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Lupe Ontiveros
Acting
Born: September 17, 1942
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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.
Known For

The Goonies
as Rosalita

Bound by Honor
as Carmen

As Good as It Gets
as Nora Manning

Selena
as Yolanda Saldívar

Universal Soldier
as Gregor's Maid

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
as Mrs. Cortez

Real Women Have Curves
as Carmen Garcia

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
as Old Lady

El Norte
as Nacha

Our Family Wedding
as Momma Cecilia