Carmen Zapata
Birthday: 1927-07-15 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USACarmen 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1994
Gang Boys
as Roses
1990
How to Murder a Millionaire
as Clara
1987
Daniel and the Towers
as Consuelo Guerra
1983
Vultures
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
1980
Homeward Bound
as Lorenza
1979
Boulevard Nights
as Mrs. Landeros
1976
I Will, I Will...For Now
as Maria
1975
A Home of Our Own
as Elena De La Paz
1975
Boss Nigger
as Margarita
1974
W
as Betty
1974
Villa Alegre
as Doña Luz
1974
The Last Porno Flick
as Mama Theresa
1973
Bad Charleston Charlie
as Lottie
