Carmen Zapata
Born July 15, 1927 (Age: 98)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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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Filmography
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
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as Choir Nun
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Age: 66
Point of No Return
1993
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as Judge
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Age: 65
Sister Act
1992
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as Choir Nun
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Age: 64
Secrets
1992
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as Judge
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Age: 64
How to Murder a Millionaire
1990
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as Clara
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Age: 62
Broken Angel
1988
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as
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Age: 60
Daniel and the Towers
1987
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as Consuelo Guerra
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Age: 59
Reel Horror
1985
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as Lottie (archive footage)
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Age: 58
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985
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as Narrator
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Age: 58
Children of Divorce
1980
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as Mrs. Ruiz
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Age: 53
Homeward Bound
1980
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as Lorenza
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Age: 53
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980
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as Mama (uncredited)
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Age: 52
There Goes The Bride
1980
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as Mrs. Ramirez
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Age: 52
A Guide for the Married Woman
1978
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as Mrs. Garcia
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Age: 51
Flying High
1978
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as Mrs. Bellagio
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Age: 51
Leave Yesterday Behind
1978
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as Connie
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Age: 50
Rabbit Test
1978
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as Madam Nundi
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Age: 50
The Last Porno Flick
1974
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as Mama Theresa
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Age: 47
W
1974
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as Betty
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Age: 46
Toke
1973
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as
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Age: 46
Bad Charleston Charlie
1973
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as Lottie
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Age: 45
A Gift of Terror
1973
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as Aunt Caroline
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Age: 45
The Girls of Huntington House
1973
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as Miss Rodriquez
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Age: 45
Carola
1973
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as Mireille
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Age: 45
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
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as Maria
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Age: 45
Portnoy's Complaint
1972
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as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Hail, Hero!
1969
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as Juana
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Age: 42