Renee Victor

Renee Victor

Deceased · Born: Jul 25, 1938 · Died: May 30, 2025

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1938 San Antonio, Texas, USA

Biography

Here is the biography of Renée Victor:

Renée Victor was an American actress best known for her iconic role as Lupita in the hit television series "Weeds." Born in San Antonio, Texas, Renée was raised in a traditional Catholic family and attended prestigious all-girls academies. She began her professional career as a singer/dancer in Las Vegas, later transitioning to international performances, including work in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

Renée's acting career spanned multiple disciplines, including film, television, theater, and radio. She worked alongside Hollywood's elite, including Robert Duvall, Christopher Walken, and Mary Louise Parker. Her notable roles include the Hispanic-Evangelical interpreter in Robert Duvall's "The Apostle," the title role in the indie film "Libertad," and the superstitious grandmother Irma in Paramount's "Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones."

In addition to her acting work, Renée was a talented voice-over artist, providing English and Spanish voiceovers for films, video games, and television shows. She was also a skilled dancer, choreographer, and singer, with a background in opera, ballet, and jazz.

Renée's personal life was marked by her love of travel, poetry, and dance. She was a multi-lingual, single mother of two daughters, Margo and Raquel, with whom she shared a deep bond. Renée was known for her warm and generous spirit, often hosting intimate gatherings for friends and family, where she would prepare extravagant dishes and share her love of poetry and music.

Throughout her career, Renée received numerous accolades and awards for her work, including the Best Actress Award at the Napa Valley Film Festival for her role in "Libertad." Her performance as Lupita in "Weeds" earned her widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising her unique delivery and memorable lines.

Renée Victor passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances, a passion for the arts, and a loving family. Her memory continues to inspire and delight audiences, ensuring her place as a beloved and talented figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2024
The Mealybug
The Mealybug as Camila Delgado
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2023
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2022
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Mayans M.C.
Mayans M.C. as Sister Teresa
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2021
With Love
With Love as Marta Delgado
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Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer as Mama Grandé
{"id":179008,"title":"In Other Words","year":"2020","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-other-words-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_179008.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_179008.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2018
SuperFly
SuperFly as Esmeralda Gonzalez
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2017
Coco
Coco as Abuelita (voice)
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2014
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2013
A Night in Old Mexico
A Night in Old Mexico as Josefina Nelly
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2009
Stuntmen
Stuntmen as Juanita Villareal
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2006
All You've Got
All You've Got as Grandmother Rosa
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Weeds
Weeds as Lupita
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1999
My Brother the Pig
My Brother the Pig as Grandma Berta
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1998
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{"id":4543,"title":"The Apostle","year":"1997","character":"Latin Translator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apostle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4543.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Apostle
The Apostle as Latin Translator
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1991
Dolly Dearest
Dolly Dearest as Nun at the Convent
{"id":4982,"title":"The Doctor","year":"1991","character":"Lucy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-doctor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4982.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":191290,"title":"The Bloody Monks","year":"1988","character":"The Witch (English-language version only)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bloody-monks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191290.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Bloody Monks
The Bloody Monks as The Witch (English-language version only)
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2021