Belita Moreno Biography
Belita Moreno is a well-known American actress who has played Benita “Benny” Lopez on the ABC sitcom George Lopez on Perfect Strangers.
How old is Belita Moreno? – Age
She is 74 years old as of 1 November 2023. She was born in 1949 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Her real name is Aurabela Moreno.
Belita Moreno Family
Aurabela Moreno was born in Dallas, Texas, to Aurora Rodriguez, a high school Spanish teacher, and her father, Abel Moreno, a WWII soldier. Moreno graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School and later studied Theatre at Southern Methodist University. She continued her acting training at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California, where she performed in the musical Once Upon a Mattress.
Belita Moreno Husband
Moreno married Joel Rudnick, a talent agent. The couple has two children.
Belita Moreno Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet, 0 inches (1.52 m).
Belita Moreno George Lopez
On the ABC-TV sitcom George Lopez, she plays Benita “Benny” Lopez, George’s pushy mother and coworker at Powers & Sons Aviation, and appears in all 120 episodes. Belita is well noted for her recurring role as Lydia Markham on ABC’s sitcom Perfect Strangers.
George Lopez’s mother, Benita “Benny” Lopez (née Diaz), is resentful and emotionally abusive. Maria Beck. Benny, a chain smoker and slightly abusive lady, is to blame for George’s difficult childhood. She enjoys having sex, smoking, and drinking alcohol. Benny and Manny Lopez had premarital intercourse, which produced George. Benny married Manny shortly after, but Manny left Benny when George was a toddler. After Manny left, Benny realized she was pregnant again.
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Benny, a mother, attempted to give up her son George in exchange for a dog and her daughter Linda. She exposed George to an abusive, dysfunctional family environment and kept secrets from him. Despite her hatred and hostility, she secretly loved George and denied him favors. When George was returned, he discovered she performed better than his grandmother. Benny is cynical, stubborn, and has a serious cigarette addiction. Her relationship with her son is marked by criticizing each other and regularly referring to George’s wife, Angie, as “Princess” due to her privileged upbringing.
Belita Moreno Perfect Strangers
She appeared as Edwina Twinkacetti in the seasons 1 to 2 and as Lydia Markham in the seasons 3 to 7 of the American sitcom Perfect Strangers. The plot revolves around Larry Appleton’s friendship with his distant cousin Balki Bartokomous. Larry, a Wisconsin native, has moved into his first apartment in Chicago and is enjoying his first taste of privacy. Balki, a shepherd from Mypos, interprets American pop culture through his personal experiences.
Balki’s signature dance is the “Dance of Joy”. Larry, an ambitious photographer, mentors Balki and teaches him about American culture. As they mature, they work at a bargain store, move to larger homes, date flight attendants, and broaden their horizons. Balki’s zeal and Myposian ways are incompatible with Larry’s real-world objectives and American pragmatism. The show’s main influences are “buddy sitcoms” such as Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.
Belita Moreno Movies
♦ 2017 – Ferdinand
♦ 2011 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
♦ 2010 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
♦ 2005 – Barbara Jean
♦ 1997 – Grosse Pointe Blank
♦ 1994 – Clear and Present Danger
♦ 1990 – Men Don’t Leave
♦ 1988 – Two Idiots in Hollywood
♦ 1986 – Nobody’s Fool
♦ 1984 – Swing Shift
♦ 1984 – Oh, God! You Devil
♦ 1982 – Jekyll and Hyde… Together Again
♦ 1981 – Mommie Dearest
♦ 1979 – A Perfect Couple
♦ 1978 – Remember My Name
Belita Moreno TV Shows
♦ 2022 – Lopez vs. Lopez
♦ 2019 – On My Block
♦ 2015 – Family Guy
♦ 2014 – Red Band Society
♦ 2011 – Fairly Legal
♦ 2011 – Truth Be Told
♦ 2009 – The Eastmans
♦ 2008 – Wizards of Waverly Place
♦ 2002–2007 – George Lopez
♦ 1996 – Melrose Place
♦ 1996 – Death Benefit
♦ 1996 – The Bachelor’s Baby
♦ 1996 – Common Law
♦ 1993 – Murphy Brown
♦ 1993 – Major Dad
♦ 1993 – Tales of the City
♦ 1993 – Getting By