Lupe Ontiveros
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
The Goonies
1985
as Rosalita
Our Family Wedding
2010
as Momma Cecilia
Bound by Honor
1993
as Carmen
As Good as It Gets
1997
as Nora Manning
Universal Soldier
1992
as Gregor's Maid
Selena
1997
as Yolanda Saldívar
Passionada
2003
as Angelica Amonte
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
as Old Lady
Storytelling
2001
as Consuelo
This Christmas
2007
as Rosie
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
as Abuela
A Show of Force
1990
as Pepita
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
as Mrs. Cortez
Seguin
1982
as Antonia Flores
The Brave
1997
as Maria
30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004
as Rosa Moreno
Luminarias
2000
The Border
1982
as Madam in Whorehouse
Born in East L.A.
1987
as Rudy's Mother
El Norte
1983
as Nacha