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Carmen Sevilla
Actor
Born October 16, 1930Died June 27, 2023 (92 years)
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.
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
| 2013 | Barefoot in the Kitchen · as (archive Footage) |
| 1978 | Rostros · as The Woman |
| 1977 | The Apolitical Man · as Andrea |
| 1976 | Beatriz · as Doña Carlota |
| 1976 | Nosotros, los decentes · as Maria |
| 1976 | La noche de los cien pájaros · as Juana |
| 1975 | Muerte de un quinqui · as Marta |
| 1975 | The Devil's Cross · as Maria |
| 1974 | Una mujer de cabaret · as Rita Medina |
| 1974 | La loba y la Paloma · as Sandra |
| 1974 | Sex o no sex · as Angélica |
| 1974 | Dormir y ligar: todo es empezar · as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited) |
| 1973 | No One Heard the Scream · as Elisa |
| 1973 | No es bueno que el hombre esté solo · as Lina |
| 1972 | Antony and Cleopatra · as Octavia |
| 1972 | The Boldest Job in the West · as Marion |
| 1972 | La cera virgen · as María |
| 1971 | Embrujo de amor · as Sovira |
| 1971 | El apartamento de la tentación · as Julieta |
| 1971 | Glass Ceiling · as Marta |
| 1970 | Una señora llamada Andrés · as Elisa |
| 1970 | Enseñar a un sinvergüenza · as Rosana Cubero |
| 1970 | El relicario · as Virginia / Soledad |
| 1969 | El taxi de los conflictos · as Cantante |
| 1967 | La guerrillera de Villa · as Reyes Mendoza |
| 1966 | Camino del Rocío · as Esperanza Aguilar |
| 1966 | La vida de Pedro Infante · as (archive Footage) |
| 1964 | Crucero de verano · as Patricia |
| 1962 | El balcón de la Luna · as Charo Ríos |
| 1962 | Buscando a Mónica · as Mónica Durán |
| 1961 | King of Kings · as Mary Magdalene |
| 1959 | European Nights · as Cast |
| 1958 | Bread, Love and Andalucia · as Carmen García |
| 1958 | Vengeance · as Andrea Díaz |
| 1958 | Secretaria para todo · as Cristina |
| 1957 | Desert Warrior · as Princess Amina |
| 1957 | Spanish Affair · as Mari Zarubia |
| 1956 | The Taming of the Shrew · as Catalina De Martos Y Ribera |
| 1956 | Don Juan · as Serranilla |
| 1955 | La pícara molinera · as Lucía Villanueva |
| 1955 | Congreso en Sevilla · as Carmen Fuentes |
| 1955 | Requiebro · as Paloma Reyes |
| 1953 | La belle de Cadix · as Maria-Luisa |
| 1953 | Gitana tenías que ser · as Pastora De Los Reyes |
| 1953 | Reportaje · as María Eugenia Bazán |
| 1952 | Violetas imperiales · as Violetta |
| 1952 | Babes in Bagdad · as Maura |
| 1952 | La hermana San Sulpicio · as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio |
| 1951 | Andalousie · as Dolorès / Estrellita |
| 1950 | La revoltosa · as Mari Pepa |
| 1950 | Cuentos de la Alhambra · as Mariquilla |
| 1949 | Filigrana · as Rosario Guadaira |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Dancer |
| 1947 | Spanish Serenade · as Clementina (joven) (uncredited) |