Lupe Ontiveros

December 29, 2012

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

A Sad 'Adiós' to Some and a Joyous 'Bienvenido' to Others in 2012

In 2012 we bid a sad goodbye to some beloved LGBT Latinos and allies, and welcomed many positive moments, including the coming out of Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz.

July 27, 2012

by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards

GLAAD Mourns the Loss of Actress Lupe Ontiveros, LGBT Ally and Advocate

The iconic Latina actress died July 26, 2012 at the age of 69. The actress best known for her role as Yolanda Saldivar in "Selena" once expressed that she longed "to play a lesbian."

Lupe Ontiveros

A Sad 'Adiós' to Some and a Joyous 'Bienvenido' to Others in 2012

GLAAD Mourns the Loss of Actress Lupe Ontiveros, LGBT Ally and Advocate

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Lupe Ontiveros

A Sad 'Adiós' to Some and a Joyous 'Bienvenido' to Others in 2012

GLAAD Mourns the Loss of Actress Lupe Ontiveros, LGBT Ally and Advocate