
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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