Belita Moreno is an American TV actress widely known for her role as Benny Lopez in George Lopez. Moreno has acted in a variety of mediums, such as television, theatre, and film, appearing in projects like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Perfect Strangers. Over the course of her career, she has held many roles.
Belita Moreno Bio Summary
Full Name: Aurabela ‘Belita’ Moreno
Nickname: Belita
Date of birth: November 1, 1949
Age: 73 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Parents: Abel Moreno (Father) and Aurora Rodriguez (Mother)
Siblings: Elsie Moreno (sister)
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Latina
Sexuality: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Joel Rudnick (since 1981)
Children: 2
Aurabela ‘Belita’ Moreno, born on November 1, 1949, in Dallas, TX, USA, is the daughter of Aurora Rodriguez and Abel Moreno. While her mother worked as a Spanish teacher at a high school, her father served in World War II and retired from the military. She grew up alongside her sister, Elsie.
Education
Moreno attended Justin F. Kimball High School as a young girl. After graduating from there, she was inspired to pursue a career in acting and enrolled at Southern Methodist University. While there, the Dallas native studied Theater as her major.
Belita Moreno’s passion for acting strengthened over time, and after she finished her college education, she decided to attend the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California.
Maintaining her commitment to learning and perfecting her craft, Moreno was sought out by producers, resulting in her casting in the Broadway musical, Once Upon a Mattress.
Career
After Belita Moreno’s time at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts, she relocated to Hollywood. It was here that she got to meet Robert Altman, a renowned filmmaker, who gave her a role in three of his movies.
After her initial success with 3 Women, A Wedding, and A Perfect Couple, Moreno’s acting career flourished and she was given roles in many more films. These included Mommie Dearest, Nobody’s Fool, Men Don’t Leave, and Grosse Pointe Blank.
The American actress had a major impact on television shows and was in a large number of major productions. She was a regular character on the ABC series, Perfect Strangers from 1986 to 1992. She also acted in shows such as Tales of the City, The Golden Girls, Family Ties, and most famously, George Lopez.
Belita Moreno not only had a successful film career but also made a name for herself in the theater. Her training in theater schools certainly contributed to her success in this arena.
Belita Moreno served as a muse for Beth Henley, a playwright who used tales shared by the actress to create her stories and dialogue. Henley also wrote roles specifically with Moreno in mind. This is an interesting point to note when looking back on her career.
Belita has showcased her acting prowess not just on screen, but through her voice as well. For instance, she gave life to Rosario Vargas in Family Guy, an adult animated series. Additionally, she lent her voice to the shopkeeper in Ferdinand.
Personal Life
Belita Moreno is married to The Paradigm Talent agent, Joel Rudnick. They have been in a happy marital union for over four decades as of now, and have two children.
Joel has a movie credit to his name as well, having played the role of Dream Barbecue Father in the movie Two Idiots in Hollywood opposite his real-life wife.
As per Rudnick’s IMDb page, he was previously married to Michele Marsh between March 18, 1972, and April 15, 1981. Joel and Belita tied the knot 3 months after the divorce, on July 12, 1981.
Belita Moreno’s Net Worth
As per IdolNetworth.com, the TV actress is estimated to boast a net worth of $14 million. It is apparent that the 73-year-old actress has earned most of her wealth through her successful acting career.
