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