Carmen Zapata
Acting
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.
Known for
Sister Act
1992
Telefon
1977
Vultures
1983
Shark Kill
1976
Gang Boys
1994
Carola
1973
Boss Nigger
1975
Secrets
1992
Winner Take All
1975
A Gift of Terror
1973
Rabbit Test
1978
Boulevard Nights
1979
Broken Angel
1988
