Lupe Ontiveros - Actor Profile

Lupe Ontiveros

Acting
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 17, 1942
Birth Place: El Paso, Texas, U.S.

About Lupe Ontiveros

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.

Best Lupe Ontiveros Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lupe Ontiveros's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Bound by Honor (1993) movie poster
★8.1

Bound by Honor — Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and the

Bound by Honor

1993•Crime
★8.0
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' (2010) movie poster
★8.0

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 th

Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'

2010•Documentary
★7.7
Selena (1997) movie poster
★7.7

Selena — In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abra

Selena

1997•Drama
★7.5
The Goonies (1985) movie poster
★7.5

The Goonies — Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving t

The Goonies

1985•Adventure
★7.5
Guido (2014) movie poster
★7.5

Guido — An Iraqi immigrant hit man, GUIDO, gets mixed up in a deal gone bad and is forced to transport a corpse across the count

Guido

2014•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lupe Ontiveros.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Cry Now Rosario Flop Similar →
2014 The Journey of a Female Comic - Average Similar →
2014 Water & Power RHD Veteran Hit Similar →
2014 Guido Maria Super Hit Similar →
2011 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Mrs. Cortez Average Similar →
2010 Lies in Plain Sight Doctor Stone Average Similar →
2010 Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Our Family Wedding Momma Cecilia Average Similar →
2009 Celebrity Habla Self Flop Similar →
2008 Tortilla Heaven Adelfa Flop Similar →
2008 Days of Wrath Anita Terrazas Average Similar →
2008 Juan Frances: Live Nena Flop Similar →
2008 Universal Signs Claire Flop Similar →
2007 This Christmas Rosie Hit Similar →
2007 Dark Mirror Grace Flop Similar →
2006 A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story Mami Flop Similar →
2004 30 Days Until I'm Famous Rosa Moreno Flop Similar →
2003 Passionada Angelica Amonte Hit Similar →
2002 Real Women Have Curves Carmen Garcia Average Similar →
2001 Storytelling Consuelo Hit Similar →
2000 Chuck & Buck Beverly Average Similar →
2000 Picking Up the Pieces Constancia Flop Similar →
2000 Luminarias - Flop Similar →
1999 Candyman: Day of the Dead Abuela Flop Similar →
1997 As Good as It Gets Nora Manning Hit Similar →
1997 The Brave Maria Average Similar →
1997 Selena Yolanda Saldívar Super Hit Similar →
1995 ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him Doña Rosa Flop Similar →
1993 Rio Diablo Ducna Flop Similar →
1993 Bound by Honor Carmen Super Hit Similar →
1992 Universal Soldier Gregor's Maid Average Similar →
1991 La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Parranda Flop Similar →
1991 Dolly Dearest Camilla Average Similar →
1990 A Show of Force Pepita Flop Similar →
1989 Those She Left Behind Rosa Hit Similar →
1988 Stones for Ibarra Remedios Acosta Flop Similar →
1987 The Rosary Murders Sophie Average Similar →
1987 Born in East L.A. Rudy's Mother Average Similar →
1986 When the Bough Breaks Cruz Average Similar →
1985 The Goonies Rosalita Super Hit Similar →
1985 Little Treasure Market Voice #1 Flop Similar →
1983 El Norte Nacha Hit Similar →
1982 The Border Madam in Whorehouse Average Similar →
1981 Zoot Suit Dolores Average Similar →
1980 Cheech & Chong's Next Movie Old Lady Average Similar →
1978 The Big Fix Maid Average Similar →
1978 The Boss' Son Maria Flop Similar →
1978 California Suite Maid Average Similar →
1978 A Question of Guilt Helen Average Similar →
1977 The World's Greatest Lover Whore #2 Average Similar →

Lupe Ontiveros - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lupe Ontiveros?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lupe Ontiveros is "Bound by Honor" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Lupe Ontiveros acted in?

Lupe Ontiveros has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lupe Ontiveros?

Other notable films include "Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'", "Selena", and "The Goonies".