Ninón Sevilla facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ninón Sevilla
Sevilla in 1956
Born	Emelia Pérez Castellanos 10 November 1921 Havana, Cuba
Died	1 January 2015(2015-01-01) (aged 93) Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality	Mexican Cuban
Occupation	Actress, dancer and singer
Years active	1946–2014
Spouse(s)	José Gil
Partner(s)	Pedro Arturo Calderón

Emelia Pérez Castellanos (born November 10, 1921 – died January 1, 2015), known as Ninón Sevilla, was a famous Cuban-Mexican actress and dancer. She was a big star during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. This was a time when Mexican movies were very popular around the world. Ninón Sevilla was known for her amazing dance moves and unique style.

Early Life and Dreams

Ninón Sevilla was born and grew up in Centro Habana, a lively part of Havana, Cuba. When she was young, she thought about becoming a missionary nun. But her path changed when she discovered dancing. She started performing in nightclubs and cabarets. She was very good at it and decided to make a career in show business. She even worked with famous Cuban comedians like Mimí Cal and Leopoldo Fernández.

A Star is Born: Her Career

Ninón Sevilla first came to Mexico as part of a show. She was so successful there that she quickly got more performance opportunities. A film producer named Pedro Arturo Calderón saw her dance. He offered her a movie contract right away.

Her first movie was Carita de Cielo in 1946. From then on, she became a top star for Producciones Calderón. She even turned down offers from big Hollywood studios like Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures. She preferred to work in Mexico.

Becoming a Cinema Icon

Ninón Sevilla was known for her unique hairstyles and beautiful dresses. Director Alberto Gout helped her become one of the most important figures in Mexican cinema. She worked with him on movies like Mujeres sacrificadas (1952) and Aventura en Río (1953).

She also worked with other famous directors. These included Emilio Fernández, who directed her in the classic film Víctimas del Pecado (1951). She also starred in Take Me in Your Arms (1954) and Mulata (1954).

Ninón Sevilla created many of the dance routines in her films herself. She was also the first performer to include stories from Santeria rituals in her movies. At the peak of her career, she had huge stages and dazzling costumes. She worked with many other great Latin American stars. By 1950, Ninón Sevilla was a true superstar. Her fame spread to countries like Brazil and France.

Return to Acting

Later, when the Golden Age of Mexican cinema ended, Ninón Sevilla took a break. But she returned to acting in 1981. She starred in the film Noche de Carnaval. For this movie, she won the Silver Ariel Award for Best Actress. This award is one of the most important in Mexican cinema.

Ninón Sevilla also started acting on television in 1965. She had a small role in the soap opera Juicio de almas. After her return to fame, she appeared in many popular telenovelas (Mexican soap operas). These included Rosa salvaje (1987) with Verónica Castro, María la del Barrio (1995), and Rosalinda (1999).

In 2014, Ninón Sevilla was honored for her long career. The Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences celebrated her influence on national cinema.

Personal Life

Ninón Sevilla had a long relationship with film producer Pedro Arturo Calderón. She later married a Cuban doctor named José Gil. After he passed away, she had a son named Genaro Lozano, who became a musician. Ninón Sevilla died on January 1, 2015, when she was 93 years old.

Filmography

• Carita de Cielo (1946)
• Pecadora (1947)
• Jalisco Fair (1948)
• Señora Tentación (1948)
• Revancha (1949)
• Coqueta (1949)
• Perdida (1950)
• Aventurera (1950)
• No niego mi pasado (1951)
• Mujeres sacrificadas (1952)
• Aventura en Río (1953)
• Take Me in Your Arms (1953)
• Mulata (1954)
• Amor y pecado (1955)
• Club de señoritas (1955)
• Yambaó (1957)
• Mujeres de fuego (1959)
• Zarzuela 1900 (1959)
• Noche de carnaval (1981)
• Las noches del Blanquita (1981)
• Viva el chubasco (1984)
• El cabaretero y sus golfas (1985)
• Hoy como ayer (1987)
• Jóvenes delincuentes (1988)
• Rumbera caliente (1989)

TV Shows

• Juicio de almas (1964)
• Tú eres mi destino (1984)
• Rosa salvaje (1987)
• