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.
Acted in 80
2000s
- 2001
The Sleepy Time Gal
Anna
The Eggplant Lady
Rosa Vecino
1990s
- 1997
- 1995
- 1994
Gang Boys
Roses
- 1993
- 1992
Secrets
Judge
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Broken Angel
Movie
- 1987
- 1986
The Abduction of Allison Tate
Teresa Aleman
- 1985
Reel Horror
Lottie (archive footage)
- 1984
- 1983
Vultures
Elena Garcia-Lopez
- 1982
Not Just Another Affair
Judge Mercado
- 1981
- 1980
Children of Divorce
Mrs. Ruiz
There Goes The Bride
Mrs. Ramirez
1970s
- 1979
Boulevard Nights
Mrs. Landeros
Mrs. Columbo
Landlady · 1 episode
- 1978
A Guide for the Married Woman
Mrs. Garcia
Flying High
Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind
Connie
Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
- 1977
Telefon
Nurse
- 1976
Shark Kill
Helena Mendoza
I Will, I Will...For Now
Maria
- 1975
A Home of Our Own
Elena De La Paz
Winner Take All
Sara
Archer
TV
- 1974
The Last Porno Flick
Mama Theresa
W
Betty
- 1973
Toke
Movie
Faraday and Company
Frieda Dupar · 1 episode
Bad Charleston Charlie
Lottie
A Gift of Terror
Aunt Caroline
The Girls of Huntington House
Miss Rodriquez
Carola
Mireille
- 1972
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
Aunt Caroline · 1 episode
The Couple Takes a Wife
Maria
- 1971
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Hail, Hero!
Juana
- 1968
- 1967
- 1965
1950s
- 1959
Appearances2
1980s
- 1985
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
Narrator