Carmen Sevilla
Biography
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
Champs-Elysées
Lo + plus
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
King of Kings
Antony and Cleopatra
Serenata española
Revenge
La belle de Cadix
All Movies (67)
- Barefoot in the Kitchen2013 · as (archive footage)
- El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa1978 · as Carmina (archive footage)
- Faces1978 · as The Woman
- The Apolitical Man1977 · as Andrea
- Beatriz1976 · as Doña Carlota
- Guerreras verdes1976 · as Dolores / Rosa
- Nosotros, los decentes1976 · as Maria
- La noche de los cien pájaros1976 · as Juana
- La Promesa1976
- Death of a Hoodlum1975 · as Marta
- Canciones de nuestra vida1975 · as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
- Terapia al desnudo1975 · as Doctora Sol Esteve
- Cross of the Devil1975 · as Maria
- Strip-tis a la inglesa1975
- Una mujer de cabaret1974 · as Rita Medina
- House of the Damned1974 · as Sandra
- Sex o no sex1974 · as Angélica
- Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar1974 · as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
- It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone1973 · as Lina
- No One Heard the Scream1973 · as Elisa
- Antony and Cleopatra1972 · as Octavia
- The Boldest Job in the West1972 · as Marion
- La cera virgen1972 · as María
- Embrujo de amor1971 · as Sovira
- El apartamento de la tentación1971 · as Julieta
- The Glass Ceiling1971 · as Marta
- A Lady Called Andrew1970 · as Elisa
- Enseñar a un sinvergüenza1970 · as Rosana Cubero
- El relicario1970 · as Virginia / Soledad
- Un adulterio decente1969 · as Fernanda
- El taxi de los conflictos1969 · as Cantante
- La guerrillera de Villa1967 · as Reyes Mendoza
- Camino del Rocío1966 · as Esperanza Aguilar
- Operación Plus Ultra1966 · as Self
- La vida de Pedro Infante1966 · as (archive footage)
- Crucero de verano1964 · as Patricia
- El balcón de la Luna1962 · as Charo Ríos
- Buscando a Mónica1962 · as Mónica Durán
- King of Kings1961 · as Mary Magdalene
- Bread, Love and Andalucia1958 · as Carmen García
- Revenge1958 · as Andrea Díaz
- Secretaria para todo1958 · as Cristina
- Desert Warrior1957 · as Princess Amina
- Spanish Affair1957 · as Mari Zarubia
- Don Juan1956 · as Serranilla
- La fierecilla domada1956 · as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
- The Miller's Saucy Wife1955 · as Lucía Villanueva
- Congress in Seville1955 · as Carmen Fuentes
- Requiebro1955 · as Paloma Reyes
- Un caballero andaluz1954 · as Esperanza "Colorín"
- Love on Wheels1954 · as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
- La belle de Cadix1953 · as Maria-Luisa
- Gitana Tenias Que Ser1953 · as Pastora de los Reyes
- Reportaje1953 · as María Eugenia Bazán
- Imperial Violets1952 · as Violetta
- Babes in Bagdad1952 · as Maura
- Feather in the Wind1952 · as Héléna Châtelain
- La hermana San Sulpicio1952 · as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
- Love and Desire1951 · as Lola
- El sueño de Andalucía1951 · as Dolores / Estrellita
- Andalusia1951 · as Dolorès / Estrellita
- Cuentos de la Alhambra1950 · as Mariquilla
- The Unruly Girl1950 · as Mari Pepa
- La Guitarra de Gardel1949 · as Carmelilla
- Filigrana1949 · as Rosario Guadaira
- Jalisco canta en Sevilla1949 · as Araceli Vargas
- Serenata española1947 · as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
All TV Shows (5)
- Cachitos de hierro y cromo2013 · as Self (archive footage)
- Lo + plus1995 · as Self - Guest
- Champs-Elysées1982 · as Self
- Night-Club1968 · as Self
- Einer wird gewinnen1964 · as Self