Rosita (Sesame Street) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosita |
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| First appearance | Season 23 |
| Created by | Ed Christie |
| Voiced by | Carmen Osbahr |
| Performed by | Carmen Osbahr |
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| Species | Monster |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality |  Mexican American |
Rosita is a fun, turquoise-colored monster from the popular children's TV show Sesame Street. She is 5 years old and is special because she speaks both American English and Mexican Spanish. This makes her the first regular Muppet on the show who can speak two languages! Rosita comes from Mexico and really enjoys playing her guitar.
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Rosita Around the World
Appearing in Spain
Rosita has also appeared in international versions of Sesame Street. For example, in July and August 2012, she was part of Barrio Sésamo: Monstruos Supersanos in Spain. This show helped kids learn about healthy habits.
Rosita's TV Appearances
Rosita often appears on TV shows and special events with her Sesame Street friends. She has been on many popular programs over the years.
Early Appearances
- On March 3, 2004, Rosita, Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird, and a purple monster appeared on The West Wing.
- Later that year, on April 24, 2004, Rosita joined Elmo, Zoe, Grover, Cookie Monster, Phoebe, and Elephant at a special event called Hollywood Hits Broadway Benefit Gala.
- On November 4, 2005, she was on Emeril Live with Elmo, Grover, Telly, and a Muppet Turkey.
- Rosita also appeared on The Early Show on May 3, 2008, and Good Morning America on May 4, 2008.
Later Appearances
- On July 4, 2009, Rosita celebrated A Capitol Fourth with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and Abby Cadabby.
- She visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with Elmo on November 9, 2009.
- Rosita, Elmo, and Cookie Monster were guests on The Tyra Show on December 3, 2009.
- She continued to appear on Good Morning America with many Sesame Street friends on September 20, 2011, and September 19, 2012.
- On January 28, 2013, Rosita was part of a benefit concert for Sandy Hook, called From Broadway With Love.
- She appeared on Good Morning America again on May 10, 2013, and September 13, 2013.
- Rosita performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from December 11–14, 2014, alongside Elmo, Grover, and other Muppets.
- She was on Good Morning America on January 15, 2016, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on April 17, 2016.
- Rosita attended the Daytime Emmy Awards with Elmo on May 1, 2016.
- In 2017, she appeared on Today multiple times, including January 5, October 6, and November 8.
- On July 4, 2019, Rosita celebrated A Capitol Fourth again with Big Bird, Elmo, and other friends.
- Her most recent appearance listed here was on Today on October 21, 2019, with many Sesame Street characters.
- Rosita on Muppet Wiki, a Wikia wiki
Images for kids
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Rosita and Elmo with Gary Knell, who was the president and CEO of Sesame Workshop
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Rosita and Jesse with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen
