Acting · El Paso, Texas, U.S. · Born September 17, 1942
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.
MovieCry Now
2014
as Rosario
MovieThe Journey of a Female Comic
2014
MovieWater & Power
2014
as RHD Veteran
Guido
2014
as Maria
TVCommon Law
2012
as Margie Lopez
TV¡Rob!
2012
as Abuelita
MovieBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
as Mrs. Cortez
MovieLies in Plain Sight
2010
as Doctor Stone
MovieMaking of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010
as Self
MovieOur Family Wedding
2010
as Momma Cecilia
MovieCelebrity Habla
2009
as Self
TVParty Down
2009
as Mrs. Gomez
MovieTortilla Heaven
2008
as Adelfa
MovieDays of Wrath
2008
as Anita Terrazas
MovieJuan Frances: Live
2008
as Nena
MovieUniversal Signs
2008
as Claire
MovieThis Christmas
2007
as Rosie
TVReaper
2007
as Ben's Grandmother
TVCory in the House
2007
as Mama Martínez
MovieDark Mirror
2007
as Grace
MovieA Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
2006
as Mami
TVWeeds
2005
as Nun
TVMind of Mencia
2005
TVMaya & Miguel
2004
as Abuela Elena (voice)
TVDesperate Housewives
2004
as Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Movie30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004
as Rosa Moreno
MoviePassionada
2003
as Angelica Amonte
MovieReal Women Have Curves
2002
as Carmen Garcia
MovieMr. St. Nick
2002
as Tia Sophia
TVGreetings from Tucson
2002
as Magdalena Tiant
TVLeap of Faith
2002
as Lupe
MovieStorytelling
2001
as Consuelo
TVReba
2001
as Penny
MovieThe Eggplant Lady
2001
as Connie
TVThe Brothers García
2000
as Telenovela Actress
MovieChuck & Buck
2000
as Beverly
MoviePicking Up the Pieces
2000
as Constancia
MovieLuminarias
2000
MovieCandyman: Day of the Dead
1999
as Abuela
TVFamily Guy
1999
as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
MovieAs Good as It Gets
1997
as Nora Manning
TVVeronica's Closet
1997
as Louisa
MovieThe Brave
1997
as Maria
MovieSelena
1997
as Yolanda Saldívar
TVKing of the Hill
1997
as Anne (voice)
TVCaroline in the City
1995
as Rosa
Movie...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
1995
as Doña Rosa
TVDave's World
1993
as Bingo Lady
TVDudley
1993
as Marta
MovieRio Diablo
1993
as Ducna
MovieBound by Honor
1993
as Carmen
MovieUniversal Soldier
1992
as Gregor's Maid
TVRed Shoe Diaries
1992
as Miguel's Mother
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991
as Parranda
MovieDolly Dearest
1991
as Camilla
MovieA Show of Force
1990
as Pepita
TVTales from the Crypt
1989
as Madame Leona
MovieThose She Left Behind
1989
as Rosa
MovieStones for Ibarra
1988
as Remedios Acosta
I Married Dora
1987
as Mama Calderon
MovieThe Rosary Murders
1987
as Sophie
MovieBorn in East L.A.
1987
as Rudy's Mother
MovieWhen the Bough Breaks
1986
as Cruz
MovieThe Goonies
1985
as Rosalita
MovieLittle Treasure
1985
as Market Voice #1
TVPunky Brewster
1984
as Mrs. Aragon
MovieEl Norte
1983
as Nacha
MovieThe Border
1982
as Madam in Whorehouse
MovieSeguin
1982
as Antonia Flores
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Antonia Flores
TVFame
1982
MovieZoot Suit
1981
as Dolores
TVHill Street Blues
1981
MovieCheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
as Old Lady
TVThe White Shadow
1978
as Mrs. Gomez
MovieThe Big Fix
1978
as Maid
MovieThe Boss' Son
1978
as Maria
MovieCalifornia Suite
1978
as Maid
MovieA Question of Guilt
1978
as Helen
MovieThe World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Whore #2
TVSoap
1977
as Lady in Airport
TVEight Is Enough
1977
TVCharlie's Angels
1976
as Maid
TVAlice
1976
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Remedios Acosta
The Americans
as Lucia Valenzuela
