Maria — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Character Profile

About Maria

A Sesame Street resident who joins the group traveling to Grouchland to rescue Elmo. She is briefly jailed for asking for help but later participates in the coordinated rescue.

Character Facts

Played by

Sonia Manzano

Appears in

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Maria — Social Friends — Gordon (Roscoe Orman)

  Longtime friends who join the rescue mission together.

• Maria — Alliance Informant — Grizzy / Pestie (Stephanie D'Abruzzo)

  Grizzy provides critical intelligence that enables Maria's group to act.

• Maria — Power Law Enforcer — Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (Jerry Nelson)

  Count enforces Grouchland's anti-help laws, creating an obstacle for the rescuers.

• Maria — Social Friend — Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver (Kevin Clash)

  A supportive friend who leads the rescue expedition.

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