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Lupe Ontiveros
Acting

Lupe Ontiveros

Born 1942-09-17
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Lupe Ontiveros

Family Guy
TV
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Family Guy

1999
TMDB3.7
The Goonies
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The Goonies

1985
TMDB3.8
As Good as It Gets
Movie
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As Good as It Gets

1997
TMDB3.7
Desperate Housewives
TV
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Desperate Housewives

2004
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Universal Soldier
Movie
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Universal Soldier

1992
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Bound by Honor
Movie
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Bound by Honor

1993
TMDB4.1
King of the Hill
TV
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King of the Hill

1997
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Weeds
TV
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Weeds

2005
TMDB3.8
Selena
Movie
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Selena

1997
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Tales from the Crypt
TV
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Tales from the Crypt

1989
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (90 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Cry NowCry NowRosarioMovie2014
The Journey of a Female ComicThe Journey of a Female ComicSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Water & PowerWater & PowerRHD VeteranMovie2014
GuidoMariaMovie2014
Common LawCommon LawMargie LopezTV Series2012
¡Rob!¡Rob!AbuelitaTV Series2012
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2Mrs. CortezMovie2011
Lies in Plain SightLies in Plain SightDoctor StoneMovie2010
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'SelfMovie2010
Our Family WeddingOur Family WeddingMomma CeciliaMovie2010
Celebrity HablaCelebrity HablaSelfMovie2009
Party DownParty DownMrs. GomezTV Series2009
Tortilla HeavenTortilla HeavenAdelfaMovie2008
Days of WrathDays of WrathAnita TerrazasMovie2008
Juan Frances: LiveJuan Frances: LiveNenaMovie2008
Universal SignsUniversal SignsClaireMovie2008
Universal SignsUniversal SignsProducerMovie2008
This ChristmasThis ChristmasRosieMovie2007
ReaperReaperBen's GrandmotherTV Series2007
Cory in the HouseCory in the HouseMama MartínezTV Series2007
Dark MirrorDark MirrorGraceMovie2007
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo StoryA Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo StoryMamiMovie2006
WeedsWeedsNunTV Series2005
Mind of MenciaMind of MenciaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Maya & MiguelMaya & MiguelAbuela Elena (voice)TV Series2004
Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesJuanita 'Mama' SolisTV Series2004
30 Days Until I'm Famous30 Days Until I'm FamousRosa MorenoMovie2004
PassionadaPassionadaAngelica AmonteMovie2003
Real Women Have CurvesReal Women Have CurvesCarmen GarciaMovie2002
Mr. St. NickMr. St. NickTia SophiaMovie2002
Greetings from TucsonGreetings from TucsonMagdalena TiantTV Series2002
Leap of FaithLeap of FaithLupeTV Series2002
StorytellingStorytellingConsueloMovie2001
RebaRebaPennyTV Series2001
The Eggplant LadyThe Eggplant LadyConnieMovie2001
The Brothers GarcíaThe Brothers GarcíaAbuelita MariaTV Series2000
The Brothers GarcíaThe Brothers GarcíaTelenovela ActressTV Series2000
Chuck & BuckChuck & BuckBeverlyMovie2000
Picking Up the PiecesPicking Up the PiecesConstanciaMovie2000
LuminariasLuminariasSelf / AppearanceMovie2000
Candyman: Day of the DeadCandyman: Day of the DeadAbuelaMovie1999
Family GuyFamily GuyLauren Conrad's Maid (voice)TV Series1999
As Good as It GetsAs Good as It GetsNora ManningMovie1997
Veronica's ClosetVeronica's ClosetLouisaTV Series1997
The BraveThe BraveMariaMovie1997
SelenaSelenaYolanda SaldívarMovie1997
King of the HillKing of the HillAnne (voice)TV Series1997
Caroline in the CityCaroline in the CityRosaTV Series1995
...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him...And the Earth Did Not Swallow HimDoña RosaMovie1995
Dave's WorldDave's WorldBingo LadyTV Series1993
DudleyDudleyMartaTV Series1993
Rio DiabloRio DiabloDucnaMovie1993
Bound by HonorBound by HonorCarmenMovie1993
Universal SoldierUniversal SoldierGregor's MaidMovie1992
Red Shoe DiariesRed Shoe DiariesMiguel's MotherTV Series1992
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's TaleParrandaMovie1991
Dolly DearestDolly DearestCamillaMovie1991
A Show of ForceA Show of ForcePepitaMovie1990
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptMadame LeonaTV Series1989
Those She Left BehindThose She Left BehindRosaMovie1989
Stones for IbarraStones for IbarraRemedios AcostaMovie1988
I Married DoraMama CalderonTV Series1987
The Rosary MurdersThe Rosary MurdersSophieMovie1987
Born in East L.A.Born in East L.A.Rudy's MotherMovie1987
When the Bough BreaksWhen the Bough BreaksCruzMovie1986
The GooniesThe GooniesRosalitaMovie1985
Little TreasureLittle TreasureMarket Voice #1Movie1985
Punky BrewsterPunky BrewsterMrs. AragonTV Series1984
El NorteEl NorteNachaMovie1983
The BorderThe BorderMadam in WhorehouseMovie1982
SeguinSeguinAntonia FloresMovie1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseAntonia FloresTV Series1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseNachaTV Series1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseLa VendedoraTV Series1982
FameFameSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Zoot SuitZoot SuitDoloresMovie1981
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Cheech & Chong's Next MovieCheech & Chong's Next MovieOld LadyMovie1980
The White ShadowThe White ShadowMrs. GomezTV Series1978
The Big FixThe Big FixMaidMovie1978
The Boss' SonThe Boss' SonMariaMovie1978
California SuiteCalifornia SuiteMaidMovie1978
A Question of GuiltA Question of GuiltHelenMovie1978
The World's Greatest LoverThe World's Greatest LoverWhore #2Movie1977
SoapSoapLady in AirportTV Series1977
Eight Is EnoughEight Is EnoughSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsMaidTV Series1976
AliceAliceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameRemedios AcostaTV Series1951
The AmericansLucia ValenzuelaTV Series—