Carmen Zapata
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.
TV Shows(30)
Marcians
Self - Interviewee
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Seventh Fairy (voice)
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
Batman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Jake and the Fatman
Judge
Married... with Children
Madame Olga
Santa Barbara
Hunter
Edna Watley
Matt Houston
Marta
Falcon Crest
Judge Patterson
Flamingo Road
Hagen
Trapper John, M.D.
Archie Bunker's Place
Mrs. Columbo
Landlady
The White Shadow
Mrs. Alvarez
Viva Valdez
Wonder Woman
The Prime Minister
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Clarita