Carmen Sevilla
Age: N/A | From: Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
Person Details
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Aliases: Кармен Севилья , Carmelita Sevilla , María del Carmen García Galisteo
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
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Movie Involvements: 34
TV Involvements: 2
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
(2013) Self (archive footage)
King of Kings
(1961) Mary Magdalene
Night-Club
(1968) self
Antony and Cleopatra
(1972) Octavia
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
(1973) Lina
No One Heard the Scream
(1973) Elisa
Barefoot in the Kitchen
(2013) (archive footage)
La vida de Pedro Infante
(1966) (archive footage)Acting
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Self (archive footage) | |
| (archive footage) | ||
| 1982 | Self | |
| 1978 | Carmina (archive footage) | |
| The Woman | ||
| 1977 | Andrea | |
| 1976 | Doña Carlota | |
| Dolores / Rosa | ||
| Maria | ||
| Juana | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1975 | Marta | |
| Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage) | ||
| Doctora Sol Esteve | ||
| Maria | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1974 | Rita Medina | |
| Sandra | ||
| Angélica | ||
| Carmen Sevilla (uncredited) | ||
| 1973 | Elisa | |
| Lina | ||
| 1972 | Octavia | |
| Marion | ||
| María | ||
| 1971 | Sovira | |
| Julieta | ||
| Marta | ||
| 1970 | Elisa | |
| Rosana Cubero | ||
| Virginia / Soledad | ||
| 1969 | Fernanda | |
| Cantante | ||
| 1968 | self | |
| 1967 | Reyes Mendoza | |
| 1966 | Esperanza Aguilar | |
| Self | ||
| (archive footage) | ||
| 1964 | Patricia | |
| Self | ||
| 1962 | Charo Ríos | |
| Mónica Durán | ||
| 1961 | Mary Magdalene | |
| 1958 | Carmen García | |
| Andrea Díaz | ||
| Cristina | ||
| 1957 | Princess Amina | |
| Mari Zarubia | ||
| 1956 | Serranilla | |
| Catalina de Martos y Ribera | ||
| 1955 | Lucía Villanueva | |
| Carmen Fuentes | ||
| Paloma Reyes | ||
| 1954 | Esperanza 'Colorín' | |
| (uncredited) | ||
| 1953 | Maria-Luisa | |
| Pastora de los Reyes | ||
| María Eugenia Bazán | ||
| 1952 | Violetta | |
| Héléna Châtelain | ||
| Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio | ||
| 1951 | Lola, Antonio's fiancée | |
| Dolorès / Estrellita | ||
| Dolores / Estrellita | ||
| 1950 | Mariquilla | |
| Mari Pepa | ||
| 1949 | Carmelilla | |
| Rosario Guadaira | ||
| Araceli Vargas | ||
| 1947 | Clementina (joven) (uncredited) | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
