Acting · Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain · Born October 16, 1930
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.
TVCachitos de hierro y cromo
2013
as Self (archive footage)
MovieBarefoot in the Kitchen
2013
as (archive footage)
TVLo + plus
1995
as Self - Guest
TVChamps-Elysées
1982
as Self
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
1978
as Carmina (archive footage)
MovieFaces
1978
as The Woman
MovieThe Apolitical Man
1977
as Andrea
MovieBeatriz
1976
as Doña Carlota
MovieGuerreras verdes
1976
as Dolores / Rosa
MovieNosotros, los decentes
1976
as Maria
MovieLa noche de los cien pájaros
1976
as Juana
MovieLa Promesa
1976
MovieDeath of a Hoodlum
1975
as Marta
MovieCanciones de nuestra vida
1975
as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
MovieTerapia al desnudo
1975
as Doctora Sol Esteve
MovieCross of the Devil
1975
as Maria
MovieStrip-tis a la inglesa
1975
MovieUna mujer de cabaret
1974
as Rita Medina
MovieHouse of the Damned
1974
as Sandra
MovieSex o no sex
1974
as Angélica
MovieDormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
1974
as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
MovieIt's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
1973
as Lina
MovieNo One Heard the Scream
1973
as Elisa
MovieAntony and Cleopatra
1972
as Octavia
MovieThe Boldest Job in the West
1972
as Marion
MovieLa cera virgen
1972
as María
MovieEmbrujo de amor
1971
as Sovira
MovieEl apartamento de la tentación
1971
as Julieta
MovieThe Glass Ceiling
1971
as Marta
MovieA Lady Called Andrew
1970
as Elisa
MovieEnseñar a un sinvergüenza
1970
as Rosana Cubero
MovieEl relicario
1970
as Virginia / Soledad
MovieUn adulterio decente
1969
as Fernanda
MovieEl taxi de los conflictos
1969
as Cantante
Night-Club
1968
as Self
MovieLa guerrillera de Villa
1967
as Reyes Mendoza
MovieCamino del Rocío
1966
as Esperanza Aguilar
MovieOperación Plus Ultra
1966
as Self
MovieLa vida de Pedro Infante
1966
as (archive footage)
MovieCrucero de verano
1964
as Patricia
Einer wird gewinnen
1964
as Self
MovieEl balcón de la Luna
1962
as Charo Ríos
MovieBuscando a Mónica
1962
as Mónica Durán
MovieKing of Kings
1961
as Mary Magdalene
MovieBread, Love and Andalucia
1958
as Carmen García
MovieRevenge
1958
as Andrea Díaz
MovieSecretaria para todo
1958
as Cristina
MovieDesert Warrior
1957
as Princess Amina
MovieSpanish Affair
1957
as Mari Zarubia
MovieDon Juan
1956
as Serranilla
MovieLa fierecilla domada
1956
as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
MovieThe Miller's Saucy Wife
1955
as Lucía Villanueva
MovieCongress in Seville
1955
as Carmen Fuentes
MovieRequiebro
1955
as Paloma Reyes
MovieUn caballero andaluz
1954
as Esperanza "Colorín"
MovieLove on Wheels
1954
as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
MovieLa belle de Cadix
1953
as Maria-Luisa
MovieGitana Tenias Que Ser
1953
as Pastora de los Reyes
MovieReportaje
1953
as María Eugenia Bazán
MovieImperial Violets
1952
as Violetta
MovieBabes in Bagdad
1952
as Maura
MovieFeather in the Wind
1952
as Héléna Châtelain
MovieLa hermana San Sulpicio
1952
as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
MovieLove and Desire
1951
as Lola
MovieEl sueño de Andalucía
1951
as Dolores / Estrellita
MovieAndalusia
1951
as Dolorès / Estrellita
MovieCuentos de la Alhambra
1950
as Mariquilla
MovieThe Unruly Girl
1950
as Mari Pepa
MovieLa Guitarra de Gardel
1949
as Carmelilla
MovieFiligrana
1949
as Rosario Guadaira
MovieJalisco canta en Sevilla
1949
as Araceli Vargas
MovieSerenata española
1947
as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
