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Lupe Ontiveros is a Actor and Producer American born on 17 september 1942 at El Paso (USA)
Guadalupe "Lupe" Ontiveros (September 17, 1942 – July 26, 2012) was an American film and television actress of Mexican descent, best known for portraying Yolanda Saldívar in the film Selena. Ontiveros acted in numerous films and television shows, often playing a maid or, more recently, an all-knowing grandmother. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on Desperate Housewives and received critical acclaim for her role in Chuck and Buck, for which she won the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress, and was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
Ontiveros died on July 26, 2012, at Presbyterian Hospital at the age 69 after a battle with liver cancer. She was survived by her husband and children. Her memorial was on August 2, 2012.
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Lupe Ontiveros
Birth name Guadalupe Moreno
Nationality USA
Birth 17 september 1942 at El Paso (USA)
Death 26 july 2012 (at 69 years) at Whittier (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 17 september 1942 at El Paso (USA)
Death 26 july 2012 (at 69 years) at Whittier (USA)
Guadalupe "Lupe" Ontiveros (September 17, 1942 – July 26, 2012) was an American film and television actress of Mexican descent, best known for portraying Yolanda Saldívar in the film Selena. Ontiveros acted in numerous films and television shows, often playing a maid or, more recently, an all-knowing grandmother. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on Desperate Housewives and received critical acclaim for her role in Chuck and Buck, for which she won the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress, and was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
Biography
Ontiveros and her husband, Elías, had three sons. They resided in Pico Rivera, California.Ontiveros died on July 26, 2012, at Presbyterian Hospital at the age 69 after a battle with liver cancer. She was survived by her husband and children. Her memorial was on August 2, 2012.
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Filmography of Lupe Ontiveros (41 films)
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, 1h29Directed by Lev. L. Spiro
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure
Themes Films about animals, Films about dogs, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Odette Annable, Marcus Coloma, Logan Grove, Erin Cahill, Logan Grove, Zachary Gordon
Roles Mrs. Cortez
Rating46%
After their wedding Rachel and Sam decide to start their own life. The Langham Hotel is willing to let anybody who can take the place of the landscaper and chef live in the hotel. Sam and Rachel bring Chloe and Papi to the hotel where Chloe and Papi meet Oscar and Jenny, the hotel's Doggy Day School teachers. Papi is less than thrilled when he discovers he will no longer be teaching the pups. Mr Hollis, the manager notices Chloe and asks if she can make appearances as the hotel has gained a major threat, Montague, the new hotel to rival the Langham. Because of this Sam and Rachel get the jobs. Rosa is also not much happier at the thought of Doggy Day School.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
, 1h24Directed by Alex Zamm
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure
Themes Films about animals, Films about dogs, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Odette Annable, Miguel Ferrer, George Lopez, Zachary Gordon, Elaine Hendrix, Emily Osment
Roles Mrs. Cortez
Rating43%
Just married, Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and Chloe (voiced by Odette Yustman) are trying to keep up with their five puppies Papi Jr, Lala, Rosa, Ali and Pep (voiced by Zachary Gordon, Madison Pettis, Chantilly Spalan, Delaney Jones and Emily Osment) running around the house, creating problem after problem. However, Papi shows a soft side for the pups and occasionally tells them of their ancient ancestors the Chihuahua Warriors often creating another problem. Aunt Viv (Susan Blakely), Chloe's owner, is in the rain forest for the next 6 months with her niece, Rachel (Erin Cahill) searching for plants for medical research. During this time Sam (Marcus Coloma), Papi's owner and now Rachel's boyfriend, is caring for the whole chihuahua family. Sam takes Chloe, Papi and the puppies back home to meet his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez (Castulo Guerra and Lupe Ontiveros).
Our Family Wedding (2010)
, 1h30Directed by Rick Famuyiwa
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Carlos Mencia, Regina King, Anna Maria Horsford, Shannyn Sossamon
Roles Momma Cecilia
Rating50%
Marcus Boyd (Lance Gross), a young African-American, has recently graduated from Columbia Medical School and is headed to Laos for a year to work with Doctors Without Borders. Unbeknownst to their respective parents, Marcus and his fiancee Lucia Ramirez (America Ferrera), who is Mexican-American, have been living together and would like to get married before they both head off to Laos together.
