Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

1927-07-15 – 2014-01-05 (age 86) New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

Sister Act
Sister Act

1992

as Choir Nun

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Point of No Return
Point of No Return

1993

as Judge

Telefon
Telefon

1977

as Nurse

Boss Nigger
Boss Nigger

1975

as Margarita

Secrets
Secrets

1992

as Judge

Boulevard Nights
Boulevard Nights

1979

as Mrs. Landeros

The Last Porno Flick
The Last Porno Flick

1974

as Mama Theresa

Gang Boys
Gang Boys

1994

as Roses

How to Beat the High Cost of Living
How to Beat the High Cost of Living

1980

as Mama (uncredited)

I Will, I Will...For Now
Vultures
Vultures

1983

as Elena Garcia-Lopez

Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test

1978

as Madam Nundi

Flying High
Flying High

1978

as Mrs. Bellagio

Reel Horror
Reel Horror

1985

as Lottie (archive footage)

Hail, Hero!
Hail, Hero!

1969

as Juana

Not Just Another Affair
Not Just Another Affair

1982

as Judge Mercado

The Sleepy Time Gal
Shark Kill
Shark Kill

1976

as Helena Mendoza

A Guide for the Married Woman