74 years old (Born on June 12, 1950)
Happy birthday to the incredible Sonia Manzano—better known as Maria, everyone's favorite Sesame Street resident who taught generations how to count, read, and most importantly, laugh! Your humor and warmth magically transformed ordinary street scenes into extraordinary life lessons. With over ten Emmy Awards earned through your extraordinary writing for Sesame Street and two performance Emmy nominations under your belt, it's clear you've perfected the art of making us smile while educating our little minds.Whether you were helping Oscar the Grouch find his inner sweetness or gently guiding Big Bird through life's confusions (and trust me—even adults learned something every time), you've filled countless lives with joy. Here's wishing you endless sunny days beyond that beloved street corner—happy birthday Sonia; may laughter follow wherever you go!
Sonia Manzano's Best Moments
