The Mexican lady in the 2007 holiday film This Christmas was Lupe Ontiveros, who portrayed the character Rosie.
About the Character: Rosie
Rosie's presence in This Christmas was noted as a distinctive, albeit somewhat undefined, role within the Whitfield family household. She is depicted as a Hispanic woman who is often seen in the background, smiling and observing the family's dynamic. While her specific duties are never explicitly detailed in the film, her quiet demeanor and tasks often lead viewers to infer her role as a household helper or maid. Her subtle presence adds to the bustling atmosphere of the Whitfield Christmas celebration, even if her backstory remains largely unexplained.
- Character Name: Rosie
- Role Type: Household helper/maid (implied)
- Key Traits: Quiet, smiling, observant
About the Actress: Lupe Ontiveros
Lupe Ontiveros (born Guadalupe Moreno Ontiveros) was a prolific Mexican-American actress with a career spanning over three decades. She was well-known for her versatility and ability to embody a wide range of characters, often playing matriarchal figures or domestic workers, including many iconic "maid" roles that she famously embraced and challenged.
| Character Name | Actress Name | Notable Works |
|---|---|---|
| Rosie | Lupe Ontiveros | Real Women Have Curves, Selena, Desperate Housewives |
Ontiveros's performance in This Christmas adds to her extensive filmography, which includes memorable roles in:
- Real Women Have Curves: For which she received critical acclaim.
- Selena: Portraying Yolanda Saldivar.
- Desperate Housewives: As Juanita "Mama Solis" Solis.
Her contribution to cinema and television consistently highlighted strong, often complex, Latinx characters, leaving a significant legacy in Hollywood. Lupe Ontiveros passed away in 2012, but her work continues to be celebrated.
For more information on Lupe Ontiveros's career, you can visit her Wikipedia page or IMDb profile.
