
Carmen Sevilla
Born
October 16, 1930
Died
June 27, 2023 (92 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For

Cachitos de hierro y cromo
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2013

Barefoot in the Kitchen
(archive footage)
2013

Lo + plus
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1995

Champs-Elysées
Self · (1 episode)
1982
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
Carmina (archive footage)
1978

Faces
The Woman
1978

The Apolitical Man
Andrea
1977

Beatriz
Doña Carlota
1976

Guerreras verdes
Dolores / Rosa
1976

Nosotros, los decentes
Maria
1976

La noche de los cien pájaros
Juana
1976

La Promesa
1976

Death of a Hoodlum
Marta
1975

Canciones de nuestra vida
Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
1975

Terapia al desnudo
Doctora Sol Esteve
1975

Cross of the Devil
Maria
1975

Strip-tis a la inglesa
1975

Una mujer de cabaret
Rita Medina
1974

House of the Damned
Sandra
1974

Sex o no sex
Angélica
1974

Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
1974

No One Heard the Scream
Elisa
1973

It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Lina
1973

Antony and Cleopatra
Octavia
1972

The Boldest Job in the West
Marion
1972

La cera virgen
María
1972

Embrujo de amor
Sovira
1971

El apartamento de la tentación
Julieta
1971

The Glass Ceiling
Marta
1971

A Lady Called Andrew
Elisa
1970

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Rosana Cubero
1970

El relicario
Virginia / Soledad
1970

Un adulterio decente
Fernanda
1969

El taxi de los conflictos
Cantante
1969
Night-Club
Self · (1 episode)
1968

La guerrillera de Villa
Reyes Mendoza
1967

Camino del Rocío
Esperanza Aguilar
1966

Operación Plus Ultra
Self
1966

La vida de Pedro Infante
(archive footage)
1966

Crucero de verano
Patricia
1964
Einer wird gewinnen
Self · (1 episode)
1964

El balcón de la Luna
Charo Ríos
1962

Buscando a Mónica
Mónica Durán
1962

King of Kings
Mary Magdalene
1961

Bread, Love and Andalucia
Carmen García
1958

Revenge
Andrea Díaz
1958

Secretaria para todo
Cristina
1958

Desert Warrior
Princess Amina
1957

Spanish Affair
Mari Zarubia
1957

Don Juan
Serranilla
1956

La fierecilla domada
Catalina de Martos y Ribera
1956

The Miller's Saucy Wife
Lucía Villanueva
1955

Congress in Seville
Carmen Fuentes
1955

Requiebro
Paloma Reyes
1955

Un caballero andaluz
Esperanza "Colorín"
1954

Love on Wheels
Pasajera del avión (no acreditado)
1954

La belle de Cadix
Maria-Luisa
1953

Gitana tenías que ser
Pastora de los Reyes
1953

Reportaje
María Eugenia Bazán
1953

Imperial Violets
Violetta
1952

Babes in Bagdad
Maura
1952

Feather in the Wind
Héléna Châtelain
1952

La hermana San Sulpicio
Gloria Alvargonzález / Hermana San Sulpicio
1952

Love and Desire
Lola
1951

El sueño de Andalucía
Dolores / Estrellita
1951

Andalusia
Dolorès / Estrellita
1951

Cuentos de la Alhambra
Mariquilla
1950

The Unruly Girl
Mari Pepa
1950

La Guitarra de Gardel
Carmelilla
1949

Filigrana
Rosario Guadaira
1949

Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Araceli Vargas
1949

Serenata española
Clementina (joven) (uncredited)
1947