Rose Portillo

Acting

Rose Portillo

Born November 7, 1953 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 72)

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…

Known For

The Mandalorian and GroguThe Mandalorian and Grogu · 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu
7.52026
MovieActionAdventure
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
EncantoEncanto · 2021
Encanto
7.62021
MovieAnimationComedy
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Exorcist II: The HereticExorcist II: The Heretic · 1977
Exorcist II: The Heretic
4.51977
MovieHorror
Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road TripAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip · 2025
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
6.22025
MovieFamilyComedy
Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol.
The Mean SeasonThe Mean Season · 1985
The Mean Season
6.21985
MovieMysteryThriller
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
Panic in Echo ParkPanic in Echo Park · 1977
Panic in Echo Park
5.41977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young doctor tries to convince everyone about an impending epidemic, but he is accused of creating panic.
That's AmorThat's Amor · 2022
That's Amor
5.12022
MovieRomanceComedy
After her job and relationship implode on the same day, Sofia starts from scratch — and meets a dashing Spanish chef who might be her missing ingredient.
Fathers and SonsFathers and Sons · 2005
Fathers and Sons
5.12005
MovieDramaTV Movie
Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.

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PalominoPalomino · 1991
Palomino
5.41991
MovieTV MovieDrama
After the break up of her marriage, photographer Samantha Taylor retreats to the sanctuary of friend Caroline Lord's California ranch. Samantha falls in love with ranch hand Tate Jordan, and they share a deep and passionate love until Tate finds out that Samantha's ex-husband is popular and wealthy news anchor Warren Taylor. Ashamed he leaves the ranch, Samantha is heartbroken. Samantha breaks her back in an accident and is paralysed, and must learn how to walk - and ride - again. Caroline Lord tragically dies but leaves her ranch to Samantha, who turns it into a riding school for paralysed children. Through this enterprise, she begins to heal from the pain of Tate's desertion, the loss of her friend and her own paralysis. Tate returns to the ranch after hearing of Caroline's death and finds Samantha there. Can they both overcome their own demons and learn to love each other again??

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