7.5
Movie
Acting
Lupe Ontiveros
- Born
- Died
- (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, U.S.
- Credits
- 87 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
7.4
TV
Family Guy
7.4
Movie
As Good as It Gets
7.9
TV
Desperate Housewives
6.3
Movie
Universal Soldier
8.2
Movie
Bound by Honor
7.7
Movie
Selena
7.5
TV
Weeds
8.0
TV
Tales from the Crypt
7.4
TV
King of the Hill
5.9
Movie
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
4.6
Movie
Candyman: Day of the Dead
5.9
Movie
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
7.5
TV
Party Down
6.7
TV
Charlie's Angels
7.1
TV
Reaper
6.5
Movie
Storytelling
6.0
Movie
The Brave
Acting credits 87
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Americans TV | Lucia Valenzuela |
| 2014 | Cry Now Film | Rosario |
| 2014 | The Journey of a Female Comic Film | |
| 2014 | Water & Power Film | RHD Veteran |
| 2014 | Guido Film | Maria |
| 2012 | Common Law TV | Margie Lopez (1 ep) |
| 2012 | ¡Rob! TV | Abuelita (8 ep) |
| 2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Film | Mrs. Cortez |
| 2010 | Lies in Plain Sight Film | Doctor Stone |
| 2010 | Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' Film | Self |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding Film | Momma Cecilia |
| 2009 | Celebrity Habla Film | Self |
| 2009 | Party Down TV | Mrs. Gomez (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Tortilla Heaven Film | Adelfa |
| 2008 | Days of Wrath Film | Anita Terrazas |
| 2008 | Juan Frances: Live Film | Nena |
| 2008 | Universal Signs Film | Claire |
| 2007 | This Christmas Film | Rosie |
| 2007 | Reaper TV | Ben's Grandmother (2 ep) |
| 2007 | Cory in the House TV | Mama Martínez (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Dark Mirror Film | Grace |
| 2006 | A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story Film | Mami |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Nun (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Mind of Mencia TV | (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Maya & Miguel TV | Abuela Elena (voice) (70 ep) |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Juanita 'Mama' Solis (7 ep) |
| 2004 | 30 Days Until I'm Famous Film | Rosa Moreno |
| 2003 | Passionada Film | Angelica Amonte |
| 2002 | Real Women Have Curves Film | Carmen Garcia |
| 2002 | Mr. St. Nick Film | Tia Sophia |
| 2002 | Greetings from Tucson TV | Magdalena Tiant (22 ep) |
| 2002 | Leap of Faith TV | Lupe (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Storytelling Film | Consuelo |
| 2001 | Reba TV | Penny (1 ep) |
| 2001 | The Eggplant Lady Film | Connie |
| 2000 | The Brothers García TV | Telenovela Actress, Abuelita Maria (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Chuck & Buck Film | Beverly |
| 2000 | Picking Up the Pieces Film | Constancia |
| 2000 | Luminarias Film | |
| 1999 | Candyman: Day of the Dead Film | Abuela |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets Film | Nora Manning |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet TV | Louisa (4 ep) |
| 1997 | The Brave Film | Maria |
| 1997 | Selena Film | Yolanda Saldívar |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Anne (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City TV | Rosa (1 ep) |
| 1995 | ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him Film | Doña Rosa |
| 1995 | My Family Film | Irene |
| 1993 | Dave's World TV | Bingo Lady (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Dudley TV | Marta (6 ep) |
| 1993 | Rio Diablo Film | Ducna |
| 1993 | Bound by Honor Film | Carmen |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier Film | Gregor's Maid |
| 1992 | Red Shoe Diaries TV | Miguel's Mother (1 ep) |
| 1991 | La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Film | Parranda |
| 1991 | Dolly Dearest Film | Camilla |
| 1990 | A Show of Force Film | Pepita |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Madame Leona (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Those She Left Behind Film | Rosa |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Universal Signs Film | Producer |