Actor
Carmen Zapata
99 years · New York City, New York, USA · 40 films
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.
Best known for
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
On Disney Plus
Point of No Return
1993 · Judge
On YouTube Free
Sister Act
1992 · Choir Nun
On Disney Plus
Secrets
1992 · Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire
1990 · Clara
On Hoopla
Broken Angel
1988 · Actor
Daniel and the Towers
1987 · Consuelo Guerra
On Hoopla
The Abduction of Allison Tate
1986 · Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror
1985 · Lottie (archive footage)
On Tubi TV
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985 · Narrator
On Kanopy
Vultures
1983 · Elena Garcia-Lopez
Not Just Another Affair
1982 · Judge Mercado
On fuboTV
Children of Divorce
1980 · Mrs. Ruiz
Homeward Bound
1980 · Lorenza
On Tubi TV
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980 · Mama (uncredited)
On Philo
There Goes The Bride
1980 · Mrs. Ramirez
On Tubi TV
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