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

Elisa

Nadie oyó gritar

Mary Magdalene

King of Kings

Patricia

Crucero de verano

Rosana Cubero

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza

Carmen García

Pane, amore e Andalusia

Self

Operación Plus Ultra

Fernanda

Un adulterio decente

Mariquilla

Cuentos de la Alhambra

Mónica Durán

Buscando a Mónica

Héléna Châtelain

Plume au vent

Paloma Reyes

Requiebro

Cristina

Secretaria para todo

Virginia / Soledad

El relicario

Carmina (archive footage)

El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa

Dolores / Estrellita

El sueño de Andalucía

Pastora de los Reyes

Gitana tenías que ser

Elisa

Una señora llamada Andrés

Lola

Le Désir et l'Amour

Esperanza Aguilar

Camino del Rocío

Esperanza "Colorín"

Un caballero andaluz

Princess Amina

Los amantes del desierto

Marta

El techo de cristal

Andrea Díaz

La venganza

Mari Zarubia

Spanish Affair

Lucía Villanueva

La pícara molinera

Catalina de Martos y Ribera

La fierecilla domada

Marion

El más fabuloso golpe del Far-West

Sovira

Embrujo de amor

Maria-Luisa

La belle de Cadix

Mari Pepa

La revoltosa

Andrea

El apolítico

Dolorès / Estrellita

Andalousie

Maria

La cruz del diablo

Juana

La noche de los cien pájaros

Marta

Muerte de un quinqui

La Promesa

Serranilla

Don Juan

Cantante

El taxi de los conflictos

Dolores / Rosa

Guerreras verdes

Rosario Guadaira

Filigrana

María

La cera virgen

Carmen Fuentes

Congreso en Sevilla

Angélica

Sex o no sex

Reyes Mendoza

La guerrillera de Villa

Sandra

La loba y la Paloma

Doña Carlota

Beatriz

(archive footage)

La vida de Pedro Infante

Violetta

Violettes impériales

Doctora Sol Esteve

Terapia al desnudo

Lina

No es bueno que el hombre esté solo

Maria

Nosotros, los decentes

Charo Ríos

El balcón de la Luna

Octavia

Antony and Cleopatra

Araceli Vargas

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

Maura

Babes in Bagdad

The Woman

Rostros

Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)

Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar

Julieta

El apartamento de la tentación

Rita Medina

Una mujer de cabaret

Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio

La hermana San Sulpicio

Strip-tis a la inglesa

Carmelilla

La Guitarra de Gardel

Clementina (joven) (uncredited)

Serenata española

Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)

Canciones de nuestra vida

María Eugenia Bazán

Reportaje

Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)

Amor sobre ruedas

(archive footage)

Con la pata quebrada

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

67

Gender

Female

Birthday

1930-10-16

Place of Birth

Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain

Also Known As

Кармен Севилья