Lupe Ontiveros
Known for
Lupe Ontiveros has spent most of a working life as an American actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. There are 66 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. Rosalita in 'The Goonies' is the role that outgrew the rest. She appears in 'As Good as It Gets' too. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do.
Lupe Ontiveros
41 Movies
25 Series
Lupe Ontiveros has spent most of a working life as an American actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. There are 66 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. Rosalita in 'The Goonies' is the role that outgrew the rest. She appears in 'As Good as It Gets' too. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do.
Movies
Plays Rosalita
The Goonies
1985
Plays Nora Manning
As Good as It Gets
1997
Plays Gregor's Maid
Universal Soldier
1992
Plays Carmen
Bound by Honor
1993
Plays Irene
My Family
1995
Plays Yolanda Saldívar
Selena
1997
Plays Mrs. Cortez
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
Plays Abuela
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
Plays Carmen Garcia
Real Women Have Curves
2002
Plays Old Lady
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
Plays Adelfa
Tortilla Heaven
2008
Plays Rudy's Mother
Born in East L.A.
1987
Plays Momma Cecilia
Our Family Wedding
2010
Plays Consuelo
Storytelling
2001
Plays Antonia Flores
Seguin
1982
Plays Rosie
This Christmas
2007
Plays Madam in Whorehouse
The Border
1982
Plays Whore #2
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
Plays Maid
California Suite
1978
Plays Dolores
Zoot Suit
1981
Plays Camilla
Dolly Dearest
1991
Plays Angelica Amonte
Passionada
2003
Plays Constancia
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
Plays Maria
The Brave
1997
Plays Sophie
The Rosary Murders
1987
Plays Maid
The Big Fix
1978
Plays Pepita
A Show of Force
1990
Plays Beverly
Chuck & Buck
2000
Plays Rosa Moreno
30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004
Plays Anita Terrazas
Days of Wrath
2008
Plays Nacha
El Norte
1983
Plays Grace
Dark Mirror
2007
Plays Market Voice #1
Little Treasure
1985
Plays Rosa
Those She Left Behind
1989
Plays Doña Rosa
...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
1995
TV Shows
Plays Abuela Elena (voice)
Maya & Miguel
2004
Plays Magdalena Tiant
Greetings from Tucson
2002
Plays Abuelita
¡Rob!
2012
Plays Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Marta
Dudley
1993
Plays Louisa
Veronica's Closet
1997
Plays Telenovela Actress
The Brothers García
2000
Plays Antonia Flores
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Mrs. Gomez
The White Shadow
1978
Plays Ben's Grandmother
Reaper
2007
Plays Margie Lopez
Common Law
2012
Plays Lupe
Leap of Faith
2002
Plays Mama Martínez
Cory in the House
2007
Plays Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Penny
Reba
2001
Plays Anne (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Madame Leona
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Mrs. Aragon
Punky Brewster
1984
Plays Maid
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Remedios Acosta
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Nun
Weeds
2005
Plays Mrs. Gomez
Party Down
2009
Plays Bingo Lady
Dave's World
1993
Plays Rosa
Caroline in the City
1995
Plays Miguel's Mother
Red Shoe Diaries
1992
Latest Trailers
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Full Filmography
Cry Now
Rosario
2014
Film
Water & Power
RHD Veteran
2014
Film
Common Law
Margie Lopez · 1 episode
2012–
TV
¡Rob!
Abuelita · 8 episodes
2012–
TV
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Mrs. Cortez
2011
Film
Our Family Wedding
Momma Cecilia
2010
Film
Party Down
Mrs. Gomez · 1 episode
2009–
TV
Tortilla Heaven
Adelfa
2008
Film
Days of Wrath
Anita Terrazas
2008
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lupe Ontiveros still alive?
Lupe Ontiveros passed away on July 26, 2012 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Lupe Ontiveros?
Lupe Ontiveros is best known for roles in The Goonies, As Good as It Gets, Universal Soldier.
How many movies has Lupe Ontiveros been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1977), Lupe Ontiveros has appeared in 41 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Lupe Ontiveros's first movie?
The career of Lupe Ontiveros began with The World's Greatest Lover (1977).
What is Lupe Ontiveros's most recent movie or series?
Lupe Ontiveros's most recent release is Cry Now, which premiered on July 26, 2014.
What TV shows has Lupe Ontiveros appeared in?
On television, Lupe Ontiveros has appeared in Family Guy, Desperate Housewives, Weeds, Tales from the Crypt.
Lupe Ontiveros
1942-09-17 · El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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.