2023-06-27 20:00:00
The talented Carmen Sevilla died in Madrid at the age of 92. Since 2009, she suffered from Alzheimer’s, a disease that affected her while she was still presenting the television program “Cinema de barrio”. Actress and legend, she was one of the most powerful women on the European stage, and was popularly known as the “Bride of Spain.” Her last television appearance of hers was in December 2010.
Her son, Augusto Algueró, was the one who gave details of her state of health since, in 2015, the artist was admitted to a nursing home: “Her state is complicated, but she is stable within her situation. The only thing that matters is that it is very cared for and cared for by great professionals who are watching over it at all times”, he assured.
Born as María del Carmen García Galisteo on October 16, 1930 in Seville (although she always remembered that it was actually in 1931), she began her career with the legendary Estrellita Castro, who discovered her when she was only 12 years old. In order to obtain the professional card of the Syndicate of the Show, she had to lie regarding her age. Seville participated in 80 films, both in Spain and in Argentina, Mexico, France and Italy, but also in Hollywood (USA). She was a dancer, singer and television presenter.
Since her childhood, she was immersed in the flamenco environment and was also part of the companies of El Príncipe Gitano and Paco Reyes. Carmen Sevilla made her debut in Spanish cinema in 1947 with a small role in “Serenata española”, directed by the legendary Juan de Orduña. Just a year later, she shared the screen with the renowned Jorge Negrete in “Jalisco canta en Sevilla”.
During the prosperous 1950s, she experienced an explosion of success that catapulted her as one of the most sought-following and coveted actresses by the public. Her talent led her to embark on international productions, thus consolidating her status in the film industry. As the 1960s progressed, a new facet of her career emerged: music. She became an outstanding singer and released 15 albums full of coplas, boleros, tangos and chotis.
The 1970s marked a triumphant return to the stage, winning the support of both the public and critics. His popularity remained intact thanks to his participation in television projects, including the acclaimed series “Ada Madrina”, in which he shared the screen with Jesús Puente.
The loves of Carmen Sevilla
Carmen Sevilla, a woman of incomparable beauty, aroused the interest of numerous suitors. Great personalities from the world of entertainment at an international level were completely in love with her eyes and her smile. It is said that Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” was captivated by her, and Luis Mariano did not skimp on giving her jewelry, although she returned them without hesitation, rejecting her advances.
However, only two managed to win her heart. The first was Augusto Algueró, whom he married in 1961 and had his only child, Augusto. Although the marriage was not as happy as the actress expected, with continuous infidelities and disrespect, it finally ended in 1974.
But Carmen Sevilla found true love in Vicente Patuel, one of her admirers. Their connection was so intense that they decided to get married in 1985. This romance even led the popular actress to retire from public life, following her husband’s wish. Patuel died of a heart attack in the year 2000. Years later, she would confess that with Vicente she experienced true love.
After his retirement, which lasted until he was 60, he returned to television. Loved by the public of all ages thanks to her spontaneity and her talent in programs like “Telecupón” and “Cine de Barrio”, the actress decided to retire from her in 2010, when the forgetfulness began to affect the professional career of she.
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