
Carmen Sevilla
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.
Top Rated Movies
Complete Filmography & Verdicts
| Year | Movie | Character | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Barefoot in the Kitchen | (archive footage) | Average | |
| 1976 | Nosotros, los decentes | Maria | Flop | |
| 1975 | Death of a Hoodlum | Marta | Flop | |
| 1975 | Cross of the Devil | Maria | Average | |
| 1974 | House of the Damned | Sandra | Flop | |
| 1974 | Sex o no sex | Angélica | Flop | |
| 1974 | Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar | Carmen Sevilla (uncredited) | Average | |
| 1973 | No One Heard the Scream | Elisa | Average | |
| 1973 | It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone | Lina | Average | |
| 1972 | Antony and Cleopatra | Octavia | Average | |
| 1972 | The Boldest Job in the West | Marion | Average | |
| 1972 | La cera virgen | María | Super Hit | |
| 1971 | Embrujo de amor | Sovira | Average | |
| 1971 | El apartamento de la tentación | Julieta | Flop | |
| 1971 | The Glass Ceiling | Marta | Flop | |
| 1970 | A Lady Called Andrew | Elisa | Flop | |
| 1970 | El relicario | Virginia / Soledad | Average | |
| 1969 | El taxi de los conflictos | Cantante | Super Hit | |
| 1967 | La guerrillera de Villa | Reyes Mendoza | Flop | |
| 1966 | Camino del Rocío | Esperanza Aguilar | Flop | |
| 1966 | Operación Plus Ultra | Self | Average | |
| 1966 | La vida de Pedro Infante | (archive footage) | Flop | |
| 1964 | Crucero de verano | Patricia | Flop | |
| 1962 | El balcón de la Luna | Charo Ríos | Super Hit | |
| 1962 | Buscando a Mónica | Mónica Durán | Average | |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Mary Magdalene | Hit | |
| 1958 | Bread, Love and Andalucia | Carmen García | Average | |
| 1958 | Revenge | Andrea Díaz | Average | |
| 1958 | Secretaria para todo | Cristina | Average | |
| 1957 | Desert Warrior | Princess Amina | Flop | |
| 1957 | Spanish Affair | Mari Zarubia | Average | |
| 1956 | Don Juan | Serranilla | Average | |
| 1956 | La fierecilla domada | Catalina de Martos y Ribera | Super Hit | |
| 1955 | The Miller's Saucy Wife | Lucía Villanueva | Flop | |
| 1955 | Congress in Seville | Carmen Fuentes | Hit | |
| 1955 | Requiebro | Paloma Reyes | Super Hit | |
| 1953 | La belle de Cadix | Maria-Luisa | Flop | |
| 1953 | Gitana tenías que ser | Pastora de los Reyes | Super Hit | |
| 1953 | Reportaje | María Eugenia Bazán | Hit | |
| 1952 | Imperial Violets | Violetta | Flop | |
| 1952 | Babes in Bagdad | Maura | Flop | |
| 1952 | Feather in the Wind | Héléna Châtelain | Hit | |
| 1952 | La hermana San Sulpicio | Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio | Flop | |
| 1951 | Love and Desire | Lola | Super Hit | |
| 1951 | El sueño de Andalucía | Dolores / Estrellita | Super Hit | |
| 1951 | Andalusia | Dolorès / Estrellita | Average | |
| 1950 | Cuentos de la Alhambra | Mariquilla | Super Hit | |
| 1950 | The Unruly Girl | Mari Pepa | Average | |
| 1949 | Filigrana | Rosario Guadaira | Average | |
| 1949 | Jalisco canta en Sevilla | Araceli Vargas | Average |




