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.
The Sleepy Time Gal
Anna
The Eggplant Lady
Rosa Vecino
Gang Boys
Roses
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
Point of No Return
Judge
Sister Act
Choir Nun
Secrets
Judge
How to Murder a Millionaire
Clara
Broken Angel
Daniel and the Towers
Consuelo Guerra
The Abduction of Allison Tate
Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror
Lottie (archive footage)
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
Narrator
Vultures
Elena Garcia-Lopez
Not Just Another Affair
Judge Mercado
Children of Divorce
Mrs. Ruiz
Homeward Bound
Lorenza
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride
Mrs. Ramirez
Like Normal People
License Clerk
Boulevard Nights
Mrs. Landeros
A Guide for the Married Woman
Mrs. Garcia
Flying High
Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind
Connie
Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
Telefon
Nurse
I Will, I Will...For Now
Maria
A Home of Our Own
Elena De La Paz
Boss Nigger
Margarita
Winner Take All
Sara
The Last Porno Flick
Mama Theresa
W
Betty
Toke
Bad Charleston Charlie
Lottie
A Gift of Terror
Aunt Caroline
The Girls of Huntington House
Miss Rodriquez
Carola
Mireille
The Couple Takes a Wife
Maria
Portnoy's Complaint
Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
Hail, Hero!
Juana