Carmen Zapata
Acting
Born July 15, 1927 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Films (40)
The Sleepy Time Gal
2001
The Eggplant Lady
2001
Gang Boys
1994
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
Point of No Return
1993
Sister Act
1992
Secrets
1992
How to Murder a Millionaire
1990
Broken Angel
1988
Daniel and the Towers
1987
The Abduction of Allison Tate
1986
Reel Horror
1985
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985
Vultures
1983
Not Just Another Affair
1982
Children of Divorce
1980
Homeward Bound
1980
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980
There Goes The Bride
1980
Like Normal People
1979
Boulevard Nights
1979
A Guide for the Married Woman
1978
Flying High
1978
Leave Yesterday Behind
1978
Rabbit Test
1978
Telefon
1977
I Will, I Will...For Now
1976
A Home of Our Own
1975
Boss Nigger
1975
Winner Take All
1975
The Last Porno Flick
1974
W
1974
Toke
1973
Bad Charleston Charlie
1973
A Gift of Terror
1973
The Girls of Huntington House
1973
Carola
1973
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
Portnoy's Complaint
1972
Hail, Hero!
1969