Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

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....

Known For

Cast Credits

The Eggplant Lady

as Rosa Vecino

Gang Boys

as Roses

Sister Act

as Choir Nun

Secrets

as Judge

Daniel and the Towers

as Consuelo Guerra

Reel Horror

as Lottie (archive footage)

Vultures

as Elena Garcia-Lopez

Not Just Another Affair

as Judge Mercado

Homeward Bound

as Lorenza

There Goes The Bride

as Mrs. Ramirez

Like Normal People

as License Clerk

Boulevard Nights

as Mrs. Landeros

Flying High

as Mrs. Bellagio

Rabbit Test

as Madam Nundi

Telefon

as Nurse

A Home of Our Own

as Elena De La Paz

Boss Nigger

as Margarita

The Last Porno Flick

as Mama Theresa