Lies in Plain Sight (2010)
, 1h29Directed by Patricia Cardoso
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Actors Martha Higareda, Chad Michael Murray, Yul Vazquez, Benito Martinez, Lupe Ontiveros, Daniela Bobadilla
Roles Doctor Stone
Rating60%
C'est l'histoire de Eva et de sa cousine aveugle, Sofia, qui étaient inséparables étant enfants. Quand soudain Eva se suicide, Sofia se rue chez son père et chez les parents d'Eva, Marisol et Rafael pour trouver des réponses. Mais plus elle fouille dans la vie de Eva, en questionnant ses anciens petits copains Ethan et Christian par exemple, plus Sofia réalise que leur enfance était en fait remplie de sombres et troublants secrets…
Tortilla Heaven (2008)
, 1h34Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors José Zúñiga, Elpidia Carrillo, Alexis Cruz, Olivia Hussey, Judy Herrera, Lupe Ontiveros
Roles Adelfa
Rating53%
A tiny town in New Mexico is turned upside down when the image of Christ appears - burned onto a tortilla - in the community's only restaurant, "Tortilla Heaven." Chaos ensues among the townfolk.
Days of Wrath (2008)
, 1h34Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Laurence Fishburne, Wilmer Valderrama, Jesse Garcia, Ana Claudia Talancón, Taye Diggs
Rating65%
In the Los Angeles streets, Danny Boy (Wilmer Valderrama) is a gangster without compassion or regret. His sends his gang out to carjack a rapper (Faizon Love). However, in the process, his gang ends up killing the former girlfriend of Byron (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a local TV station manager. The victim also happens to be the mother of Mario (Jesse Garcia), who is the leader of Danny Boy's own gang.
Universal Signs (2008)
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about disabilities, Sign-language films, American Sign Language films, Films about language and translation
Actors Sabrina Lloyd, Lupe Ontiveros, Margot Kidder, Robert Picardo, Aimee Garcia, Troy Kotsur
Roles Claire
Rating70%
After the death of his fiancée’s daughter while in his care, Andrew (Anthony Natale), a Deaf artist, becomes a prisoner of his own mind. Tormented day and night by memories and self-blame, Andrew falls in a downward spiral of depression and anger that alienates everyone around him. It is only through a serendipitous friendship and new love with Mary (Sabrina Lloyd) that Andrew is able to sense the life around him – forgive himself, rediscover his muse, and experience the transformative power of love.
This Christmas (2007)
, 1h59Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Christmas films, Musical films
Actors Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Mirtha Michelle, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown, Columbus Short
Roles Rosie
Rating64%
Les membres d'une famille passent Noël ensemble pour la première fois depuis 4 ans...
Dark Mirror (2007)
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Lisa Vidal, Lupe Ontiveros, Christine Lakin, David Farkas, John Newton, Jim Storm
Roles Grace
Rating47%
A family of three, mother Deborah (Lisa Vidal), father Jim (David Chisum) and son Ian (Joshua Pelegrin) move to L.A. from Seattle after Deb is entranced by a house with beautiful glass pane windows. As the family settles in, Deb attempts to resume her career as a photographer while simultaneously taking care of her son as Jim is usually working late. After having some strange experiences with the mirrors and windows in the house, she talks to her chatty neighbor, who tells her a famous artist and his family used to reside there until they mysteriously disappeared. Her mother also visits and tells Deb that in Feng Shui window panes are used to trap evil spirits and stop them from harming anyone.
, 1h29Directed by Agnieszka Holland
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Jorge Daniel Pardo, Mercedes Ruehl, Leela Savasta, Avan Jogia, Lupe Ontiveros, Greyston Holt
Roles Mami
Rating73%
Dès son plus jeune âge, Eddie Araujo se sent profondément différente. Elle commence à mettre le maquillage de sa mère et à porter ses vêtements. À son adolescence, Eddie ne peut plus se cacher le fait qu'elle est différente, qu'elle se sent femme et non homme. Lorsqu'elle l'accepte enfin et avec le support de sa mère, Eddie devient Gwen et commence à vivre en tant que femme jusqu'à cette nuit tragique où tout bascule...
