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BY TONY FRANCO WWW.ELNOTICOTO.COM Lupe Ontiveros (September 17, 1942 – July 26, 2012) was an American film and television actress. Ontiveros acted in numerous films and television shows, more recently, an all-knowing grandmother.    She was considered a "Forceful Voice for Social Justice, and a Trailblazer for Latinas Nationwide" Ontiveros was born Guadalupe Moreno in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Luz "Lucita" Castanon and Juan Moreno, middle-class Mexican immigrants who overcame a lack of formal education and were owners of a tortilla factory and two restaurants in El Paso. She graduated from El Paso High School and went on to study at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work. After her marriage, she and her husband moved to California to realize his dream of starting an automotive business. Ontiveros saw an article about a need for local film "extras".  With her husband Eli...

  LOS ANGELES –  MALDEF is saddened at the passing yesterday of pioneering Mexican American actress, Lupe Ontiveros.  “Yesterday, my mother passed away at 10:20 p.m. in the company of her family,” said Ontiveros’ son, Elias Ontiveros. “My father Elias, brother Nicholas, and I were in her presence as she took her last breath.”  MALDEF Vice President of Strategic Development and Communications David Damian Figueroa stated, “I'm heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend, mentor, and confidant Lupe.  I will be forever grateful to her family for including me in her last hours. Lupe was a warrior in the fight for Latinos and civil rights.  She was always willing to support MALDEF and her community. We owe her a great debt for her trailblazing contributions in the arts and as a tireless community servant.  We have lost a great American icon.”   Ontiveros rose to prominence in 1983 for her role as a seamstress, maid, and mentor...

The biggest beach festival in Baja is back. The 4 day event will take place in Rosarito Beach like every year and will feature concerts, DJs, food, beach activities, art, comedy, theater  and endless fun.  The rock-pop Monterrey band Los Claxons will perform on Thursday July 19th at 8:00pm, Fernando Delgadillo on Friday 20th at 8:00pm.  The band Fobia on Saturday 21st. All concerts will take place at Hacienda San Fernando in Rosarito. Sunday is Reggae Day

Tony Franco www.elnoticoto.com Miami Heat defeated Oklahoma Thunder last night 121-106 to win the final series 4-1 and claim the 2012 NBA Championship. Lebron James finally got his first NBA ring and was named the Championship Series MVP.  "King James" was the top scorer for Miami with 26 points and was very emotional seconds before the end of the game jumping up and down on the sideline.  This is Miami´s second title, the first one goes back to 2006 when the Heat defeated the Mavericks from Dallas 4 games to 2. Miami was just unstoppable last night. Every player contributed to make sure the Champion ring was his. The bench was outstanding and Miller made 7 out of 8 Three-pointers. 

An unprecedented special event featuring performances by three generations of GRAMMY® award winning Tropical music titans Luis Enrique, Oscar D’Leon and El Gran Combo The yearly worldwide Salsa celebration hits Los Angeles, set to break its own record of an astounding 3,000 attendees per evening and boasting an unprecedented headlining act that is sure to make history. Now on its 14 th year, the Los Angeles Salsa Congress is the most anticipated international music festival, with a formidable lineup this year featuring three generations of GRAMMY® award-winning titans of Tropical music, dancers and veteran instructors and electrifying DJs providing music and entertainment from all over the globe. Produced by the world’s premier producer of live salsa music and dance events, Albert Torres Productions, this traveling musical extravaganza has stops all over the world including Dubai, Canada and Japan. The week-long festivity in Los Angeles attracts over 20,000 ...