Lupe Ontiveros
Born
September 17, 1942
Died
July 26, 2012 (69 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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
Cry Now
Rosario
2014
The Journey of a Female Comic
2014
Water & Power
RHD Veteran
2014
Guido
Maria
2014
Common Law
(1 episode)
2012
¡Rob!
Abuelita · (8 episodes)
2012
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Mrs. Cortez
2011
Lies in Plain Sight
Doctor Stone
2010
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Self
2010
Our Family Wedding
Momma Cecilia
2010
Celebrity Habla
Self
2009
Party Down
Mrs. Gomez · (1 episode)
2009
Tortilla Heaven
Adelfa
2008
Days of Wrath
Anita Terrazas
2008
Juan Frances: Live
Nena
2008
Universal Signs
Claire
2008
Reaper
(1 episode)
2007
Cory in the House
Mama Martínez · (1 episode)
2007
Dark Mirror
Grace
2007
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
Mami
2006
Weeds
Nun · (1 episode)
2005
Mind of Mencia
(1 episode)
2005
Maya & Miguel
Abuela Elena (voice) · (70 episodes)
2004
Desperate Housewives
Juanita 'Mama' Solis · (8 episodes)
2004
30 Days Until I'm Famous
Rosa Moreno
2004
Passionada
Angelica Amonte
2003
Real Women Have Curves
Carmen Garcia
2002
Greetings From Tucson
Magdalena Tiant · (22 episodes)
2002
Leap of Faith
Lupe · (1 episode)
2002
Storytelling
Consuelo
2001
Reba
(1 episode)
2001
The Eggplant Lady
Connie
2001
The Brothers García
Telenovela Actress · (1 episode)
2000
The Brothers García
Abuelita Maria · (2 episodes)
2000
Chuck & Buck
Beverly
2000
Picking Up the Pieces
Constancia
2000
Luminarias
2000
Candyman: Day of the Dead
Abuela
1999
Family Guy
Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
As Good as It Gets
Nora Manning
1997
Veronica's Closet
Louisa · (4 episodes)
1997
The Brave
Maria
1997
Selena
Yolanda Saldívar
1997
King of the Hill
Anne (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Caroline in the City
Rosa · (1 episode)
1995
...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
Doña Rosa
1995
Dave's World
Bingo Lady · (1 episode)
1993
Dudley
Marta · (6 episodes)
1993
Rio Diablo
Ducna
1993
Bound by Honor
Carmen
1993
Universal Soldier
Gregor's Maid
1992
Red Shoe Diaries
Miguel's Mother · (1 episode)
1992
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
Parranda
1991
Dolly Dearest
Camilla
1991
A Show of Force
Pepita
1990
Tales from the Crypt
Madame Leona · (1 episode)
1989
Those She Left Behind
Rosa
1989
Stones for Ibarra
Remedios Acosta
1988
The Rosary Murders
Sophie
1987
Born in East L.A.
Rudy's Mother
1987
When the Bough Breaks
Cruz
1986
The Goonies
Rosalita
1985
Little Treasure
Market Voice #1
1985
Punky Brewster
Mrs. Aragon · (1 episode)
1984
El Norte
Nacha
1983
The Border
Madam in Whorehouse
1982
Seguin
Antonia Flores
1982
Fame
(1 episode)
1982
Zoot Suit
Dolores
1981
Hill Street Blues
(3 episodes)
1981
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Old Lady
1980
California Suite
Maid
1978
The White Shadow
Mrs. Gomez · (2 episodes)
1978
The Big Fix
Maid
1978
The Boss' Son
Maria
1978
A Question of Guilt
Helen
1978
The World's Greatest Lover
Whore #2
1977
Soap
Lady in Airport · (1 episode)
1977
Eight Is Enough
(1 episode)
1977
Charlie's Angels
Maid · (1 episode)
1976
Alice
(1 episode)
1976
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Remedios Acosta · (1 episode)
1951
The Americans
Lucia Valenzuela · (0 episode)