Carmen Sánchez facts for kids

Carmen Sánchez (born April 21, 1898 – died November 20, 1985) was a talented Spanish singer, dancer, and actress. She began her career at a very young age, performing as a dancer and singer in zarzuela shows. By the time she was 20, she was also performing copla and chotis music. Carmen Sánchez was a pioneer in early silent films, appearing in movies between 1927 and 1928. She became a very famous Spanish actress after the Spanish Civil War.

Carmen Sánchez's Acting Career

Carmen Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain. In the 1920s, she became well-known as a dramatic theater actress.

Starting Her Own Theater Company

In the 1930s, Carmen started her own theater company. Her company performed successfully in many theaters across Spain. These included famous theaters in Madrid like Lara, Princess Beatrice, and Cervantes.

Working with Famous Actors

During the first half of the 20th century, Carmen mostly worked in theater. She performed alongside many famous Spanish actors. Some of these included José Romeu, Enrique Rambal, Rafael Bardem, and Manuel Luna.

Her Work During the Civil War

The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) paused her work for a while. However, she continued performing in Madrid's Pavón theater in 1938 and 1939. In the 1940s, she returned to the theater. She worked with the national company of Spanish dramatic art, performing all over the country. She also continued her successful work in cinema.

Important Theater Roles

In the 1940s, Carmen performed in several important plays. She acted in Agustina de Aragón at the Nuevo Apolo theater in 1941. She also appeared in Infierno frío at the Lara theater in 1943. At the María Guerrero theater, she starred in El puente de los suicidas and La virgen de la goleta. She also performed in Divorcio de almas by Jacinto Benavente at the T. de la Zarzuela.

Her Film Achievements

Carmen Sánchez had a long and successful career in the Spanish film industry. She had the chance to act in famous films directed by well-known filmmakers. She even participated in some movies made with other European countries. She worked alongside many famous actors like Sara Montiel, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Vittorio De Sica, Carmen Sevilla, and Tony Leblanc.

Carmen Sánchez's Family Life

• Her grandfather, Emilio Sánchez, was a captain and knight for King Alfonso XII. He helped create the first royal guard.
• She was the niece of José María Alvira, who helped her start in opera in the 1910s.
• Carmen Sánchez had three children: Carmen Sánchez Jr., Pedro, and Emilio.
• Her sister was the grandmother of the Videgain family, who are well-known today.

Retirement and Later Life

In the 1950s, Carmen retired from the theater. She had achieved a comfortable life thanks to her hard work. She retired from cinema in 1969. Carmen Sánchez passed away in November 1985. She was buried in the Cementerio de la Almudena in Madrid.

Films Carmen Sánchez Appeared In

• Jacobito el castigador (1927)
• The Heroes of the Legion (1928)
• Yebala (1945)
• El emigrado (1946)
• In 1947: Obsesión, The Faith, and The Holy Queen
• Locura de amor (1948)
• Luis Candelas el ladrón de Madrid and La revoltosa (1949)
• In 1950: The Troublemaker, El capitán veneno, Saturday Night, Blood in Castilla, and Tales of the Alhambra
• In 1951: Day by Day, Surcos, Esa pareja feliz, La trinca del aire, and El Negro que tenía el alma blanca
• From Madrid to Heaven (1952)
• Ha desaparecido un pasajero and Airport (1953)
• In 1954: La patrulla, La ciudad de los sueños, and Aventuras del barbero de Sevilla
• In 1956: Roberto el diablo, El malvado Carabel, and El pequeño ruiseñor
• In 1957: La estrella del rey and El inquilino
• In 1958: Pan, amor y Andalucía and Canto para ti
• Bajo el cielo andaluz (1959)
• Los golfos (1960)
• Nunca pasa nada (1963)
• Sor Citroên (1967)

See also

In Spanish: Carmen Sánchez Bueno para niños