Carmen Sevilla
66 movies
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 16, 1930
- Died
- Jun 27, 2023 (age 92)
- Place of birth
- Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
- Also known as
- Кармен Севилья · Carmelita Sevilla · María del Carmen García Galisteo
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.
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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.
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Known for
Carmen Sevilla: movies and TV shows
Acting (66)
- 2013 Barefoot in the Kitchen
as (archive footage)
- 1978 El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
as Carmina (archive footage)
- 1978 Faces
as The Woman
- 1977 The Apolitical Man
as Andrea
- 1976 Beatriz
as Doña Carlota
- 1976 Guerreras verdes
as Dolores / Rosa
- 1976 Nosotros, los decentes
as Maria
- 1976 La noche de los cien pájaros
as Juana
- 1976
- 1975 Death of a Hoodlum
as Marta
- 1975 Canciones de nuestra vida
as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
- 1975 Terapia al desnudo
as Doctora Sol Esteve
- 1975 Cross of the Devil
as Maria
- 1975
- 1974 Una mujer de cabaret
as Rita Medina
- 1974 House of the Damned
as Sandra
- 1974 Sex o no sex
as Angélica
- 1974 Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
- 1973
- 1973 No One Heard the Scream
as Elisa
- 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 The Glass Ceiling
as Marta
- 1970 A Lady Called Andrew
as Elisa
- 1970 Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
as Rosana Cubero
- 1970 El relicario
as Virginia / Soledad
- 1969 Un adulterio decente
as Fernanda
- 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
- 1958 Bread, Love and Andalucia
as Carmen García
- 1958 Revenge
as Andrea Díaz
- 1958 Secretaria para todo
as Cristina
- 1957 Desert Warrior
as Princess Amina
- 1957 Spanish Affair
as Mari Zarubia
- 1956 Don Juan
as Serranilla
- 1956 La fierecilla domada
as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
- 1955 The Miller's Saucy Wife
as Lucía Villanueva
- 1955 Congress in Seville
as Carmen Fuentes
- 1955 Requiebro
as Paloma Reyes
- 1954 Un caballero andaluz
as Esperanza "Colorín"
- 1954 Love on Wheels
as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
- 1953 La belle de Cadix
as Maria-Luisa
- 1953 Gitana Tenias Que Ser
as Pastora de los Reyes
- 1953 Reportaje
as María Eugenia Bazán
- 1952 Imperial Violets
as Violetta
- 1952 Babes in Bagdad
as Maura
- 1952 Feather in the Wind
as Héléna Châtelain
- 1952 La hermana San Sulpicio
as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
- 1951 Love and Desire
as Lola
- 1951 El sueño de Andalucía
as Dolores / Estrellita
- 1951 Andalusia
as Dolorès / Estrellita
- 1950 Cuentos de la Alhambra
as Mariquilla
- 1950 The Unruly Girl
as Mari Pepa
- 1949 La Guitarra de Gardel
as Carmelilla
- 1949 Filigrana
as Rosario Guadaira
- 1949 Jalisco canta en Sevilla
as Araceli Vargas
- 1947 Serenata española
as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
Talk shows and appearances (6)
- 2013 Cachitos de hierro y cromo
1 episode
- 1995 Lo + plus
1 episode
- 1982 Champs-Elysées
1 episode
- 1968 Night-Club
1 episode
- 1966
- 1964 Einer wird gewinnen
1 episode