Quick Facts
Born:
1942-09-17
Birthplace:
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Credits:
86 Total Roles
Lupe Ontiveros
Acting
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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
The Goonies
Rosalita
Family Guy
Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
As Good as It Gets
Nora Manning
Desperate Housewives
Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Universal Soldier
Gregor's Maid
Bound by Honor
Carmen
Selena
Yolanda Saldívar
Weeds
Nun
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cry Now MOVIE | Rosario |
| 2014 | The Journey of a Female Comic MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Water & Power MOVIE | RHD Veteran |
| 2014 | Guido MOVIE | Maria |
| 2012 | Common Law TV | Self |
| 2012 | ¡Rob! TV | Abuelita |
| 2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 MOVIE | Mrs. Cortez |
| 2010 | Lies in Plain Sight MOVIE | Doctor Stone |
| 2010 | Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding MOVIE | Momma Cecilia |