Lupe Ontiveros
Acting Born Sep 17, 1942 Died Jul 26, 2012 El Paso, Texas, U.S. 90 credits
Biography
Lupe Ontiveros works in acting. Born September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.. Died July 26, 2012. Archytele tracks 90 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Sergey Parkhomenko
2 shared titles
Sergey Sosedov
2 shared titles
Ed Peck
2 shared titles
Olga Buzova
1 shared title
Vladimir Bogdan
1 shared title
Marianna Murenkova
1 shared title
Ruslan Alekhno
1 shared title
Denis Klyaver
1 shared title
Stanislav Yarushin
1 shared title
Vladimir Gromov
1 shared title
Career timeline
Water & PowerGuidoThe Journey of a Female ComicCry Now
Common Law¡Rob!
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Our Family WeddingLies in Plain SightMaking of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Party DownCelebrity Habla
Tortilla HeavenDays of WrathJuan Frances: LiveUniversal SignsUniversal Signs · Producer
ReaperCory in the HouseThis ChristmasDark Mirror
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
WeedsMind of Mencia
Desperate HousewivesMaya & Miguel30 Days Until I'm Famous
Passionada
Leap of FaithGreetings from TucsonReal Women Have CurvesMr. St. Nick
RebaStorytellingThe Eggplant Lady
The Brothers GarcíaThe Brothers GarcíaPicking Up the PiecesChuck & BuckLuminarias
Family GuyCandyman: Day of the Dead
King of the HillVeronica's ClosetAs Good as It GetsSelenaThe Brave
Caroline in the City...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
Dave's WorldBound by HonorDudleyRio Diablo
Red Shoe DiariesUniversal Soldier
Dolly DearestLa Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
A Show of Force
Tales from the CryptThose She Left Behind
Stones for Ibarra
I Married DoraThe Rosary MurdersBorn in East L.A.
When the Bough Breaks
The GooniesLittle Treasure
Punky Brewster
El Norte
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseFameThe Border
Hill Street BluesZoot Suit
Full Filmography
90 titles- Water & Power (2014) as RHD Veteran
- Guido (2014) as Maria
- The Journey of a Female Comic (2014)
- Cry Now (2014) as Rosario
- Common Law (2012) as Margie Lopez
- ¡Rob! (2012) as Abuelita
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011) as Mrs. Cortez
- Our Family Wedding (2010) as Momma Cecilia
- Lies in Plain Sight (2010) as Doctor Stone
- Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' (2010) as Self
- Party Down (2009) as Mrs. Gomez
- Celebrity Habla (2009) as Self
- Tortilla Heaven (2008) as Adelfa
- Days of Wrath (2008) as Anita Terrazas
- Juan Frances: Live (2008) as Nena
- Universal Signs (2008) as Claire
- Universal Signs (2008) Producer
- Reaper (2007) as Ben's Grandmother
- Cory in the House (2007) as Mama Martínez
- This Christmas (2007) as Rosie
- Dark Mirror (2007) as Grace
- A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) as Mami
- Weeds (2005) as Nun
- Mind of Mencia (2005)
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Juanita 'Mama' Solis
- Maya & Miguel (2004) as Abuela Elena (voice)
- 30 Days Until I'm Famous (2004) as Rosa Moreno
- Passionada (2003) as Angelica Amonte
- Leap of Faith (2002) as Lupe
- Greetings from Tucson (2002) as Magdalena Tiant
- Real Women Have Curves (2002) as Carmen Garcia
- Mr. St. Nick (2002) as Tia Sophia
- Reba (2001) as Penny
- Storytelling (2001) as Consuelo
- The Eggplant Lady (2001) as Connie
- The Brothers García (2000) as Abuelita Maria
- The Brothers García (2000) as Telenovela Actress
- Picking Up the Pieces (2000) as Constancia
- Chuck & Buck (2000) as Beverly
- Luminarias (2000)
- Family Guy (1999) as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
- Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) as Abuela
- King of the Hill (1997) as Anne (voice)
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Louisa
- As Good as It Gets (1997) as Nora Manning
- Selena (1997) as Yolanda Saldívar
- The Brave (1997) as Maria
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Rosa
- ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (1995) as Doña Rosa
- Dave's World (1993) as Bingo Lady
- Bound by Honor (1993) as Carmen
- Dudley (1993) as Marta
- Rio Diablo (1993) as Ducna
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) as Miguel's Mother
- Universal Soldier (1992) as Gregor's Maid
- Dolly Dearest (1991) as Camilla
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) as Parranda
- A Show of Force (1990) as Pepita
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Madame Leona
- Those She Left Behind (1989) as Rosa
- Stones for Ibarra (1988) as Remedios Acosta
- I Married Dora (1987) as Mama Calderon
- The Rosary Murders (1987) as Sophie
- Born in East L.A. (1987) as Rudy's Mother
- When the Bough Breaks (1986) as Cruz
- The Goonies (1985) as Rosalita
- Little Treasure (1985) as Market Voice #1
- Punky Brewster (1984) as Mrs. Aragon
- El Norte (1983) as Nacha
- American Playhouse (1982) as Antonia Flores
- American Playhouse (1982) as Nacha
- American Playhouse (1982) as La Vendedora
- Fame (1982)
- The Border (1982) as Madam in Whorehouse
- Seguin (1982) as Antonia Flores
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Zoot Suit (1981) as Dolores
- Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) as Old Lady
- The White Shadow (1978) as Mrs. Gomez
- California Suite (1978) as Maid
- A Question of Guilt (1978) as Helen
- The Big Fix (1978) as Maid
- The Boss' Son (1978) as Maria
- Soap (1977) as Lady in Airport
- Eight Is Enough (1977)
- The World's Greatest Lover (1977) as Whore #2
- Alice (1976)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Maid
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Remedios Acosta
- The Americans as Lucia Valenzuela
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lupe Ontiveros best known for?
Lupe Ontiveros is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forbidden City Cop (1996), Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011), Party Down (2009), Reaper (2007).
When and where was Lupe Ontiveros born?
Lupe Ontiveros was born on September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.. They passed away on July 26, 2012.
How many credits does Lupe Ontiveros have?
Lupe Ontiveros has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2014.
What is Lupe Ontiveros's background in cinema and television?
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...
Lupe Ontiveros by the numbers
90credits
54films
36TV series
1951–2014active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Remedios Acosta — aged about 8
- The Brothers García (2000) as Abuelita Maria — aged about 57
- The Brothers García (2000) as Telenovela Actress — aged about 57
- Bound by Honor (1993) as Carmen — aged about 50
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Madame Leona — aged about 46
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Juanita 'Mama' Solis — aged about 61
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