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Carmen Zapata

Actor

Carmen Zapata

Acting
1975 — 1993 · 6 films
Lived
15 July 1927 — d. 2014
From
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.

Career Signature

How Carmen Zapata’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.