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