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