Carmen Zapata

Actor

Born: July 15, 1927
Died: January 5, 2014 (age 86)
From: 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.…

Filmography (40)

The Sleepy Time Gal (2001)
Anna
The Eggplant Lady (2001)
Rosa Vecino
Gang Boys (1994)
Roses
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Choir Nun
Point of No Return (1993)
Judge
Sister Act (1992)
Choir Nun
Secrets (1992)
Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire (1990)
Clara
Broken Angel (1988)
Daniel and the Towers (1987)
Consuelo Guerra
The Abduction of Allison Tate (1986)
Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror (1985)
Lottie (archive footage)
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo (1985)
Narrator
Vultures (1983)
Elena Garcia-Lopez
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
Judge Mercado
Children of Divorce (1980)
Mrs. Ruiz
Homeward Bound (1980)
Lorenza
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
Mama (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride (1980)
Mrs. Ramirez
Like Normal People
Like Normal People (1979)
License Clerk
Boulevard Nights (1979)
Mrs. Landeros
A Guide for the Married Woman (1978)
Mrs. Garcia
Flying High (1978)
Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)
Connie
Rabbit Test (1978)
Madam Nundi
Telefon (1977)
Nurse
I Will, I Will...For Now (1976)
Maria
A Home of Our Own (1975)
Elena De La Paz
Boss Nigger (1975)
Margarita
Winner Take All (1975)
Sara