Lupe Ontiveros
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.
Born: September 17, 1942
Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Known For
Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith is a half-hour single-camera comedy that aired on NBC in early 2002, right after Friends on NBC's Thursday comedy block at 8:30 PM EST, as part of Must See TV. One of the highest rated shows to be cancelled, the series ended after just six episodes, despite ranking 12th for the season and having an average of 16.5 million viewers per episode.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
The Brothers García
The Brothers García is an American sitcom that premiered in 2000 on Nickelodeon and ended in 2004. It was among the first projects of Sí TV, an effort to produce programming featuring Latino characters, however being aimed at a diverse audience. The series was billed as the first English-language sitcom to have an all Latino cast and creative team. The series aired on the programming block Nick on CBS from September 18, 2004 to September 17, 2005, where the series ended its initial run. Reruns on The N started on April 7, 2008, and ended in May 23, 2008. Similarities to the series could be made to the style of The Wonder Years and Everybody Hates Chris, with an older version of the main character narrating each episode in a witty and sarcastic manner.
The Brothers García
The Brothers García is an American sitcom that premiered in 2000 on Nickelodeon and ended in 2004. It was among the first projects of Sí TV, an effort to produce programming featuring Latino characters, however being aimed at a diverse audience. The series was billed as the first English-language sitcom to have an all Latino cast and creative team. The series aired on the programming block Nick on CBS from September 18, 2004 to September 17, 2005, where the series ended its initial run. Reruns on The N started on April 7, 2008, and ended in May 23, 2008. Similarities to the series could be made to the style of The Wonder Years and Everybody Hates Chris, with an older version of the main character narrating each episode in a witty and sarcastic manner.
Bound by Honor
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo.
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
A retrospective documentary of the cult classic movie The Goonies. Including interviews with the cast, exploration of the film's locations and unique stories you wont hear anywhere else.
Tales from the Crypt
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
Desperate Housewives
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
Selena
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Hill Street Blues
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
Filmography
as Rosario
as RHD Veteran
as Abuelita
as Mrs. Cortez
as Doctor Stone
as Momma Cecilia
as Self
as Mrs. Gomez
as Adelfa
as Anita Terrazas
as Nena
as Claire
as Rosie
as Ben's Grandmother
as Mama Martínez
as Grace
as Nun
as Abuela Elena (voice)
as Juanita 'Mama' Solis
as Rosa Moreno
as Angelica Amonte
as Carmen Garcia
as Tia Sophia
as Lupe
as Consuelo
as Penny
as Connie
as Telenovela Actress
as Abuelita Maria
as Beverly
as Constancia
as Abuela
as Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
as Nora Manning
as Louisa
as Maria
as Yolanda Saldívar
as Anne (voice)
as Rosa
as Doña Rosa
as Bingo Lady
as Marta
as Ducna
as Carmen
as Gregor's Maid
as Miguel's Mother
as Camilla
as Pepita
as Madame Leona
as Rosa
as Remedios Acosta
as Sophie
as Rudy's Mother
as Cruz
as Rosalita
as Market Voice #1
as Mrs. Aragon
as Nacha
as Madam in Whorehouse
as Antonia Flores
as Dolores
as Old Lady
as Mrs. Gomez
as Maid
as Maria
as Maid
as Helen
as Whore #2
as Lady in Airport
as Maid
as Remedios Acosta
as Lucia Valenzuela