1930-10-16 Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
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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Con la pata quebrada | (archive footage) | 2013-06-14 |
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El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa | Carmina (archive footage) | 1978-06-21 |
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Rostros | The Woman | 1978-06-19 |
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El apolítico | Andrea | 1977-05-02 |
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La Promesa | 1976-01-01 | |
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Nosotros, los decentes | Maria | 1976-02-16 |
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Beatriz | Doña Carlota | 1976-12-06 |
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Guerreras verdes | Dolores / Rosa | 1976-09-15 |
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La noche de los cien pájaros | Juana | 1976-01-01 |
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Muerte de un quinqui | Marta | 1975-12-31 |
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La cruz del diablo | Maria | 1975-03-29 |
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Terapia al desnudo | Doctora Sol Esteve | 1975-04-25 |
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Canciones de nuestra vida | Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage) | 1975-11-24 |
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Strip-tis a la inglesa | 1975-01-01 | |
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La loba y la Paloma | Sandra | 1974-09-08 |
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Sex o no sex | Angélica | 1974-09-05 |
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Una mujer de cabaret | Rita Medina | 1974-12-02 |
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Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar | Carmen Sevilla (uncredited) | 1974-05-15 |
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Nadie oyó gritar | Elisa | 1973-03-23 |
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No es bueno que el hombre esté solo | Lina | 1973-01-01 |
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El más fabuloso golpe del Far-West | Marion | 1972-03-06 |
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Antony and Cleopatra | Octavia | 1972-03-18 |
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La cera virgen | María | 1972-02-21 |
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El apartamento de la tentación | Julieta | 1971-05-24 |
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Embrujo de amor | Sovira | 1971-07-08 |
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El techo de cristal | Marta | 1971-05-03 |
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Enseñar a un sinvergüenza | Rosana Cubero | 1970-04-25 |
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Una señora llamada Andrés | Elisa | 1970-11-19 |
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El relicario | Virginia / Soledad | 1970-03-29 |
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Un adulterio decente | Fernanda | 1969-08-25 |
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El taxi de los conflictos | Cantante | 1969-04-16 |
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La guerrillera de Villa | Reyes Mendoza | 1967-11-15 |
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Camino del Rocío | Esperanza Aguilar | 1966-12-05 |
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Operación Plus Ultra | Self | 1966-09-20 |
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La vida de Pedro Infante | (archive footage) | 1966-04-20 |
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Crucero de verano | Patricia | 1964-05-28 |
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El balcón de la Luna | Charo Ríos | 1962-10-01 |
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Buscando a Mónica | Mónica Durán | 1962-01-29 |
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King of Kings | Mary Magdalene | 1961-10-11 |
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La venganza | Andrea Díaz | 1958-05-02 |
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Pane, amore e Andalusia | Carmen García | 1958-12-04 |
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Secretaria para todo | Cristina | 1958-01-01 |
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Los amantes del desierto | Princess Amina | 1957-10-31 |
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Spanish Affair | Mari Zarubia | 1957-10-25 |
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Don Juan | Serranilla | 1956-05-09 |
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La fierecilla domada | Catalina de Martos y Ribera | 1956-01-23 |
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Requiebro | Paloma Reyes | 1955-01-01 |
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La pícara molinera | Lucía Villanueva | 1955-12-05 |
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Congreso en Sevilla | Carmen Fuentes | 1955-09-03 |
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Un caballero andaluz | Esperanza "Colorín" | 1954-10-08 |
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Amor sobre ruedas | Pasajera del avión (no acreditado) | 1954-09-13 |
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Gitana tenías que ser | Pastora de los Reyes | 1953-11-19 |
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Reportaje | María Eugenia Bazán | 1953-11-13 |
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La belle de Cadix | Maria-Luisa | 1953-12-24 |
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La hermana San Sulpicio | Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio | 1952-10-06 |
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Babes in Bagdad | Maura | 1952-12-07 |
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Violettes impériales | Violetta | 1952-12-12 |
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Plume au vent | Héléna Châtelain | 1952-10-17 |
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Le Désir et l'Amour | Lola | 1951-10-09 |
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El sueño de Andalucía | Dolores / Estrellita | 1951-03-16 |
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Andalousie | Dolorès / Estrellita | 1951-03-16 |
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La revoltosa | Mari Pepa | 1950-03-23 |
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Cuentos de la Alhambra | Mariquilla | 1950-08-24 |
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Filigrana | Rosario Guadaira | 1949-04-01 |
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La Guitarra de Gardel | Carmelilla | 1949-12-22 |
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Jalisco canta en Sevilla | Araceli Vargas | 1949-01-31 |
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Serenata española | Clementina (joven) (uncredited) | 1947-05-12 |