- BIRTH 15/07/1927
- DEATH 05/01/2014
- Country United States
- SHOWS 16
- MOVIES 10
Carmen Zapata
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.
Shows (16)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every…
The Seventh Fairy (voice)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
