Lupe Ontiveros
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 Indepen...
Known For
Filmography
The Journey of a Female Comic
2014
Guido
2014
as Maria
Cry Now
2014
as Rosario
Water & Power
2014
as RHD Veteran
Common Law
2012
as Margie Lopez
¡Rob!
2012
as Abuelita
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
as Mrs. Cortez
Lies in Plain Sight
2010
as Doctor Stone
Our Family Wedding
2010
as Momma Cecilia
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010
as Self
Celebrity Habla
2009
as Self
Party Down
2009
as Mrs. Gomez
Juan Frances: Live
2008
as Nena
Tortilla Heaven
2008
as Adelfa
Days of Wrath
2008
as Anita Terrazas
Universal Signs
2008
as Claire
Dark Mirror
2007
as Grace
This Christmas
2007
as Rosie
Reaper
2007
as Ben's Grandmother
Cory in the House
2007
as Mama Martínez
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
2006
as Mami
Mind of Mencia
2005
Weeds
2005
as Nun
30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004
as Rosa Moreno
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Maya & Miguel
2004
as Abuela Elena (voice)
Passionada
2003
as Angelica Amonte
Real Women Have Curves
2002
as Carmen Garcia
Mr. St. Nick
2002
as Tia Sophia
Greetings from Tucson
2002
as Magdalena Tiant
Leap of Faith
2002
as Lupe
Storytelling
2001
as Consuelo
The Eggplant Lady
2001
as Connie
Reba
2001
as Penny
Luminarias
2000
Chuck & Buck
2000
as Beverly
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
as Constancia
The Brothers García
2000
as Abuelita Maria
The Brothers García
2000
as Telenovela Actress
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
as Abuela
Family Guy
1999
as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
As Good as It Gets
1997
as Nora Manning
The Brave
1997
as Maria
Selena
1997
as Yolanda Saldívar
King of the Hill
1997
as Anne (voice)
Veronica's Closet
1997
as Louisa
...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
1995
as Doña Rosa
Caroline in the City
1995
as Rosa
Bound by Honor
1993
as Carmen
Rio Diablo
1993
as Ducna
Dudley
1993
as Marta
Dave's World
1993
as Bingo Lady
Universal Soldier
1992
as Gregor's Maid
Red Shoe Diaries
1992
as Miguel's Mother
Dolly Dearest
1991
as Camilla
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991
as Parranda
A Show of Force
1990
as Pepita
Those She Left Behind
1989
as Rosa
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Madame Leona
Stones for Ibarra
1988
as Remedios Acosta
Born in East L.A.
1987
as Rudy's Mother
The Rosary Murders
1987
as Sophie
I Married Dora
1987
as Mama Calderon
When the Bough Breaks
1986
as Cruz
Little Treasure
1985
as Market Voice #1
The Goonies
1985
as Rosalita
Punky Brewster
1984
as Mrs. Aragon
El Norte
1983
as Nacha
Seguin
1982
as Antonia Flores
The Border
1982
as Madam in Whorehouse
Fame
1982
American Playhouse
1982
as Antonia Flores
American Playhouse
1982
as Nacha
American Playhouse
1982
as La Vendedora
Zoot Suit
1981
as Dolores
Hill Street Blues
1981
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
as Old Lady
California Suite
1978
as Maid
The Boss' Son
1978
as Maria
The Big Fix
1978
as Maid
A Question of Guilt
1978
as Helen
The White Shadow
1978
as Mrs. Gomez
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Whore #2
Eight Is Enough
1977
Soap
1977
as Lady in Airport
Alice
1976
Charlie's Angels
1976
as Maid
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Remedios Acosta