Lupe Ontiveros
Acting1942El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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
Acting History
Future
The Americans
TVas Lucia Valenzuela
2014
2012
¡Rob!
TVas Abuelita
2011
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
as Mrs. Cortez
2010
Our Family Wedding
as Momma Cecilia
Lies in Plain Sight
as Doctor Stone
Party Down
TVas Mrs. Gomez• 1 eps
2009
Celebrity Habla
as Self
Family Guy
TVas Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)• 1 eps
Reaper
TVas Ben's Grandmother• 2 eps
2008
Universal Signs
as Claire
Tortilla Heaven
as Adelfa
Days of Wrath
as Anita Terrazas
Juan Frances: Live
as Nena
Weeds
TVas Nun• 1 eps
Universal Signs
Producer
2007
2006
2005
Reba
TVas Penny• 1 eps
2004
30 Days Until I'm Famous
as Rosa Moreno
Maya & Miguel
TVas Abuela Elena (voice)
Desperate Housewives
TVas Juanita 'Mama' Solis• 8 eps
2003
Passionada
as Angelica Amonte
2002
Real Women Have Curves
as Carmen Garcia
Mr. St. Nick
as Tia Sophia
King of the Hill
TVas Anne (voice)• 1 eps
Greetings from Tucson
TVas Magdalena Tiant
Leap of Faith
TVas Lupe
2001
Storytelling
as Consuelo
The Eggplant Lady
as Connie
2000
Picking Up the Pieces
as Constancia
Chuck & Buck
as Beverly
The Brothers García
TVas Abuelita Maria / Telenovela Actress
1999
Candyman: Day of the Dead
as Abuela
1997
Selena
as Yolanda Saldívar
As Good as It Gets
as Nora Manning
The Brave
as Maria
Veronica's Closet
TVas Louisa• 4 eps
Dave's World
TVas Bingo Lady• 1 eps
1996
Red Shoe Diaries
TVas Miguel's Mother• 1 eps
Caroline in the City
TVas Rosa• 1 eps
1995
...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
as Doña Rosa
1993
1992
Universal Soldier
as Gregor's Maid
Tales from the Crypt
TVas Madame Leona• 1 eps
1991
Dolly Dearest
as Camilla
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
as Parranda
1990
A Show of Force
as Pepita
1989
Those She Left Behind
as Rosa
1988
Stones for Ibarra
as Remedios Acosta
Punky Brewster
TVas Mrs. Aragon• 1 eps
1987
1986
When the Bough Breaks
as Cruz
1985
The Goonies
as Rosalita
Little Treasure
as Market Voice #1
1983
The North
as Nacha
1982
The Border
as Madam in Whorehouse
Seguin
as Antonia Flores
1981
Zoot Suit
as Dolores
1980
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
as Old Lady
1978
California Suite
as Maid
The Big Fix
as Maid
A Question of Guilt
as Helen
The Boss' Son
as Maria
Soap
TVas Lady in Airport• 1 eps
The White Shadow
TVas Mrs. Gomez• 2 eps
1977
1976
Charlie's Angels
TVas Maid• 1 eps
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TVas Remedios Acosta