

Renée Victor (July 25, 1938 — May 30, 2025) was an American actress, dance instructor, and singer. She was best known for her role as Abuelita in the Disney•PIXAR film Coco (2017), the recurring role of Lupita on Weeds (2005–12), and the voice of female Argonians in Bethesda Softworks' video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011). Victor was the eldest of three sisters. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s, where she launched her career in entertainment as a singer for prominent bandleaders who spearheaded the popularity of Latin music in the U.S., including Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado. At this time, she also served as a dance instructor, teaching salsa and tango. Having met her husband in these circles, she and her husband traveled globally to perform together under the banner “Ray & Renee” — nicknamed the Latin Sonny & Cher — from 1963 to 1973. In the 1970s, Victor hosted KTLA’s Pacesetters, which highlighted the Chicano Power movement. After joining the Screen Actors Guild in 1973, she eventually transitioned to television and film work in the ’80s, scoring appearances in series like Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1985) and Matlock (1987). Her film credits include The Doctor (1991), alongside William Hurt, as well as The Apostle (1997) and A Night in Old Mexico (2013), featuring close friend Robert Duvall.
2024
Camila Delgado
2022
2021
Marta Delgado
2021
2021
Gloria
2020
Unknown
2020
Mama Grandé
2019
Lupita
2019
Abuelita Fabiola
2019
Flo Gutierrez
2019
Delores (voice)
2018
2018
Sister Teresa
2018
Nun
2018
Unknown
2018
Esmeralda Gonzalez
2017
Abuelita (voice)
2014
Unknown
2014
Irma Arista
2013
Josefina Nelly
2013
2009
Bag Lady
2008
Gladys
2007
Unknown
2005
Lupita
2003
Gloria Lopez
2000
Isabel Santana
1999
Grandma Berta
1999
Pottery Bot / Abuelatron (voice)
1998
Grandmother
1998
Nana
1997
Latin Translator
1997
Lydia Cruz
1996
Estelle
1995
Unknown
1994
Florina Lopez
1992
Unknown
1991
Nun at the Convent
1991
Lucy
1986
Maid
1995
Choreographer
Rene Victor
Renée Victor