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
Credits
Sister Act (1992)
as Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
as Choir Nun
A Home of Our Own (1975)
as Elena De La Paz
Point of No Return (1993)
as Judge
Vultures (1983)
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
Boulevard Nights (1979)
as Mrs. Landeros
Telefon (1977)
as Nurse
Gang Boys (1994)
as Roses
Bad Charleston Charlie (1973)
as Lottie
Boss Nigger (1975)
as Margarita
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo (1985)
as Narrator
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
as Judge Mercado
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
as Mama (uncredited)
The Sleepy Time Gal (2001)
as Anna
Rabbit Test (1978)
as Madam Nundi
Carola (1973)
as Mireille
Shark Kill (1976)
as Helena Mendoza
I Will, I Will...For Now (1976)
as Maria
The Last Porno Flick (1974)
as Mama Theresa
A Guide for the Married Woman (1978)
as Mrs. Garcia
Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
Secrets (1992)
as Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire (1990)
as Clara
Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)
as Connie
A Gift of Terror (1973)
as Aunt Caroline
There Goes The Bride (1980)
as Mrs. Ramirez
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
as Maria
Hail, Hero! (1969)
as Juana
Winner Take All (1975)
as Sara
Children of Divorce (1980)
as Mrs. Ruiz
Like Normal People (1979)
as License Clerk
Broken Angel (1988)
Actor
Flying High (1978)
as Mrs. Bellagio
The Abduction of Allison Tate (1986)
as Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror (1985)
as Lottie (archive footage)
The Girls of Huntington House (1973)
as Miss Rodriquez
Homeward Bound (1980)
as Lorenza
Daniel and the Towers (1987)
as Consuelo Guerra
W (1974)
as Betty
The Eggplant Lady (2001)
as Rosa Vecino
Toke (1973)
Actor