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Carmen Sevilla
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 develo…
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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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Movies and shows, newest first
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2013
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2013
Barefoot in the Kitchen
Movie (archive footage)
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1995
Lo + plus
TV show Self - Guest
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1982
Champs-Elysées
TV show Self
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1978
El asalto al castillo de la Moncloa
Movie Carmina (archive footage)
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1978
Faces
Movie The Woman
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1977
The Apolitical Man
Movie Andrea
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1976
Beatriz
Movie Doña Carlota
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1976
Guerreras verdes
Movie Dolores / Rosa
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1976
Nosotros, los decentes
Movie Maria
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1976
La noche de los cien pájaros
Movie Juana
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1976
La Promesa
Movie
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1975
Death of a Hoodlum
Movie Marta
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1975
Canciones de nuestra vida
Movie Mari Pepa / Rita Medina (archive footage)
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1975
Terapia al desnudo
Movie Doctora Sol Esteve
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1975
Cross of the Devil
Movie Maria
More credits
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1975
Strip-tis a la inglesa
Movie
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1974
Una mujer de cabaret
Movie Rita Medina
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1974
House of the Damned
Movie Sandra
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1974
Sex o no sex
Movie Angélica
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1974
Dormir Y Ligar: Todo Es Empezar
Movie Carmen Sevilla (uncredited)
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1973
It's Not Good for a Man to Be Alone
Movie Lina
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1973
No One Heard the Scream
Movie Elisa
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1972
Antony and Cleopatra
Movie Octavia
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1972
The Boldest Job in the West
Movie Marion
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1972
La cera virgen
Movie María
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1971
Embrujo de amor
Movie Sovira
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1971
El apartamento de la tentación
Movie Julieta
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1971
The Glass Ceiling
Movie Marta
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1970
A Lady Called Andrew
Movie Elisa
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1970
Enseñar a un sinvergüenza
Movie Rosana Cubero
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1970
El relicario
Movie Virginia / Soledad
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1969
Un adulterio decente
Movie Fernanda
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1969
El taxi de los conflictos
Movie Cantante
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1968
Night-Club
TV show Self
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1967
La guerrillera de Villa
Movie Reyes Mendoza
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1966
Camino del Rocío
Movie Esperanza Aguilar
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1966
Operación Plus Ultra
Movie Self
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1966
La vida de Pedro Infante
Movie (archive footage)
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1964
Crucero de verano
Movie Patricia