Passionada (2003)
, 1h48Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Jason Isaacs, Sofia Milos, Emmy Rossum, Theresa Russell, Seymour Cassel, Lupe Ontiveros
Roles Angelica Amonte
Rating61%
Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a Portuguese American widow who lives in New Bedford, Massachusetts with her daughter Vicky (Emmy Rossum). The broke British card counter Charles "Charlie" Beck (Jason Isaacs) arrives in town to stay with and mooch off some wealthy friends and gamble at the local casino. The friends are Daniel Vargas (Seymour Cassel) and his wife Lois Vargas (Theresa Russell). One night, dining at a Portuguese restaurant with Lois, Charlie sees Celia singing fado, a haunting Portuguese form of song. He is enchanted with her, approaches her, and is rebuffed. Charlie later finds Celia's address in the phone book and goes to her house, where he encounters Vicky, whom he had met at the casino before. Vicky agrees to help Charlie woo her mother in exchange for lessons on card counting. This proves difficult, as Celia still longs for her deceased husband and has not dated since his death.
Real Women Have Curves (2002)
, 1h33Directed by Patricia Cardoso
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros, Ingrid Oliu, Marlene Forte, George Lopez, Brian Sites
Roles Carmen Garcia
Rating68%
Ana García struggles to fulfill her dream of going to college while considering family duty, and a tough economic situation. Ana's mother Carmen wants Ana to help work in the family owned textile factory, run by Ana's sister Estela. Although Ana does consent to spend sweaty summer days working in the factory, she spends her nights writing her college entrance essay for Columbia University and sneaking out to see her American boyfriend Jimmy. Ana defies Carmen (her mother) and applies to college, despite warnings against such behavior. As the summer goes by Ana grows into a confident woman through experiences with Jimmy, and positive self-affirmation. She challenges cultural and socioeconomic boundaries, in favor of a life independent from her family. Despite the warnings of her critical mother, Ana gains support from her sister and father to pursue success beyond the borders of East Los Angeles.
Mr. St. Nick (2002)
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Christmas films, Santa Claus in film
Actors Kelsey Grammer, Katherine Helmond, Ana Ortiz, Elaine Hendrix, Charles Durning, Brian Bedford
Rating50%
King Nicholas XX (Durning) has been Santa Claus for 100 years and is now preparing to hand over the baton to his, and the Queen's (Helmond) son, Nick St. Nicholas (Grammer). Nick St. Nicholas is living the high life in Miami and is slightly reluctant to become Santa Claus. Jasper (Bedford), Nick's butler hires a new cook, Lorena (Ortiz). He then gets enticed into portraying a fictitious Santa Claus for a charity (Mr.SaintNick.com) by Heidi (Hendrix) and Hector (Garcia). Nick begins to fall in love with Heidi and asks her to marry him, little does he know that Hector and Heidi are transferring the charity's money into their own account in the Cayman Islands. Soon however, Nick starts to become closer to his loved ones (namely his father) and Nick starts to realizes how special being with your loved ones is. As that happens he also notices that he is getting to know Lorena better and is starting to develop feelings for Lorena too. Which makes him re-think about marrying Heidi. Nick eventually comes to see that he was wrong about everything and chooses Lorena instead.
Storytelling (2001)
, 1h27Directed by Todd Solondz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about families, Films about disabilities
Actors Selma Blair, Leo Fitzpatrick, Paul Giamatti, Robert Wisdom, Maria Thayer, Angela Goethals
Roles Consuelo
Rating67%
The film consists of two stories that are unrelated and have different actors, titled "Fiction" and "Non-Fiction". College and high school serve as the backdrop for these two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.
Gabriela (2001)
, 1h33Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Taboo, Lupe Ontiveros, Seidy López, Zach Galligan, Stacy Haiduk, Jaime Gomez
Roles Grandma Josie
Rating48%
Gabriela, engaged to be married to Patrick, feels more of a sense of duty than anticipation towards their planned wedding. On meeting her at the clinic where he works, Mike falls in love with Gabriela, and turns to his friend Douglas and his brother for advice. When he asks Gabriela to break off her engagement, she refuses and takes Patrick to Mexico to meet her family, leaving Mike trying to find a way to save his hopes of marrying her.