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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
My aunt Lupe Ontiveros died last night due to complications from her
battle with liver cancer. She was born and raised in El Paso and graduated from El Paso High School along with F.Murray Abraham(Amadeus/Scarface). She was a social worker for many years until she saw an ad for film extras when she was living in Pico Rivera. I remember her being so excited to land the role in Zuit Suit with Ed James Olmos. It was Eddie who really helped push for her in future films that gave her a solid footing in Hollywood. Lupe invited me to the set of a film that Paul Rodriguez(Comedian) was starring in. I performed some close up magic for Paul Rodriguez and Paul later helped my career by allowing me to open several of his stand up shows at comedy clubs. Later on when she was starring in "Selena" she invited me to the set and I entertained the cast with some magic and Jennifer Lopez invited me to perform at her wedding. I'm forever indebted to my aunt for many events where she chose to bring me along as a proud aunt of her little magician nephew. She continued to visit her hometown of El Paso and raise awareness for women's issues. We will miss her energy and the world is a lot less funny without her in it. Here is a list of my aunt's film credits. Our family was so proud of her and it was she, who pushed me in my efforts to become a professional "Working" magician. We will miss her dearly. 2012 Rob! .... Abuelita Desperate Housewives .... Juanita Solis 2010 Our Family Wedding .... Momma Cecilia 2009 Hacia la vida .... Soledad Reaper .... Ben's Grandmother (2 episodes, 2009) Southland .... Marta Ruiz (1 episode, 2009) Crawlspace 2008 Days of Wrath .... Anita Weeds .... Nun (1 episode, 2008) Juan Frances: Live! .... Nena 2007: Universal Signs .... Claire This Christmas .... Rosie Dark Mirror .... Grace Cory in the House .... Mama Martinez (2 episodes, 2007) Tortilla Heaven .... Adelfa 2006: A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (TV) .... Mami 2005: Mind of Mencia .... Carlos's Mom (1 episode, 2005) Testing Bob (TV) .... Secretary Desperate Housewives .... Juanita Solis (6 episodes, 2004–2005) Reba .... Penny (1 episode, 2005) 2004: Maya & Miguel .... Abuela Elena (1 episode, 2004) 30 Days Until I'm Famous (TV) .... Rosa Moreno 2002 Greetings from Tucson .... Magdalena (5 episodes, 2002–2003) Mr. St. Nick (TV) .... Tia Sophia Resurrection Blvd. .... Lupe (1 episode, 2002) Passionada .... Angelica Amonte Pasadena .... Pilar (4 episodes, 2001–2002) The Brothers GarcÃa .... Abuelita / ... (3 episodes, 2000–2002) Leap of Faith .... Lupe (1 episode, 2002) King of the Hill .... Anne (1 episode, 2002) Real Women Have Curves .... Carmen Garcia 2001 Storytelling .... Consuelo ('Non-fiction') Gabriela .... Grandma Josie La olla 2000 Strippers .... Credit Message Luminarias .... Tia Tonia Picking Up the Pieces .... Constancia Chuck & Buck .... Beverly Franco The Egg Plant Lady .... Connie 1999 Candyman 3: Day of the Dead (V) .... Abuela As Good as It Gets .... Nora Manning Veronica's Closet .... Louisa (4 episodes, 1997) The Brave .... Maria Dave's World .... Bingo Lady (1 episode, 1997) 1997 Selena .... Yolanda Saldivar 1996 Caroline in the City .... Rosa (1 episode, 1996) Red Shoe Diaries (1 episode, 1996) 1995 My Family .... Irene 1993 La carpa .... La Vendedora Dudley .... Marta (4 episodes, 1993) Blood In Blood Out ......Carmen (Drug Dealer) Rio Diablo (TV) .... Ducna 1992 Universal Soldier .... Gregor's Maid Tales from the Crypt .... Madame Leona (1 episode, 1992) 1991 Great Performances .... Parranda (pastore) (1 episode, 1991) Dolly Dearest .... Camilla How Else Am I Supposed to Know I'm Still Alive? .... Lupe 1990 A Show of Force .... Pepita Grand Slam TV series .... Grandma Gomez (unknown episodes) 1989 Those She Left Behind (TV) .... Rosa 1988 Punky Brewster .... Mrs. Aragon (1 episode, 1988) CBS Schoolbreak Special .... Mrs. Rojas (1 episode, 1988) Who's the Boss? .... Margarita (1 episode, 1988) Hallmark Hall of Fame .... Remedios Acosta (1 episode, 1988) 1987 I Married Dora (2 episodes, 1987) Born in East L.A. .... Rudy's mother The Rosary Murders .... Sophie 1986 When the Bough Breaks (TV) .... Cruz Fame .... Mrs. Castillo (1 episode, 1986) 1985 The Goonies .... Rosalita Little Treasure .... Market Voice #1 1984 Jessie .... Mary Velasco (1 episode, 1984) a.k.a. Pablo .... Mrs. Alvarez (1 episode, 1984) 1981 Hill Street Blues .... Mrs. Uribe / ... (3 episodes, 1981–1984) El Norte .... Nacha ABC Afterschool Special .... Mrs. Nunez (1 episode, 1983) 1982 The Border .... Madam in ***house American Playhouse (1 episode, 1982) 1981 Zoot Suit .... Dolores 1980 B. J. and the Bear .... Mexican Maid (1 episode, 1980) Cheech & Chong's Next Movie .... Old Lady 1978 The White Shadow .... Mrs. Gomez (3 episodes, 1978–1980) California Suite .... Maid - At the Hotel The Boss' Son .... Maria The Big Fix .... Maid Soap .... Lady in Airport (1 episode, 1978) 1977 The World's Greatest Lover .... *** #2 Eight Is Enough .... Mariana (1 episode, 1977) Alice .... Maria Fernanadez / ... (2 episodes, 1977) 1976 Charlie's Angels .... Maid (1 episode, 1976) |
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
Very sorry for your loss, Devious. And ours, too...she sounds like quite a woman.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
My deepest sympathies, Devious. May she rest in peace.
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
Sorry for your loss, bro.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Woland Special user 680 Posts |
Very sorry for your trouble, Devious. Thanks for sharing your memories, and the details of your Auntie's career.
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
What a wonderful career she had! Congratulations on having such a person in your life. Be that to someone and her legacy will continue. I'm sorry for your loss and grief.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
What a beautiful lady!
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Best wishes, Devious.
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Octopus Sun Special user Wiggle Wiggle 586 Posts |
Peace Love Light Devious
She must have been an awesome Auntie I've watched several of her films I def remember her in Goonies |
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
My condolences brother! Several of her roles brought a smile to my face and I thank her for that!
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
What a beautiful woman! RIP.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I am sorry for your loss. If you don't mind, here is a link to her IMDB page. She had quite a career!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0648913/
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Bill Hilly Elite user 449 Posts |
I'm so sorry about your aunt's passing. I remember some of those shows so I'm sure I've seen her. What a legacy!
- B.H. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I am very sorry for your loss and the loss to family and friends.
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3659 Posts |
Sorry for you families' loss,
Since she pushed you to become a working Magician, you are a part of her legacy. Supportive people are generally supportive so I suppose there are others she encouraged as well. -Mary Mowder |
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General_Magician Special user United States 707 Posts |
Sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt, Devious. My deepest sympathies and condolences. Seems like she was quite a lady and you were fortunate to have her as your aunt.
"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there is a light shining somewhere nearby." -unknown
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I am so grateful for the wonderful bonds that I have forged here on
The Magic Café over the years. It helps to be able to share so many personal issues with you all. I thank each of you for your words of support and encouragement. Thanks for letting me share some of her film projects. She was so excited to be doing voices for Family Guy recently. Here is one of my favourite roles she played in "As Good As It Gets". Jack Nicholson scolds Lupe,Sell Crazy Someplace Else! Edward James Olmos was kind enough to speak on her behalf, Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
She's gotten wonderful respect on the news. There's been a lot on her all day long.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts |
I am sorry for your loss hermano - truly a big loss.
Her roles in "As Good As It Gets" and "Selena" particularly memorable to me. I never would have put two and two together had you not mentioned her work here - she was very good at what she did! |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Condolences, Devious. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
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