Carmen Sevilla
Acting • Born 1930-10-16 – Died 2023-06-27
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.
Filmography
72 credits
No One Heard the Scream
Movie • 1973
Elisa
King of Kings
Movie • 1961
Mary Magdalene
Crucero de verano
Movie • 1964
Patricia
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Movie • 1970
Rosana Cubero
Bread, Love and Andalucia
Movie • 1958
Carmen García
Operación Plus Ultra
Movie • 1966
Self
Un adulterio decente
Movie • 1969
Fernanda
Cuentos de la Alhambra
Movie • 1950
Mariquilla
Buscando a Mónica
Movie • 1962
Mónica Durán
Feather in the Wind
Movie • 1952
Héléna Châtelain
Requiebro
Movie • 1955
Paloma Reyes
Secretaria para todo
Movie • 1958
Cristina
El relicario
Movie • 1970
Virginia / Soledad
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
Movie • 1978
Carmina (archive footage)
El sueño de Andalucía
Movie • 1951
Dolores / Estrellita
A Lady Called Andrew
Movie • 1970
Elisa
Gitana Tenias Que Ser
Movie • 1953
Pastora de los Reyes
Love and Desire
Movie • 1951
Lola
Camino del Rocío
Movie • 1966
Esperanza Aguilar
Un caballero andaluz
Movie • 1954
Esperanza "Colorín"
Desert Warrior
Movie • 1957
Princess Amina
The Glass Ceiling
Movie • 1971
Marta
Revenge
Movie • 1958
Andrea Díaz
Spanish Affair
Movie • 1957
Mari Zarubia
The Miller's Saucy Wife
Movie • 1955
Lucía Villanueva
La fierecilla domada
Movie • 1956
Catalina de Martos y Ribera
The Boldest Job in the West
Movie • 1972
Marion
Embrujo de amor
Movie • 1971
Sovira
La belle de Cadix
Movie • 1953
Maria-Luisa
The Unruly Girl
Movie • 1950
Mari Pepa
The Apolitical Man
Movie • 1977
Andrea
Andalusia
Movie • 1951
Dolorès / Estrellita
Cross of the Devil
Movie • 1975
Maria
La noche de los cien pájaros
Movie • 1976
Juana
Death of a Hoodlum
Movie • 1975
Marta
La Promesa
Movie • 1976
Don Juan
Movie • 1956
Serranilla
El taxi de los conflictos
Movie • 1969
Cantante
Guerreras verdes
Movie • 1976
Dolores / Rosa
Filigrana
Movie • 1949
Rosario Guadaira
La cera virgen
Movie • 1972
María
Congress in Seville
Movie • 1955
Carmen Fuentes
Sex o no sex
Movie • 1974
Angélica
La guerrillera de Villa
Movie • 1967
Reyes Mendoza
House of the Damned
Movie • 1974
Sandra
Beatriz
Movie • 1976
Doña Carlota
La vida de Pedro Infante
Movie • 1966
(archive footage)
Imperial Violets
Movie • 1952
Violetta
Terapia al desnudo
Movie • 1975
Doctora Sol Esteve
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Movie • 1973
Lina
Nosotros, los decentes
Movie • 1976
Maria
El balcón de la Luna
Movie • 1962
Charo Ríos
Antony and Cleopatra
Movie • 1972
Octavia
Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Movie • 1949
Araceli Vargas
Babes in Bagdad
Movie • 1952
Maura
Faces
Movie • 1978
The Woman
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Movie • 1974
Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
El apartamento de la tentación
Movie • 1971
Julieta
Una mujer de cabaret
Movie • 1974
Rita Medina
La hermana San Sulpicio
Movie • 1952
Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
Strip-tis a la inglesa
Movie • 1975
La Guitarra de Gardel
Movie • 1949
Carmelilla
Serenata española
Movie • 1947
Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
Canciones de nuestra vida
Movie • 1975
Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
Reportaje
Movie • 1953
María Eugenia Bazán
Love on Wheels
Movie • 1954
Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
Barefoot in the Kitchen
Movie • 2013
(archive footage)
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
TV • 2013
Self (archive footage)
Einer wird gewinnen
TV • 1964
Self
Champs-Elysées
TV • 1982
Self
Lo + plus
TV • 1995
Self - Guest
Night-Club
TV • 1968
Self