Carmen Zapata
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Carmen Margarita Zapata (July 15, 1927 – January 5, 2014) often referred to as "The First Lady of the Hispanic Theater" was an American actress best known for her role in the PBS bilingual children's program Villa Alegre. Zapata was also the co-founder and director of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts in Los Angeles. Zapata took an active part in the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Zapata was born in New York City to Julio Zapata, a Mexican immigrant, and Ramona Roca, an Argentine immigrant.
Known for
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Boss Nigger (1975)
as Margarita
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Sister Act (1992)
as Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
as Choir Nun
Point of No Return (1993)
as Judge
Telefon (1977)
as Nurse
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
as Mama (uncredited)
How to Murder a Millionaire (1990)
as Clara
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
as Judge Mercado
Vultures (1983)
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
The Abduction of Allison Tate (1986)
as Teresa Aleman
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
as Maria
Boulevard Nights (1979)
as Mrs. Landeros
The Sleepy Time Gal (2001)
as Anna
I Will, I Will...For Now (1976)
as Maria
Daniel and the Towers (1987)
as Consuelo Guerra
A Guide for the Married Woman (1978)
as Mrs. Garcia
The Last Porno Flick (1974)
as Mama Theresa
There Goes The Bride (1980)
as Mrs. Ramirez
Hail, Hero! (1969)
as Juana
A Gift of Terror (1973)
as Aunt Caroline
The Girls of Huntington House (1973)
as Miss Rodriquez
Gang Boys (1994)
as Roses
Secrets (1992)
as Judge
A Home of Our Own (1975)
as Elena De La Paz
Reel Horror (1985)
as Lottie (archive footage)
Broken Angel (1988)
Actor
Shark Kill (1976)
as Helena Mendoza
Winner Take All (1975)
as Sara
Rabbit Test (1978)
as Madam Nundi
Homeward Bound (1980)
as Lorenza
Like Normal People (1979)
as License Clerk
Bad Charleston Charlie (1973)
as Lottie
Children of Divorce (1980)
as Mrs. Ruiz
W (1974)
as Betty
Flying High (1978)
as Mrs. Bellagio
Carola (1973)
as Mireille
Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)
as Connie
Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo (1985)
as Narrator
The Eggplant Lady (2001)
as Rosa Vecino
Toke (1973)
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