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
2001The Eggplant Lady
Rosa Vecino
2001The Sleepy Time Gal
Anna
1994Gang Boys
Roses
1993Point of No Return
Judge
1993Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
1992Secrets
Judge
1992Sister Act
Choir Nun
1990How to Murder a Millionaire
Clara
1988Broken Angel
1987Daniel and the Towers
Consuelo Guerra
1986The Abduction of Allison Tate
Teresa Aleman
1985Reel Horror
Lottie (archive footage)
1985The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
Narrator
1983Vultures
Elena Garcia-Lopez
1982Not Just Another Affair
Judge Mercado
1980How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited)
1980Homeward Bound
Lorenza
1980There Goes The Bride
Mrs. Ramirez
1980Children of Divorce
Mrs. Ruiz
1979Boulevard Nights
Mrs. Landeros
1978Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
1978Flying High
Mrs. Bellagio
1978Leave Yesterday Behind
Connie
1978A Guide for the Married Woman
Mrs. Garcia