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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as Self (archive footage)
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as (archive footage)
1978
as Carmina (archive footage)
1978
as The Woman
1977
as Andrea
1976
as Doña Carlota
1976
as Dolores / Rosa
1976
as Maria
1976
as Juana
1976
1975
as Marta
1975
as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
1975
as Doctora Sol Esteve
1975
as Maria
1975
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as Rita Medina
1974
as Sandra
1974
as Angélica
1974
as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
1973
as Elisa
1973
as Lina
1972
as Octavia
1972
as Marion
1972
as María
1971
as Sovira
1971
as Julieta
1971
as Marta
1970
as Elisa
1970
as Rosana Cubero
1970
as Virginia / Soledad
1969
as Fernanda
1969
as Cantante
1967
as Reyes Mendoza
1966
as Esperanza Aguilar
1966
as Self
1966
as (archive footage)
1964
as Patricia
1962
as Charo Ríos
1962
as Mónica Durán
1961
as Mary Magdalene
1958
as Carmen García
1958
as Andrea Díaz
1958
as Cristina
1957
as Princess Amina
1957
as Mari Zarubia
1956
as Serranilla
1956
as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
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as Lucía Villanueva
1955
as Carmen Fuentes
1955
as Paloma Reyes
1954
as Esperanza "Colorín"
1954
as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
1953
as Maria-Luisa
1953
as Pastora de los Reyes
1953
as María Eugenia Bazán
1952
as Violetta
1952
as Maura
1952
as Héléna Châtelain
1952
as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
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as Lola
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as Dolores / Estrellita
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as Dolorès / Estrellita
1950
as Mariquilla
1950
as Mari Pepa
1949
as Carmelilla
1949
as Rosario Guadaira
1949
as Araceli Vargas
1947
as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)