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