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.
Acted in 65
2010s
- 2013
Barefoot in the Kitchen
(archive footage)
1980s
- 1984
Carnival Night
Movie
1970s
- 1978
Faces
The Woman
- 1977
- 1976
Beatriz
Doña Carlota
Guerreras verdes
Dolores / Rosa
Nosotros, los decentes
Maria
La noche de los cien pájaros
Juana
La Promesa
Movie
- 1975
Death of a Hoodlum
Marta
Canciones de nuestra vida
Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
Terapia al desnudo
Doctora Sol Esteve
Cross of the Devil
Maria
Strip-tis a la inglesa
Movie
- 1974
Una mujer de cabaret
Rita Medina
House of the Damned
Sandra
Sex o no sex
Angélica
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
- 1973
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Lina
No One Heard the Scream
Elisa
- 1972
The Boldest Job in the West
Marion
La cera virgen
María
- 1971
Embrujo de amor
Sovira
El apartamento de la tentación
Julieta
The Glass Ceiling
Marta
- 1970
A Lady Called Andrew
Elisa
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Rosana Cubero
El relicario
Virginia / Soledad
1960s
- 1969
Un adulterio decente
Fernanda
El taxi de los conflictos
Cantante
- 1967
La guerrillera de Villa
Reyes Mendoza
- 1966
Camino del Rocío
Esperanza Aguilar
- 1964
Crucero de verano
Patricia
- 1962
El balcón de la Luna
Charo Ríos
Buscando a Mónica
Mónica Durán
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
Bread, Love and Andalucia
Carmen García
Revenge
Andrea Díaz
Secretaria para todo
Cristina
- 1957
Desert Warrior
Princess Amina
Spanish Affair
Mari Zarubia
- 1956
Don Juan
Serranilla
La fierecilla domada
Catalina de Martos y Ribera
- 1955
The Miller's Saucy Wife
Lucía Villanueva
Congress in Seville
Carmen Fuentes
- 1954
Un caballero andaluz
Esperanza "Colorín"
Love on Wheels
Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
- 1953
La belle de Cadix
Maria-Luisa
Reportaje
María Eugenia Bazán
- 1952
Imperial Violets
Violetta
Babes in Bagdad
Maura
Feather in the Wind
Héléna Châtelain
La hermana San Sulpicio
Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
- 1951
Love and Desire
Lola
El sueño de Andalucía
Dolores / Estrellita
- 1950
Cuentos de la Alhambra
Mariquilla
The Unruly Girl
Mari Pepa
1940s
- 1949
La Guitarra de Gardel
Carmelilla
Filigrana
Rosario Guadaira
Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Araceli Vargas
- 1947
Appearances4
1990s
- 1995
1980s
- 1982
1960s
- 1966
Operación Plus Ultra
Self