- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 17, 1942
- Place of Birth
- El Paso, Texas, U.S.
- Died
- July 26, 2012
Lupe Ontiveros
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.
Filmography
movieCry Now
2014 · Rosario
movieThe Journey of a Female Comic
2014
movieWater & Power
2014 · RHD Veteran
Guido
movieGuido
2014 · Maria
tvCommon Law
2012 · Margie Lopez
tv¡Rob!
2012 · Abuelita
movieBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011 · Mrs. Cortez
movieLies in Plain Sight
2010 · Doctor Stone
movieMaking of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010 · Self
movieOur Family Wedding
2010 · Momma Cecilia
movieCelebrity Habla
2009 · Self
tvParty Down
2009 · Mrs. Gomez
movieTortilla Heaven
2008 · Adelfa
movieDays of Wrath
2008 · Anita Terrazas
movieJuan Frances: Live
2008 · Nena
movieUniversal Signs
2008 · Claire, Producer
movieThis Christmas
2007 · Rosie
tvReaper
2007 · Ben's Grandmother
tvCory in the House
2007 · Mama Martínez
movieDark Mirror
2007 · Grace
movieA Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
2006 · Mami
tvWeeds
2005 · Nun
tvMind of Mencia
2005
tvMaya & Miguel
2004 · Abuela Elena (voice)
tvDesperate Housewives
2004 · Juanita 'Mama' Solis
movie30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004 · Rosa Moreno
moviePassionada
2003 · Angelica Amonte
movieReal Women Have Curves
2002 · Carmen Garcia
movieMr. St. Nick
2002 · Tia Sophia
tvGreetings from Tucson
2002 · Magdalena Tiant
tvLeap of Faith
2002 · Lupe
movieStorytelling
2001 · Consuelo
tvReba
2001 · Penny
movieThe Eggplant Lady
2001 · Connie
tvThe Brothers García
2000 · Abuelita Maria, Telenovela Actress
movieChuck & Buck
2000 · Beverly
moviePicking Up the Pieces
2000 · Constancia
movieLuminarias
2000
movieCandyman: Day of the Dead
1999 · Abuela
tvFamily Guy
1999 · Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
movieAs Good as It Gets
1997 · Nora Manning
tvVeronica's Closet
1997 · Louisa
movieThe Brave
1997 · Maria
movieSelena
1997 · Yolanda Saldívar
tvKing of the Hill
1997 · Anne (voice)
tvCaroline in the City
1995 · Rosa
movie...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
1995 · Doña Rosa
tvDave's World
1993 · Bingo Lady
tvDudley
1993 · Marta
movieRio Diablo
1993 · Ducna
movieBound by Honor
1993 · Carmen
movieUniversal Soldier
1992 · Gregor's Maid
tvRed Shoe Diaries
1992 · Miguel's Mother
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
movieLa Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991 · Parranda
movieDolly Dearest
1991 · Camilla
movieA Show of Force
1990 · Pepita
tvTales from the Crypt
1989 · Madame Leona
movieThose She Left Behind
1989 · Rosa
movieStones for Ibarra
1988 · Remedios Acosta
I Married Dora
tvI Married Dora
1987 · Mama Calderon
movieThe Rosary Murders
1987 · Sophie
movieBorn in East L.A.
1987 · Rudy's Mother
movieWhen the Bough Breaks
1986 · Cruz
movieThe Goonies
1985 · Rosalita
movieLittle Treasure
1985 · Market Voice #1
tvPunky Brewster
1984 · Mrs. Aragon
movieEl Norte
1983 · Nacha
movieThe Border
1982 · Madam in Whorehouse
movieSeguin
1982 · Antonia Flores
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982 · Antonia Flores, Nacha
tvFame
1982
movieZoot Suit
1981 · Dolores
tvHill Street Blues
1981
movieCheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980 · Old Lady
tvThe White Shadow
1978 · Mrs. Gomez
movieThe Big Fix
1978 · Maid
movieThe Boss' Son
1978 · Maria
movieCalifornia Suite
1978 · Maid
movieA Question of Guilt
1978 · Helen
movieThe World's Greatest Lover
1977 · Whore #2
tvSoap
1977 · Lady in Airport
tvEight Is Enough
1977
tvCharlie's Angels
1976 · Maid
tvAlice
1976
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Remedios Acosta
The Americans
tvThe Americans
— · Lucia Valenzuela