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 ...

Photo: Juliana Sohn for The Wall Street Journal Sonia Manzano, 65, played Maria on TV’s “Sesame Street” for 44 years. She won 15 Emmys as a writer for the show and one for Lifetime Achievement.

“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 ...

Long before “Sesame Street” premiered, Sonia Manzano lived there — minus the Muppets. Manzano spent 44 years on the beloved children’s show as Maria, joining two years after its 1969 debut ...

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.

Sonia Manzano has spent 44 years as one of the lucky residents of Sesame Street. In her memoir she describes how she sought comfort in TV during her own difficult childhood in the South Bronx.

M is for Maria. L is for legend. After 44 years on “Sesame Street,” Sonia Manzano is retiring from the kids show where she became a staple playing the role of Maria, a lovely store clerk.

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 ...

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 ).

Our beloved Maria is leaving ‘Sesame Street’ (and the Fix-It Shop) By Bridey heing. July 2, 2015. By Bridey heing. July 2, 2015. After 44 years, one of ...