Quick Facts
Born:
1927-07-15
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
88 Total Roles
Carmen Zapata
Acting
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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.
Known For
Sister Act
Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
Batman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Married... with Children
Madame Olga
Point of No Return
Judge
Wonder Woman
The Prime Minister
Bonanza
Maria Valdez
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Marcians TV | Self - Interviewee |
| 2001 | The Sleepy Time Gal MOVIE | Anna |
| 2001 | The Eggplant Lady MOVIE | Rosa Vecino |
| 1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction TV | Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served") |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV | The Seventh Fairy (voice) |
| 1994 | Gang Boys MOVIE | Roses |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit MOVIE | Choir Nun |
| 1993 | Point of No Return MOVIE | Judge |
| 1993 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman TV | Dona Verano |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series TV | Judge Maria Vargas (voice) |