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
Gang Boys (1994)
as Roses
Vultures (1983)
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
Shark Kill (1976)
as Helena Mendoza
Carola (1973)
as Mireille
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
as Mama (uncredited)
The Last Porno Flick (1974)
as Mama Theresa
Bad Charleston Charlie (1973)
as Lottie
Boulevard Nights (1979)
as Mrs. Landeros
Secrets (1992)
as Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire (1990)
as Clara
A Guide for the Married Woman (1978)
as Mrs. Garcia
A Gift of Terror (1973)
as Aunt Caroline
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
as Judge Mercado
The Girls of Huntington House (1973)
as Miss Rodriquez
The Abduction of Allison Tate (1986)
as Teresa Aleman
I Will, I Will...For Now (1976)
as Maria
Reel Horror (1985)
as Lottie (archive footage)
Winner Take All (1975)
as Sara
Rabbit Test (1978)
as Madam Nundi
W (1974)
as Betty
The Sleepy Time Gal (2001)
as Anna
Hail, Hero! (1969)
as Juana
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
as Maria
Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride (1980)
as Mrs. Ramirez
A Home of Our Own (1975)
as Elena De La Paz
Daniel and the Towers (1987)
as Consuelo Guerra
Like Normal People (1979)
as License Clerk
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo (1985)
as Narrator
Flying High (1978)
as Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)
as Connie
Broken Angel (1988)
Actor
Homeward Bound (1980)
as Lorenza
The Eggplant Lady (2001)
as Rosa Vecino
Children of Divorce (1980)
as Mrs. Ruiz
Toke (1973)
Actor