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.

Known For

Sister Act

as Choir Nun

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

as Choir Nun

Batman: The Animated Series

as Judge Maria Vargas (voice)

Married... with Children

as Madame Olga

Point of No Return

as Judge

Wonder Woman

as The Prime Minister

Bonanza

as Maria Valdez

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

as Dona Verano

Kojak

as Ellen Conforti

Telefon

as Nurse