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Carmen Sevilla

Carmen Sevilla

Acting

Born: October 16, 1930Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain

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
Filmography
Barefoot in the Kitchen

Barefoot in the Kitchen

(archive footage)

2013

El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa

Carmina (archive footage)

1978
Faces

Faces

The Woman

1978
The Apolitical Man

The Apolitical Man

Andrea

1977
Beatriz

Beatriz

Doña Carlota

1976
Guerreras verdes

Guerreras verdes

Dolores / Rosa

1976
Nosotros, los decentes

Nosotros, los decentes

Maria

1976
La Promesa

La Promesa

1976
La noche de los cien pájaros

La noche de los cien pájaros

Juana

1976
Death of a Hoodlum

Death of a Hoodlum

Marta

1975
Canciones de nuestra vida

Canciones de nuestra vida

Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)

1975
Terapia al desnudo

Terapia al desnudo

Doctora Sol Esteve

1975
Cross of the Devil

Cross of the Devil

Maria

1975
Strip-tis a la inglesa

Strip-tis a la inglesa

1975
Una mujer de cabaret

Una mujer de cabaret

Rita Medina

1974
House of the Damned

House of the Damned

Sandra

1974
Sex o no sex

Sex o no sex

Angélica

1974
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar

Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar

Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)

1974
No One Heard the Scream

No One Heard the Scream

Elisa

1973
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone

It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone

Lina

1973
Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Octavia

1972
The Boldest Job in the West

The Boldest Job in the West

Marion

1972
La cera virgen

La cera virgen

María

1972
Embrujo de amor

Embrujo de amor

Sovira

1971
El apartamento de la tentación

El apartamento de la tentación

Julieta

1971
The Glass Ceiling

The Glass Ceiling

Marta

1971
A Lady Called Andrew

A Lady Called Andrew

Elisa

1970
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza

Rosana Cubero

1970
El relicario

El relicario

Virginia / Soledad

1970
Un adulterio decente

Un adulterio decente

Fernanda

1969
El taxi de los conflictos

El taxi de los conflictos

Cantante

1969
La guerrillera de Villa

La guerrillera de Villa

Reyes Mendoza

1967
Camino del Rocío

Camino del Rocío

Esperanza Aguilar

1966
Operación Plus Ultra

Operación Plus Ultra

Self

1966
La vida de Pedro Infante

La vida de Pedro Infante

(archive footage)

1966
Crucero de verano

Crucero de verano

Patricia

1964
El balcón de la Luna

El balcón de la Luna

Charo Ríos

1962
Buscando a Mónica

Buscando a Mónica

Mónica Durán

1962
King of Kings

King of Kings

Mary Magdalene

1961
Bread, Love and Andalucia

Bread, Love and Andalucia

Carmen García

1958
Revenge

Revenge

Andrea Díaz

1958
Secretaria para todo

Secretaria para todo

Cristina

1958
Desert Warrior

Desert Warrior

Princess Amina

1957
Spanish Affair

Spanish Affair

Mari Zarubia

1957
Don Juan

Don Juan

Serranilla

1956
La fierecilla domada

La fierecilla domada

Catalina de Martos y Ribera

1956
The Miller's Saucy Wife

The Miller's Saucy Wife

Lucía Villanueva

1955
Congress in Seville

Congress in Seville

Carmen Fuentes

1955
Requiebro

Requiebro

Paloma Reyes

1955
Un caballero andaluz

Un caballero andaluz

Esperanza "Colorín"

1954
Love on Wheels

Love on Wheels

Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)

1954
La belle de Cadix

La belle de Cadix

Maria-Luisa

1953
Gitana Tenias Que Ser

Gitana Tenias Que Ser

Pastora de los Reyes

1953
Reportaje

Reportaje

María Eugenia Bazán

1953
Imperial Violets

Imperial Violets

Violetta

1952
Babes in Bagdad

Babes in Bagdad

Maura

1952
Feather in the Wind

Feather in the Wind

Héléna Châtelain

1952
La hermana San Sulpicio

La hermana San Sulpicio

Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio

1952
Love and Desire

Love and Desire

Lola

1951
Andalusia

Andalusia

Dolorès / Estrellita

1951
El sueño de Andalucía

El sueño de Andalucía

Dolores / Estrellita

1951
Cuentos de la Alhambra

Cuentos de la Alhambra

Mariquilla

1950
The Unruly Girl

The Unruly Girl

Mari Pepa

1950
La Guitarra de Gardel

La Guitarra de Gardel

Carmelilla

1949
Filigrana

Filigrana

Rosario Guadaira

1949
Jalisco canta en Sevilla

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

Araceli Vargas

1949
Serenata española

Serenata española

Clementina (joven) (uncredited)

1947
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