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Carmen Sevilla

Carmen Sevilla

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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.

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Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

2013

as Self (archive footage)

Barefoot in the Kitchen

Barefoot in the Kitchen

2013

as (archive footage)

El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa

El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa

1978

as Carmina (archive footage)

Faces

Faces

1978

as The Woman

The Apolitical Man

The Apolitical Man

1977

as Andrea

Beatriz

Beatriz

1976

as Doña Carlota

Guerreras verdes

Guerreras verdes

1976

as Dolores / Rosa

Nosotros, los decentes

Nosotros, los decentes

1976

as Maria

La noche de los cien pájaros

La noche de los cien pájaros

1976

as Juana

La Promesa

La Promesa

1976

Death of a Hoodlum

Death of a Hoodlum

1975

as Marta

Canciones de nuestra vida

Canciones de nuestra vida

1975

as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)

Terapia al desnudo

Terapia al desnudo

1975

as Doctora Sol Esteve

Cross of the Devil

Cross of the Devil

1975

as Maria

Strip-tis a la inglesa

Strip-tis a la inglesa

1975

Una mujer de cabaret

Una mujer de cabaret

1974

as Rita Medina

House of the Damned

House of the Damned

1974

as Sandra

Sex o no sex

Sex o no sex

1974

as Angélica

Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar

Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar

1974

as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)

No One Heard the Scream

No One Heard the Scream

1973

as Elisa

It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone

It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone

1973

as Lina

Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

1972

as Octavia

The Boldest Job in the West

The Boldest Job in the West

1972

as Marion

La cera virgen

La cera virgen

1972

as María

Embrujo de amor

Embrujo de amor

1971

as Sovira

El apartamento de la tentación

El apartamento de la tentación

1971

as Julieta

The Glass Ceiling

The Glass Ceiling

1971

as Marta

A Lady Called Andrew

A Lady Called Andrew

1970

as Elisa

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza

1970

as Rosana Cubero

El relicario

El relicario

1970

as Virginia / Soledad

Un adulterio decente

Un adulterio decente

1969

as Fernanda

El taxi de los conflictos

El taxi de los conflictos

1969

as Cantante

La guerrillera de Villa

La guerrillera de Villa

1967

as Reyes Mendoza

Camino del Rocío

Camino del Rocío

1966

as Esperanza Aguilar

Operación Plus Ultra

Operación Plus Ultra

1966

as Self

La vida de Pedro Infante

La vida de Pedro Infante

1966

as (archive footage)

Crucero de verano

Crucero de verano

1964

as Patricia

El balcón de la Luna

El balcón de la Luna

1962

as Charo Ríos

Buscando a Mónica

Buscando a Mónica

1962

as Mónica Durán

King of Kings

King of Kings

1961

as Mary Magdalene

Bread, Love and Andalucia

Bread, Love and Andalucia

1958

as Carmen García

Revenge

Revenge

1958

as Andrea Díaz

Secretaria para todo

Secretaria para todo

1958

as Cristina

Desert Warrior

Desert Warrior

1957

as Princess Amina

Spanish Affair

Spanish Affair

1957

as Mari Zarubia

Don Juan

Don Juan

1956

as Serranilla

La fierecilla domada

La fierecilla domada

1956

as Catalina de Martos y Ribera

The Miller's Saucy Wife

The Miller's Saucy Wife

1955

as Lucía Villanueva

Congress in Seville

Congress in Seville

1955

as Carmen Fuentes

Requiebro

Requiebro

1955

as Paloma Reyes

Un caballero andaluz

Un caballero andaluz

1954

as Esperanza "Colorín"

Love on Wheels

Love on Wheels

1954

as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)

La belle de Cadix

La belle de Cadix

1953

as Maria-Luisa

Gitana tenías que ser

Gitana tenías que ser

1953

as Pastora de los Reyes

Reportaje

Reportaje

1953

as María Eugenia Bazán

Imperial Violets

Imperial Violets

1952

as Violetta

Babes in Bagdad

Babes in Bagdad

1952

as Maura

Feather in the Wind

Feather in the Wind

1952

as Héléna Châtelain

La hermana San Sulpicio

La hermana San Sulpicio

1952

as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio

Love and Desire

Love and Desire

1951

as Lola

El sueño de Andalucía

El sueño de Andalucía

1951

as Dolores / Estrellita

Andalusia

Andalusia

1951

as Dolorès / Estrellita

Cuentos de la Alhambra

Cuentos de la Alhambra

1950

as Mariquilla

The Unruly Girl

The Unruly Girl

1950

as Mari Pepa

La Guitarra de Gardel

La Guitarra de Gardel

1949

as Carmelilla

Filigrana

Filigrana

1949

as Rosario Guadaira

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

1949

as Araceli Vargas

Serenata española

Serenata española

1947

as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)