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