Carmen Sevilla
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 16, 1930
- Died
- June 27, 2023 (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
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
Filmography
Barefoot in the Kitchen
Movie · as (archive footage)
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
Lo + plus
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Carnival Night
Movie
Champs-Elysées
TV · as Self · 1 ep
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
Movie · as Carmina (archive footage)
Faces
Movie · as The Woman
The Apolitical Man
Movie · as Andrea
La noche de los cien pájaros
Movie · as Juana
La Promesa
Movie
Guerreras verdes
Movie · as Dolores / Rosa
Beatriz
Movie · as Doña Carlota
Nosotros, los decentes
Movie · as Maria
Cross of the Devil
Movie · as Maria
Death of a Hoodlum
Movie · as Marta
Terapia al desnudo
Movie · as Doctora Sol Esteve
Strip-tis a la inglesa
Movie
Canciones de nuestra vida
Movie · as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
Sex o no sex
Movie · as Angélica
House of the Damned
Movie · as Sandra
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Movie · as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
Una mujer de cabaret
Movie · as Rita Medina
No One Heard the Scream
Movie · as Elisa
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Movie · as Lina
The Boldest Job in the West
Movie · as Marion
La cera virgen
Movie · as María
Antony and Cleopatra
Movie · as Octavia
The Glass Ceiling
Movie · as Marta
Embrujo de amor
Movie · as Sovira
El apartamento de la tentación
Movie · as Julieta
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Movie · as Rosana Cubero
El relicario
Movie · as Virginia / Soledad
A Lady Called Andrew
Movie · as Elisa
Un adulterio decente
Movie · as Fernanda
El taxi de los conflictos
Movie · as Cantante
Night-Club
TV · as Self · 1 ep
La guerrillera de Villa
Movie · as Reyes Mendoza
Operación Plus Ultra
Movie · as Self
Camino del Rocío
Movie · as Esperanza Aguilar
La vida de Pedro Infante
Movie · as (archive footage)
Crucero de verano
Movie · as Patricia
Einer wird gewinnen
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Buscando a Mónica
Movie · as Mónica Durán
El balcón de la Luna
Movie · as Charo Ríos
King of Kings
Movie · as Mary Magdalene
Bread, Love and Andalucia
Movie · as Carmen García
Secretaria para todo
Movie · as Cristina
Revenge
Movie · as Andrea Díaz
Desert Warrior
Movie · as Princess Amina
Spanish Affair
Movie · as Mari Zarubia
La fierecilla domada
Movie · as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
Don Juan
Movie · as Serranilla
Requiebro
Movie · as Paloma Reyes
The Miller's Saucy Wife
Movie · as Lucía Villanueva
Congress in Seville
Movie · as Carmen Fuentes
Un caballero andaluz
Movie · as Esperanza "Colorín"
Love on Wheels
Movie · as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
Gitana Tenias Que Ser
Movie · as Pastora de los Reyes
La belle de Cadix
Movie · as Maria-Luisa
Reportaje
Movie · as María Eugenia Bazán
Feather in the Wind
Movie · as Héléna Châtelain
Imperial Violets
Movie · as Violetta
Babes in Bagdad
Movie · as Maura
La hermana San Sulpicio
Movie · as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
El sueño de Andalucía
Movie · as Dolores / Estrellita
Love and Desire
Movie · as Lola
Cuentos de la Alhambra
Movie · as Mariquilla
The Unruly Girl
Movie · as Mari Pepa
Filigrana
Movie · as Rosario Guadaira
Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Movie · as Araceli Vargas
La Guitarra de Gardel
Movie · as Carmelilla
Serenata española
Movie · as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)