Carmen Zapata
Actor
- Born
- July 15, 1927 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- January 5, 2014 (age 86)
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
May 28, 1992
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
December 9, 1993
Point of No Return
March 19, 1993
Telefon
December 16, 1977
Boss Nigger
August 17, 1975
Boulevard Nights
March 23, 1979
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
July 11, 1980
Rabbit Test
April 9, 1978
Portnoy's Complaint
June 19, 1972
W
June 7, 1974
Gang Boys
February 1, 1994
The Sleepy Time Gal
January 24, 2001
Acting41
- 2001The Sleepy Time Gal as Anna
- 2001The Eggplant Lady as Rosa Vecino
- 1994Gang Boys as Roses
- 1993Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as Choir Nun
- 1993Point of No Return as Judge
- 1992Sister Act as Choir Nun
- 1992Secrets as Judge
- 1990How to Murder a Millionaire as Clara
- 1988Broken Angel
- 1987Daniel and the Towers as Consuelo Guerra