Lupe Ontiveros

Actor

Born September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.. Died July 26, 2012.

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.

Acting

Cry Now
Film, 2014
as Rosario
The Journey of a Female Comic
Film, 2014
Water & Power
Film, 2014
as RHD Veteran
Guido
Film, 2014
as Maria
Common Law
TV series, 2012
as Margie Lopez
¡Rob!
TV series, 2012
as Abuelita
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Film, 2011
as Mrs. Cortez
Lies in Plain Sight
Film, 2010
as Doctor Stone
Our Family Wedding
Film, 2010
as Momma Cecilia
Party Down
TV series, 2009
as Mrs. Gomez
Tortilla Heaven
Film, 2008
as Adelfa
Days of Wrath
Film, 2008
as Anita Terrazas
Juan Frances: Live
Film, 2008
as Nena
Universal Signs
Film, 2008
as Claire
This Christmas
Film, 2007
as Rosie
Reaper
TV series, 2007
as Ben's Grandmother
Cory in the House
TV series, 2007
as Mama Martínez
Dark Mirror
Film, 2007
as Grace
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
Film, 2006
as Mami
Weeds
TV series, 2005
as Nun
Mind of Mencia
TV series, 2005
1 episode
Maya & Miguel
TV series, 2004
as Abuela Elena (voice)
Desperate Housewives
TV series, 2004
as Juanita 'Mama' Solis
30 Days Until I'm Famous
Film, 2004
as Rosa Moreno
Passionada
Film, 2003
as Angelica Amonte
Real Women Have Curves
Film, 2002
as Carmen Garcia
Mr. St. Nick
Film, 2002
as Tia Sophia
Greetings from Tucson
TV series, 2002
as Magdalena Tiant
Leap of Faith
TV series, 2002
as Lupe
Storytelling
Film, 2001
as Consuelo