Carmen Zapata
Biography
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.
Filmography
The Sleepy Time Gal
2001
as Anna
The Eggplant Lady
2001
as Rosa Vecino
Gang Boys
1994
as Roses
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
as Choir Nun
Point of No Return
1993
as Judge
Sister Act
1992
as Choir Nun
Secrets
1992
as Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire
1990
as Clara
Broken Angel
1988
Daniel and the Towers
1987
as Consuelo Guerra
The Abduction of Allison Tate
1986
as Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror
1985
as Lottie (archive footage)
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985
as Narrator
Vultures
1983
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
Not Just Another Affair
1982
as Judge Mercado
Children of Divorce
1980
as Mrs. Ruiz
Homeward Bound
1980
as Lorenza
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980
as Mama (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride
1980
as Mrs. Ramirez
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Like Normal People
1979
as License Clerk
Boulevard Nights
1979
as Mrs. Landeros
A Guide for the Married Woman
1978
as Mrs. Garcia
Flying High
1978
as Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind
1978
as Connie