Carmen Sevilla
Carmen Sevilla (1930-2021) was a renowned Spanish actress and singer who enjoyed a long and acclaimed career in film, television, and music. Born in Seville, Spain, Sevilla developed an early passion for the performing arts, honing her talents as a dancer and vocalist while still a child. Sevilla's big break came in the late 1940s, when she was discovered by a film producer and offered a role in the Spanish comedy "Yo Soy Muy Malo." This marked the beginning of her rise to stardom, as Sevilla went on to appear in a string of successful Spanish-language films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Known for her captivating screen presence, sultry good looks, and versatile acting abilities, Sevilla quickly became one of the most renowned and beloved actresses in Spain. She starred in a wide range of genres, from lighthearted musicals to dramatic thrillers, and was particularly acclaimed for her performances in classics like "Currito of the Cross" and "The Bullfighter and the Lady." Beyond her film work, Sevilla also enjoyed a successful parallel career as a singer, recording several popular albums and performing live concerts that showcased her rich, emotive vocals. Her musical talents only added to her allure and helped cement her status as a true Renaissance woman of Spanish entertainment. Throughout her decades-long career, Sevilla received numerous accolades and honors, including Spain's prestigious National Film Award. She was also celebrated for her philanthropic work, particularly her efforts to support children's charities and cultural preservation initiatives. Even after stepping away from the spotlight in her later years, Carmen Sevilla remained a revered figure in her home country and across the Spanish-speaking world.
Known For
Credits
- 2013 ·Cachitos de hierro y cromoas Self (archive footage)
- 2013 ·Barefoot in the Kitchenas (archive footage)
- 1995 ·Lo + plusas Self - Guest
- 1982 ·Champs-Elyséesas Self
- 1978 ·El asalto al castillo de la Moncloaas Carmina (archive footage)
- 1978 ·Facesas The Woman
- 1977 ·The Apolitical Manas Andrea
- 1976 ·Beatrizas Doña Carlota
- 1976 ·Guerreras verdesas Dolores / Rosa
- 1976 ·Nosotros, los decentesas Maria
- 1976 ·La noche de los cien pájarosas Juana
- 1976 ·La Promesaas
- 1975 ·Death of a Hoodlumas Marta
- 1975 ·Canciones de nuestra vidaas Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
- 1975 ·Terapia al desnudoas Doctora Sol Esteve
- 1975 ·Cross of the Devilas Maria
- 1975 ·Strip-tis a la inglesaas
- 1974 ·Una mujer de cabaretas Rita Medina
- 1974 ·House of the Damnedas Sandra
- 1974 ·Sex o no sexas Angélica
- 1974 ·Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezaras Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
- 1973 ·No One Heard the Screamas Elisa
- 1973 ·It's Not Good for a Man to Be Aloneas Lina
- 1972 ·Antony and Cleopatraas Octavia
- 1972 ·The Boldest Job in the Westas Marion
- 1972 ·La cera virgenas María
- 1971 ·Embrujo de amoras Sovira
- 1971 ·El apartamento de la tentaciónas Julieta
- 1971 ·The Glass Ceilingas Marta
- 1970 ·A Lady Called Andrewas Elisa
- 1970 ·Enseñar a un sinvergüenzaas Rosana Cubero
- 1970 ·El relicarioas Virginia / Soledad
- 1969 ·Un adulterio decenteas Fernanda
- 1969 ·El taxi de los conflictosas Cantante
- 1968 ·Night-Clubas self
- 1967 ·La guerrillera de Villaas Reyes Mendoza
- 1966 ·Camino del Rocíoas Esperanza Aguilar
- 1966 ·Operación Plus Ultraas Self
- 1966 ·La vida de Pedro Infanteas (archive footage)
- 1964 ·Crucero de veranoas Patricia
- 1964 ·Einer wird gewinnenas Self
- 1962 ·El balcón de la Lunaas Charo Ríos
- 1962 ·Buscando a Mónicaas Mónica Durán
- 1961 ·King of Kingsas Mary Magdalene
- 1958 ·Bread, Love and Andaluciaas Carmen García
- 1958 ·Revengeas Andrea Díaz
- 1958 ·Secretaria para todoas Cristina
- 1957 ·Desert Warrioras Princess Amina
- 1957 ·Spanish Affairas Mari Zarubia
- 1956 ·Don Juanas Serranilla
- 1956 ·La fierecilla domadaas Catalina de Martos y Ribera
- 1955 ·The Miller's Saucy Wifeas Lucía Villanueva
- 1955 ·Congress in Sevilleas Carmen Fuentes
- 1955 ·Requiebroas Paloma Reyes
- 1954 ·Un caballero andaluzas Esperanza "Colorín"
- 1954 ·Love on Wheelsas Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
- 1953 ·La belle de Cadixas Maria-Luisa
- 1953 ·Gitana tenías que seras Pastora de los Reyes
- 1953 ·Reportajeas María Eugenia Bazán
- 1952 ·Imperial Violetsas Violetta
- 1952 ·Babes in Bagdadas Maura
- 1952 ·Feather in the Windas Héléna Châtelain
- 1952 ·La hermana San Sulpicioas Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
- 1951 ·Love and Desireas Lola
- 1951 ·Andalusiaas Dolorès / Estrellita
- 1951 ·El sueño de Andalucíaas Dolores / Estrellita
- 1950 ·Cuentos de la Alhambraas Mariquilla
- 1950 ·The Unruly Girlas Mari Pepa
- 1949 ·La Guitarra de Gardelas Carmelilla
- 1949 ·Filigranaas Rosario Guadaira
- 1949 ·Jalisco canta en Sevillaas Araceli Vargas
- 1947 ·Serenata españolaas Clementina (joven) (uncredited)