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
Elisa
Una señora llamada Andrés
Pastora de los Reyes
Gitana tenías que ser
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
Maria
Nosotros, los decentes
Lina
No es bueno que el hombre esté solo
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