Acting
Carmen Zapata
EN, ES, HU cinema · 41 credits
Born
15 July 1927
Died
5 January 2014 (aged 86)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Marge Cameron
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
Filmography
The Eggplant Lady
as Rosa Vecino
Gang Boys
as Roses
Point of No Return
as Judge
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
as Choir Nun
Secrets
as Judge
Sister Act
as Choir Nun
Daniel and the Towers
as Consuelo Guerra
The Abduction of Allison Tate
as Teresa Aleman
Reel Horror
as Lottie (archive footage)
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
as Narrator
Vultures
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
Not Just Another Affair
as Judge Mercado
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
as Mama (uncredited)
Homeward Bound
as Lorenza
There Goes The Bride
as Mrs. Ramirez
Children of Divorce
as Mrs. Ruiz
Like Normal People
1979
Like Normal People
as License Clerk
Boulevard Nights
as Mrs. Landeros
Rabbit Test
as Madam Nundi
Flying High
as Mrs. Bellagio
Leave Yesterday Behind
as Connie
A Guide for the Married Woman
as Mrs. Garcia
Telefon
as Nurse
Shark Kill
as Helena Mendoza
Boss Nigger
as Margarita
A Home of Our Own
as Elena De La Paz
Winner Take All
as Sara
W
as Betty
The Last Porno Flick
as Mama Theresa
The Girls of Huntington House
as Miss Rodriquez
Bad Charleston Charlie
as Lottie
Carola
as Mireille
A Gift of Terror
as Aunt Caroline
Portnoy's Complaint
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
Hail, Hero!
as Juana