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Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 17, 1942
Died Jul 26, 2012 (69)
Birthplace El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 03, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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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Guido

Guido

2014

as Maria

Cry Now

Cry Now

2014

as Rosario

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

2011

as Mrs. Cortez

Lies in Plain Sight

Lies in Plain Sight

2010

as Doctor Stone

Our Family Wedding

Our Family Wedding

2010

as Momma Cecilia

Universal Signs

Universal Signs

2008

as Claire

Juan Frances: Live

Juan Frances: Live

2008

as Nena

Days of Wrath

Days of Wrath

2008

as Anita Terrazas

Tortilla Heaven

Tortilla Heaven

2008

as Adelfa

Dark Mirror

Dark Mirror

2007

as Grace

30 Days Until I'm Famous

30 Days Until I'm Famous

2004

as Rosa Moreno

Passionada

Passionada

2003

as Angelica Amonte

Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002

as Carmen Garcia

Storytelling

Storytelling

2001

as Consuelo

Chuck & Buck

Chuck & Buck

2000

as Beverly

Picking Up the Pieces

Picking Up the Pieces

2000

as Constancia

Candyman: Day of the Dead

Candyman: Day of the Dead

1999

as Abuela

As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

1997

as Nora Manning

The Brave

The Brave

1997

as Maria

Selena

Selena

1997

as Yolanda Saldívar

Rio Diablo

Rio Diablo

1993

as Ducna

Bound by Honor

Bound by Honor

1993

as Carmen

Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier

1992

as Gregor's Maid

Dolly Dearest

Dolly Dearest

1991

as Camilla

A Show of Force

A Show of Force

1990

as Pepita

Those She Left Behind

Those She Left Behind

1989

as Rosa

Stones for Ibarra

Stones for Ibarra

1988

as Remedios Acosta

Born in East L.A.

Born in East L.A.

1987

as Rudy's Mother

The Rosary Murders

The Rosary Murders

1987

as Sophie

When the Bough Breaks

When the Bough Breaks

1986

as Cruz

The Goonies

The Goonies

1985

as Rosalita

Little Treasure

Little Treasure

1985

as Market Voice #1

The Border

The Border

1982

as Madam in Whorehouse

Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit

1981

as Dolores

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

1980

as Old Lady

The Big Fix

The Big Fix

1978

as Maid

The Boss' Son

The Boss' Son

1978

as Maria

California Suite

California Suite

1978

as Maid

A Question of Guilt

A Question of Guilt

1978

as Helen

The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover

1977

as Whore #2

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Universal Signs

Universal Signs

2008

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Maya & Miguel

as Abuela Elena (voice)

Episodes: 70

First Aired: Oct 11, 2004

Greetings From Tucson

as Magdalena Tiant

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 20, 2002

¡Rob!

as Abuelita

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jan 12, 2012

Desperate Housewives

as Juanita 'Mama' Solis

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

Dudley

as Marta

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Apr 16, 1993

Veronica's Closet

as Louisa

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 25, 1997

The White Shadow

as Mrs. Gomez

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 27, 1978

The Brothers García

as Abuelita Maria

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

Weeds

as Nun

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 07, 2005

Family Guy

as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 31, 1999

King of the Hill

as Anne (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

Tales from the Crypt

as Madame Leona

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1989

Punky Brewster

as Mrs. Aragon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1984

Charlie's Angels

as Maid

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1976

Soap

as Lady in Airport

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1977

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Remedios Acosta

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

The Brothers García

as Telenovela Actress

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

Party Down

as Mrs. Gomez

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 20, 2009

Cory in the House

as Mama Martinez

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 2007

Dave's World

as Bingo Lady

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1993

Caroline in the City

as Rosa

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1995

Leap of Faith

as Lupe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 28, 2002

The Americans

as Lucia Valenzuela

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Unknown

Hill Street Blues

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 15, 1981

Alice

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1976

Reba

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 2001

Fame

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 1982

Mind of Mencia

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 06, 2005

Eight Is Enough

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 15, 1977

Reaper

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 2007

Common Law

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 11, 2012

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Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 8 14 3
2024 7 11 17 4
2024 8 8 22 2
2024 9 8 13 3
2024 10 7 13 4
2024 11 5 11 2
2024 12 5 9 2
2025 1 8 13 4
2025 2 4 9 1
2025 3 5 11 1
2025 5 1 2 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 0 0
2025 8 2 11 0
2025 9 0 0 0
2025 10 0 1 0

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