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Lupe Ontiveros
AKA: Lupe M. Ontiveros
Acting
Born: 1942
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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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.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Common Law | 2012 | Margie Lopez |
| ¡Rob! | 2012 | Abuelita |
| Party Down | 2009 | Mrs. Gomez |
| Reaper | 2007 | Ben's Grandmother |
| Cory in the House | 2007 | Mama Martínez |
| Weeds | 2005 | Nun |
| Mind of Mencia | 2005 | Contributor |
| Maya & Miguel | 2004 | Abuela Elena (voice) |
| Desperate Housewives | 2004 | Juanita 'Mama' Solis |
| Greetings from Tucson | 2002 | Magdalena Tiant |
| Leap of Faith | 2002 | Lupe |
| Reba | 2001 | Penny |
| The Brothers García | 2000 | Abuelita Maria |
| Veronica's Closet | 1997 | Louisa |
| Caroline in the City | 1995 | Rosa |
| Dave's World | 1993 | Bingo Lady |
| Red Shoe Diaries | 1992 | Miguel's Mother |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989 | Madame Leona |
| Punky Brewster | 1984 | Mrs. Aragon |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Nacha |
| Fame | 1982 | Contributor |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981 | Contributor |
| The White Shadow | 1978 | Mrs. Gomez |
| Soap | 1977 | Lady in Airport |
| Eight Is Enough | 1977 | Contributor |
| Alice | 1976 | Contributor |