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. Zapata was born in New York City to Julio Zapata, a Mexican immigrant, and Ramona Roca, an Argentine immigrant.
Filmography (84 titles)
ShowMarcians
Self - Interviewee · 2017
5.3MovieThe Sleepy Time Gal
Anna · 2001
9.0MovieThe Eggplant Lady
Rosa Vecino · 2001
7.2ShowBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served") · 1997
6.3ShowHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Seventh Fairy (voice) · 1995
5.5MovieGang Boys
Roses · 1994
6.4MovieSister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun · 1993
6.2MoviePoint of No Return
Judge · 1993
7.6ShowDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano · 1993
8.6ShowBatman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice) · 1992
6.8MovieSister Act
Choir Nun · 1992
5.0MovieSecrets
Judge · 1992
6.0MovieHow to Murder a Millionaire
Clara · 1990
5.6MovieBroken Angel
1988
6.2ShowJake and the Fatman
Judge · 1987
5.5MovieDaniel and the Towers
Consuelo Guerra · 1987
7.7ShowMarried... with Children
Madame Olga · 1987
10.0MovieThe Abduction of Allison Tate
Teresa Aleman · 1986
3.3MovieReel Horror
Lottie (archive footage) · 1985
6.3MovieThe Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
Narrator · 1985
7.1ShowHunter
Edna Watley · 1984
4.9ShowSanta Barbara
1984
4.5MovieVultures
Elena Garcia-Lopez · 1983
5.4MovieNot Just Another Affair
Judge Mercado · 1982
6.3ShowMatt Houston
Marta · 1982
5.6ShowFalcon Crest
Judge Patterson · 1981
6.3ShowFlamingo Road
1981
7.5MovieChildren of Divorce
Mrs. Ruiz · 1980
5.0MovieHomeward Bound
Lorenza · 1980
5.2MovieHow to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited) · 1980