Carmen Sevilla

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: Acting

Born: Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain, 1930-10-16

Died: 2023-06-27

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1947	Serenata española	Clementina (joven) (uncredited)	0
2	1949	Jalisco canta en Sevilla	Araceli Vargas	62
3	1949	Filigrana	Rosario Guadaira	60
4	1949	La Guitarra de Gardel	Carmelilla	0
5	1950	The Unruly Girl	Mari Pepa	62
6	1950	Cuentos de la Alhambra	Mariquilla	88
7	1951	El sueño de Andalucía	Dolores / Estrellita	80
8	1951	Andalusia	Dolorès / Estrellita	62
9	1951	Love and Desire	Lola	0
10	1952	La hermana San Sulpicio	Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio	50
11	1952	Feather in the Wind	Héléna Châtelain	70
12	1952	Babes in Bagdad	Maura	50
13	1952	Imperial Violets	Violetta	54
14	1953	Reportaje	María Eugenia Bazán	69
15	1953	Gitana tenías que ser	Pastora de los Reyes	75
16	1953	La belle de Cadix	Maria-Luisa	54
17	1954	Love on Wheels	Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)	0
18	1954	Un caballero andaluz	Esperanza "Colorín"	0
19	1955	Requiebro	Paloma Reyes	60
20	1955	Congress in Seville	Carmen Fuentes	65
21	1955	The Miller's Saucy Wife	Lucía Villanueva	50
22	1956	La fierecilla domada	Catalina de Martos y Ribera	80
23	1956	Don Juan	Serranilla	63
24	1957	Spanish Affair	Mari Zarubia	55
25	1957	Desert Warrior	Princess Amina	50
26	1958	Secretaria para todo	Cristina	60
27	1958	Revenge	Andrea Díaz	58
28	1958	Bread, Love and Andalucia	Carmen García	62
29	1961	King of Kings	Mary Magdalene	71
30	1962	Buscando a Mónica	Mónica Durán	60
31	1962	El balcón de la Luna	Charo Ríos	100
32	1964	Crucero de verano	Patricia	50
33	1966	La vida de Pedro Infante	(archive footage)	47
34	1966	Operación Plus Ultra	Self	60
35	1966	Camino del Rocío	Esperanza Aguilar	54
36	1967	La guerrillera de Villa	Reyes Mendoza	44
37	1969	El taxi de los conflictos	Cantante	80
38	1969	Un adulterio decente	Fernanda	15
39	1970	El relicario	Virginia / Soledad	60
40	1970	Enseñar a un sinvergüenza	Rosana Cubero	40
41	1970	A Lady Called Andrew	Elisa	50
42	1971	The Glass Ceiling	Marta	55
43	1971	El apartamento de la tentación	Julieta	50
44	1971	Embrujo de amor	Sovira	57
45	1972	La cera virgen	María	100
46	1972	The Boldest Job in the West	Marion	57
47	1972	Antony and Cleopatra	Octavia	56
48	1973	It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone	Lina	60
49	1973	No One Heard the Scream	Elisa	57
50	1974	Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar	Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)	58
51	1974	Sex o no sex	Angélica	43
52	1974	House of the Damned	Sandra	50
53	1974	Una mujer de cabaret	Rita Medina	30
54	1975	Strip-tis a la inglesa		10
55	1975	Cross of the Devil	Maria	55
56	1975	Terapia al desnudo	Doctora Sol Esteve	0
57	1975	Canciones de nuestra vida	Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)	0
58	1975	Death of a Hoodlum	Marta	54
59	1976	La noche de los cien pájaros	Juana	50
60	1976	La Promesa		0
61	1976	Nosotros, los decentes	Maria	55
62	1976	Guerreras verdes	Dolores / Rosa	20
63	1976	Beatriz	Doña Carlota	39
64	1977	The Apolitical Man	Andrea	42
65	1978	Faces	The Woman	15
66	1978	El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa	Carmina (archive footage)	20
67	2013	Barefoot in the Kitchen	(archive footage)	60

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1964	Einer wird gewinnen	Self	70
2	1968	Night-Club	Self	0
3	1982	Champs-Elysées	Self	63
4	1995	Lo + plus	Self - Guest	0
5	2013	Cachitos de hierro y cromo	Self (archive footage)	77

Carmen Sevilla

Film

Television