
Lupe Ontiveros
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1942-09-17
- Died
- 2012-07-26
- Place of birth
- El Paso, Texas, U.S.
- Also known as
- Lupe M. 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
TV Shows (32)

Family Guy
1999
as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)

Desperate Housewives
2004
as Juanita 'Mama' Solis

King of the Hill
1997
as Anne (voice)

Hill Street Blues
1981

Weeds
2005
as Nun

Charlie's Angels
1976
as Maid

Alice
1976

Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Madame Leona

Fame
1982

Reba
2001
as Penny

Caroline in the City
1995
as Rosa

Eight Is Enough
1977

Soap
1977
as Lady in Airport

Red Shoe Diaries
1992
as Miguel's Mother

Dave's World
1993
as Bingo Lady

Punky Brewster
1984
as Mrs. Aragon

Party Down
2009
as Mrs. Gomez

Reaper
2007
as Ben's Grandmother

Veronica's Closet
1997
as Louisa

The White Shadow
1978
as Mrs. Gomez

Cory in the House
2007
as Mama Martínez

Maya & Miguel
2004
as Abuela Elena (voice)

Common Law
2012

The Brothers García
2000
as Telenovela Actress / Abuelita Maria

Mind of Mencia
2005

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Remedios Acosta

Leap of Faith
2002
as Lupe

Greetings from Tucson
2002
as Magdalena Tiant
I Married Dora
1987
as Mama Calderon

¡Rob!
2012
as Abuelita

Dudley
1993
as Marta
The Americans
as Lucia Valenzuela
Movies (53)

The Goonies
1985
as Rosalita

Bound by Honor
1993
as Carmen

Universal Soldier
1992
as Gregor's Maid

As Good as It Gets
1997
as Nora Manning

Selena
1997
as Yolanda Saldívar

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
as Mrs. Cortez

This Christmas
2007
as Rosie

Born in East L.A.
1987
as Rudy's Mother

California Suite
1978
as Maid

Chuck & Buck
2000
as Beverly

Storytelling
2001
as Consuelo

A Show of Force
1990
as Pepita

Our Family Wedding
2010
as Momma Cecilia

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
as Old Lady

Zoot Suit
1981
as Dolores

Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
as Abuela

The Brave
1997
as Maria

The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Whore #2

Dolly Dearest
1991
as Camilla

The Big Fix
1978
as Maid

Real Women Have Curves
2002
as Carmen Garcia

Passionada
2003
as Angelica Amonte

Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010
as Self

The Border
1982
as Madam in Whorehouse

Water & Power
2014
as RHD Veteran

Rio Diablo
1993
as Ducna
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991
as Parranda

Days of Wrath
2008
as Anita Terrazas

30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004
as Rosa Moreno

El Norte
1983
as Nacha

When the Bough Breaks
1986
as Cruz

The Rosary Murders
1987
as Sophie

Lies in Plain Sight
2010
as Doctor Stone

Seguin
1982
as Antonia Flores

Picking Up the Pieces
2000
as Constancia

Juan Frances: Live
2008
as Nena

Mr. St. Nick
2002
as Tia Sophia

A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
2006
as Mami

Those She Left Behind
1989
as Rosa

Little Treasure
1985
as Market Voice #1

Cry Now
2014
as Rosario

A Question of Guilt
1978
as Helen

The Boss' Son
1978
as Maria

Dark Mirror
2007
as Grace

Universal Signs
2008
as Claire
Guido
2014
as Maria

Tortilla Heaven
2008
as Adelfa

Stones for Ibarra
1988
as Remedios Acosta

...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
1995
as Doña Rosa

The Eggplant Lady
2001
as Connie

Luminarias
2000

The Journey of a Female Comic
2014

Celebrity Habla
2009
as Self
About 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. With 85 credits spanning from 1951 to 2014, Lupe Ontiveros has appeared in 53 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lupe Ontiveros Movies
- The Goonies (1985) — as Rosalita
- Bound by Honor (1993) — as Carmen
- Universal Soldier (1992) — as Gregor's Maid
- As Good as It Gets (1997) — as Nora Manning
- Selena (1997) — as Yolanda Saldívar
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