Carmen Zapata
Actor
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.
Filmography
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
as Choir Nun 1993
Point of No Return
as Judge 1993
Telefon
as Nurse 1977
Boss Nigger
as Margarita 1975
Boulevard Nights
as Mrs. Landeros 1979
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
as Mama (uncredited) 1980
Rabbit Test
as Madam Nundi 1978
Portnoy's Complaint
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited) 1972
W
as Betty 1974
Gang Boys
as Roses 1994
The Sleepy Time Gal
as Anna 2001
Leave Yesterday Behind
as Connie 1978
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
as Narrator 1985
Reel Horror
as Lottie (archive footage) 1985
Bad Charleston Charlie
as Lottie 1973
The Last Porno Flick
as Mama Theresa 1974