Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 17, 1942
Place of Birth:
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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Lupe Ontiveros
Biography
Guadalupe "Lupe" Ontiveros (née Moreno; September 17, 1942 – July 26, 2012) was an American actress best known for portraying Rosalita in The Goonies, and Yolanda Saldívar in the film Selena. She acted in numerous films and television shows. Ontiveros was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on Desperate Housewives and received critical acclaim for her role in Chuck & Buck, for which she won the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress, and was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Common Law | |
| 2012 | ¡Rob! | Abuelita |
| 2009 | Party Down | Mrs. Gomez |
| 2007 | Reaper | |
| 2007 | Cory in the House | Mama Martinez |
| 2005 | Mind of Mencia | |
| 2005 | Weeds | Nun |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives | Juanita 'Mama' Solis |
| 2004 | Maya & Miguel | Abuela Elena (voice) |
| 2002 | Greetings From Tucson | Magdalena Tiant |
| 2002 | Leap of Faith | Lupe |
| 2001 | Reba | |
| 2000 | The Brothers García | Telenovela Actress |
| 2000 | The Brothers García | Abuelita Maria |
| 1999 | Family Guy | Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice) |
| 1997 | King of the Hill | Anne (voice) |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet | Louisa |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City | Rosa |
| 1993 | Dudley | Marta |
| 1993 | Dave's World | Bingo Lady |
| 1992 | Red Shoe Diaries | Miguel's Mother |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Madame Leona |
| 1984 | Punky Brewster | Mrs. Aragon |
| 1982 | Fame | |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues | |
| 1978 | The White Shadow | Mrs. Gomez |
| 1977 | Eight Is Enough | |
| 1977 | Soap | Lady in Airport |
| 1976 | Alice | |
| 1976 | Charlie's Angels | Maid |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Remedios Acosta |
| The Americans | Lucia Valenzuela |