Carmen Sevilla
Photoplayd Industry Rating
Not enough rated films yet to compute a weighted score.
Roles are weighted by involvement: director 1.0, screenwriter 0.7, lead 0.8, supporting 0.4, crew 0.1.
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.
Known for
Credits
King of Kings (1961)
as Mary Magdalene
The Apolitical Man (1977)
as Andrea
Serenata española (1947)
as Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
Camino del Rocío (1966)
as Esperanza Aguilar
Imperial Violets (1952)
as Violetta
Antony and Cleopatra (1972)
as Octavia
A Lady Called Andrew (1970)
as Elisa
Don Juan (1956)
as Serranilla
Filigrana (1949)
as Rosario Guadaira
Requiebro (1955)
as Paloma Reyes
Desert Warrior (1957)
as Princess Amina
Gitana Tenias Que Ser (1953)
as Pastora de los Reyes
Sex o no sex (1974)
as Angélica
Embrujo de amor (1971)
as Sovira
La belle de Cadix (1953)
as Maria-Luisa
Revenge (1958)
as Andrea Díaz
Spanish Affair (1957)
as Mari Zarubia
No One Heard the Scream (1973)
as Elisa
Love on Wheels (1954)
as Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
Barefoot in the Kitchen (2013)
as (archive footage)
Babes in Bagdad (1952)
as Maura
La fierecilla domada (1956)
as Catalina de Martos y Ribera
Operación Plus Ultra (1966)
as Self
Bread, Love and Andalucia (1958)
as Carmen García
House of the Damned (1974)
as Sandra
Crucero de verano (1964)
as Patricia
Cross of the Devil (1975)
as Maria
Beatriz (1976)
as Doña Carlota
El taxi de los conflictos (1969)
as Cantante
The Glass Ceiling (1971)
as Marta
Love and Desire (1951)
as Lola
Death of a Hoodlum (1975)
as Marta
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone (1973)
as Lina
El sueño de Andalucía (1951)
as Dolores / Estrellita
La hermana San Sulpicio (1952)
as Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza (1970)
as Rosana Cubero
El apartamento de la tentación (1971)
as Julieta
Andalusia (1951)
as Dolorès / Estrellita
Cuentos de la Alhambra (1950)
as Mariquilla
The Boldest Job in the West (1972)
as Marion
Guerreras verdes (1976)
as Dolores / Rosa
Terapia al desnudo (1975)
as Doctora Sol Esteve
El relicario (1970)
as Virginia / Soledad
Feather in the Wind (1952)
as Héléna Châtelain
La cera virgen (1972)
as María
La noche de los cien pájaros (1976)
as Juana
Un adulterio decente (1969)
as Fernanda
La guerrillera de Villa (1967)
as Reyes Mendoza
The Miller's Saucy Wife (1955)
as Lucía Villanueva
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar (1974)
as Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
El balcón de la Luna (1962)
as Charo Ríos
La vida de Pedro Infante (1966)
as (archive footage)
The Unruly Girl (1950)
as Mari Pepa
Congress in Seville (1955)
as Carmen Fuentes
Buscando a Mónica (1962)
as Mónica Durán
Secretaria para todo (1958)
as Cristina
Un caballero andaluz (1954)
as Esperanza "Colorín"
La Promesa (1976)
Actor
Canciones de nuestra vida (1975)
as Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa (1978)
as Carmina (archive footage)
Reportaje (1953)
as María Eugenia Bazán
Faces (1978)
as The Woman
Nosotros, los decentes (1976)
as Maria
Jalisco canta en Sevilla (1949)
as Araceli Vargas
Strip-tis a la inglesa (1975)
Actor
Una mujer de cabaret (1974)
as Rita Medina
La Guitarra de Gardel (1949)
as Carmelilla