Lupe Ontiveros

Movie Actress

Birthday September 17, 1942

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace El Paso, TX

DEATH DATE Jul 26, 2012 (69)

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About

She became known for her role as Yolanda Saldivar in the 1997 film Selena and received an Emmy Award nomination for her acting on the popular television show Desperate Housewives.

Before Fame

She received a Bachelor's Degree in social work from Texas Woman's University.

Trivia

She played the character Rosalita in the 1985 cult classic The Goonies.

Family Life

She was married to Elías Ontiveros from 1966 until her death in 2012, and they had three children.

Associated With

She co-starred with Jennifer Lopez in a film about the life and tragic death of singer Selena.