Carmen Zapata
Known for: Acting
Born: July 14, 1927 in New York City, New York, USA - Died: January 4, 2014
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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Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
Boss Nigger
Margarita
The Girls of Huntington House
Miss Rodriquez
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited)
Bad Charleston Charlie
Lottie
Reel Horror
Lottie (archive footage)
Homeward Bound
Lorenza
Hail, Hero!
Juana
Toke
Point of No Return
Judge
Flying High
Mrs. Bellagio
W
Betty
Daniel and the Towers
Consuelo Guerra
Broken Angel
There Goes The Bride
Mrs. Ramirez
Leave Yesterday Behind
Connie
Portnoy's Complaint
Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
I Will, I Will...For Now
Maria
Like Normal People
License Clerk
A Home of Our Own
Elena De La Paz
The Last Porno Flick
Mama Theresa
Gang Boys
Roses
Secrets
Judge
Children of Divorce
Mrs. Ruiz