Carmen Sevilla
Acting
Born: October 16, 1930 · Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
Died: June 27, 2023 (aged 92)
Highest Rated
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
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Movies (65)
King of Kings
Mary Magdalene
Antony and Cleopatra
Octavia
A Lady Called Andrew
Elisa
Serenata española
Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
Imperial Violets
Violetta
El apartamento de la tentación
Julieta
The Apolitical Man
Andrea
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Rosana Cubero
El taxi de los conflictos
Cantante
The Glass Ceiling
Marta
House of the Damned
Sandra
Gitana Tenias Que Ser
Pastora de los Reyes
Don Juan
Serranilla
Bread, Love and Andalucia
Carmen García
Canciones de nuestra vida
Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
Desert Warrior
Princess Amina
Barefoot in the Kitchen
(archive footage)
La guerrillera de Villa
Reyes Mendoza
Death of a Hoodlum
Marta
The Boldest Job in the West
Marion
La belle de Cadix
Maria-Luisa
Sex o no sex
Angélica
Babes in Bagdad
Maura
Camino del Rocío
Esperanza Aguilar
Love and Desire
Lola
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
La vida de Pedro Infante
(archive footage)
Cross of the Devil
Maria
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Lina
El sueño de Andalucía
Dolores / Estrellita
Cuentos de la Alhambra
Mariquilla
Spanish Affair
Mari Zarubia
Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Araceli Vargas
Strip-tis a la inglesa
1975
El balcón de la Luna
Charo Ríos
Requiebro
Paloma Reyes
La hermana San Sulpicio
Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
La noche de los cien pájaros
Juana
Revenge
Andrea Díaz
Una mujer de cabaret
Rita Medina
Beatriz
Doña Carlota
La fierecilla domada
Catalina de Martos y Ribera
The Miller's Saucy Wife
Lucía Villanueva
Embrujo de amor
Sovira
Un adulterio decente
Fernanda
Reportaje
María Eugenia Bazán
Filigrana
Rosario Guadaira
Guerreras verdes
Dolores / Rosa
La Guitarra de Gardel
Carmelilla
Love on Wheels
Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
Buscando a Mónica
Mónica Durán
No One Heard the Scream
Elisa
Terapia al desnudo
Doctora Sol Esteve
Crucero de verano
Patricia
Congress in Seville
Carmen Fuentes
The Unruly Girl
Mari Pepa
La cera virgen
María
Un caballero andaluz
Esperanza "Colorín"
Feather in the Wind
Héléna Châtelain
Andalusia
Dolorès / Estrellita
Nosotros, los decentes
Maria
Secretaria para todo
Cristina
El relicario
Virginia / Soledad
Faces
The Woman
La Promesa
1976
