Rose Portillo
ActingAbout Rose Portillo
Rose Portillo is an accomplished American actress/writer/director/educator and visual artist whose stage and film career began with a lead role in Luis Valdez's 'Zoot Suit' (original L.A. and Broadway productions and the film). She played the role of Mother in the critically acclaimed 2017 revival, starring Demián Bichir. She was Associate Director of About Productions, now celebrating 24 years of creating original Theaterworks and founded the company's Young Theaterworks, which serves students in Continuation/Options High Schools primarily in East Los Angeles. Since appearing in Theresa Chavez's solo play, L.A. Real, she has directly partnered with Chavez (the company's Artistic Director) on at least 10 critically acclaimed productions.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rose Portillo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rose Portillo's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rose Portillo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Encanto, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rose Portillo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rose Portillo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rose Portillo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Lidia Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Peak Season | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | That's Amor | Julietta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Encanto | Señora Guzmán (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him | Florentina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Palomino | Donna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Mean Season | Kathy Vasquez | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Best Kept Secrets | Mrs. Zepeta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Seguin | Gertudis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Victims | Pilar Galloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Zoot Suit | Della | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Panic in Echo Park | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Exorcist II: The Heretic | Spanish Girl | Flop | Similar → |
Rose Portillo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rose Portillo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rose Portillo is "Encanto" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Rose Portillo acted in?
Rose Portillo has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rose Portillo?
Other notable films include "Best Kept Secrets", "Zoot Suit", and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip".