“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 broke the news earlier this week at the American Library Association Annual Conference saying she wouldn’t be part of the shows new season.
A beloved resident of Sesame Street since she was a teenager, the character Maria owned the neighborhood repair shop with husband Luis.
Manzano also served as a writer for the show, sharing in 15 Emmy awards as a member of the writing team.
