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Carmen Zapata

Jul 15, 1927 - Jan 05, 2014 (86 years old) in 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. Zapata was born in New York City to Julio Zapata, a Mexican immigrant, and Ramona Roca, an Argentine immigrant.

Known For

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Married... with Children
Madame Olga
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Bonanza
Maria Valdez
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Batman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
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Falcon Crest
Judge Patterson
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Adam-12
Mrs. Encara Flores
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Mannix
Chambermaid
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Emergency!
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
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Love, American Style
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The F.B.I.
Leila Dracus

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