Carmen Zapata Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Rabbit Test movie poster
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Rabbit Test

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Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
Boss Nigger movie poster
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Boss Nigger

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Boss Nigger
Margarita
The Girls of Huntington House movie poster
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The Girls of Huntington House

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The Girls of Huntington House
Miss Rodriquez
How to Beat the High Cost of Living movie poster
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

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How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited)
Bad Charleston Charlie movie poster
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Bad Charleston Charlie

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Bad Charleston Charlie
Lottie
Reel Horror movie poster
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Reel Horror

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Reel Horror
Lottie (archive footage)
Homeward Bound movie poster
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Homeward Bound

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Homeward Bound
Lorenza
Hail, Hero! movie poster
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Hail, Hero!

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Hail, Hero!
Juana
Toke movie poster
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Toke

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Toke
Point of No Return movie poster
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Point of No Return

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Point of No Return
Judge

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Carmen Zapata portrait
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