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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Rosa Vecino
as Roses
as Clara
as Consuelo Guerra
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
as Lorenza
as Mrs. Landeros
as Connie
as Maria
as Elena De La Paz
as Margarita
as Betty
as Doña Luz
as Mama Theresa
as Lottie
as Maria
as Juana
