Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Acting15th July 1927(died at 86)New York City, New York, USA85 titles

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.

Born

15th July 1927 · New York City, New York, USA

Died

5th January 2014

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Marge Cameron

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Filmography

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