People
Carmen Zapata
- Name: Carmen Zapata
- Birthday: 1927-07-15
- Also known as: Marge Cameron
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
- Popularity: 0.7396
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.
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Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| The Sleepy Time Gal as Anna | 2001-01-24 |
| The Eggplant Lady as Rosa Vecino | 2001-01-01 |
| Gang Boys as Roses | 1994-02-01 |
| Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as Choir Nun | 1993-12-09 |
| Point of No Return as Judge | 1993-03-19 |
| Sister Act as Choir Nun | 1992-05-28 |
| Secrets as Judge | 1992-04-06 |
| How to Murder a Millionaire as Clara | 1990-05-23 |
| Broken Angel | 1988-03-13 |
| Daniel and the Towers as Consuelo Guerra | 1987-04-18 |
| The Abduction of Allison Tate as Teresa Aleman | 1986-10-03 |
| Reel Horror as Lottie (archive footage) | 1985-10-01 |
| The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo as Narrator | 1985-09-01 |
| Vultures as Elena Garcia-Lopez | 1983-01-01 |
| Not Just Another Affair as Judge Mercado | 1982-10-01 |
| Children of Divorce as Mrs. Ruiz | 1980-11-24 |
| Homeward Bound as Lorenza | 1980-11-19 |
| How to Beat the High Cost of Living as Mama (uncredited) | 1980-07-11 |
| There Goes The Bride as Mrs. Ramirez | 1980-07-07 |
| Like Normal People as License Clerk | 1979-04-13 |
| Boulevard Nights as Mrs. Landeros | 1979-03-23 |
| A Guide for the Married Woman as Mrs. Garcia | 1978-10-13 |
| Flying High as Mrs. Bellagio | 1978-08-28 |
| Leave Yesterday Behind as Connie | 1978-05-14 |
| Rabbit Test as Madam Nundi | 1978-04-09 |
| Telefon as Nurse | 1977-12-16 |
| I Will, I Will...For Now as Maria | 1976-02-18 |
| A Home of Our Own as Elena De La Paz | 1975-10-19 |
| Boss Nigger as Margarita | 1975-08-17 |
| Winner Take All as Sara | 1975-03-03 |
| The Last Porno Flick as Mama Theresa | 1974-12-11 |
| W as Betty | 1974-06-07 |
| Toke | 1973-12-31 |
| Bad Charleston Charlie as Lottie | 1973-05-08 |
| A Gift of Terror as Aunt Caroline | 1973-04-05 |
| The Girls of Huntington House as Miss Rodriquez | 1973-02-14 |
| Carola as Mireille | 1973-02-03 |
| The Couple Takes a Wife as Maria | 1972-12-05 |
| Portnoy's Complaint as Mrs. Harero (uncredited) | 1972-06-19 |
| Hail, Hero! as Juana | 1969-10-04 |
