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Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Actor · born 15 July 1927 · 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.

Where to start: Sister Act (1992).

As actor 40

TV shows 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Carmen Zapata movie?

By viewer score, Sister Act (1992) at 6.8/10.

What are Carmen Zapata’s most popular movies?

Sister Act, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Point of No Return.

How many movies has Carmen Zapata made?

40 films on TMDB, 40 as actor.

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