Carmen Zapata
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 15, 1927
- Died
- January 5, 2014
- Birthplace
- 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.
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
Actor
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
- Like Normal People
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
Rabbit Test 1978
as Madam Nundi
Telefon 1977
as Nurse
Shark Kill 1976
as Helena Mendoza
I Will, I Will...For Now 1976
as Maria
A Home of Our Own 1975
as Elena De La Paz
Boss Nigger 1975
as Margarita
Winner Take All 1975
as Sara
The Last Porno Flick 1974
as Mama Theresa
W 1974
as Betty
Toke 1973
Actor
Bad Charleston Charlie 1973
as Lottie
A Gift of Terror 1973
as Aunt Caroline
The Girls of Huntington House 1973
as Miss Rodriquez
Carola 1973
as Mireille
The Couple Takes a Wife 1972
as Maria
Portnoy's Complaint 1972
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
Hail, Hero! 1969
as Juana
Credits from TMDB.