Carmen Zapata
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Rabbit Test
as Madam Nundi
1978
Boss Nigger
as Margarita
1975
The Girls of Huntington House
as Miss Rodriquez
1973
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
as Mama (uncredited)
1980
Bad Charleston Charlie
as Lottie
1973
Reel Horror
as Lottie (archive footage)
1985
Homeward Bound
as Lorenza
1980
Hail, Hero!
as Juana
1969
Toke
1973
Point of No Return
as Judge
1993
Flying High
as Mrs. Bellagio
1978
W
as Betty
1974
Daniel and the Towers
as Consuelo Guerra
1987
Broken Angel
1988
There Goes The Bride
as Mrs. Ramirez
1980
Leave Yesterday Behind
as Connie
1978
Portnoy's Complaint
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
1972
I Will, I Will...For Now
as Maria
1976
Like Normal People
as License Clerk
1979
A Home of Our Own
as Elena De La Paz
1975
