La Cucaracha by Lalo Alcaraz for March 11, 2013
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Barriobucks Cafe Barriobucks Cuco: Recently passed Latina actress Lupe Ontiveros was snubbed by the Oscars "in memoriam" segment. Vero: Unbelievable! She's a legend. Cuco: An Academy member said, "If she wasn't in 'Birth of a Nation,' I don't know her."
michael_veilleux about 11 years ago
Just like Andy Griffith and Alex Karras, she was not on the televised segment, but is on the website.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Larry Hagman also was snubbed by the Academy. What does 1 have to do to get any recognition for a lifetime of film work ?
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Go to IMbd and look up her body of work. Compare it to other deceased actors and actresses and you will see why. Just being in a minority or small minority of the population does not entitle you to special treatment.
Michelle Morris about 11 years ago
Perhaps they’ll be included in the “In Memoriam” segment on the Emmys,since the actors who’ve passed are more familiarly associated with television rather than movies.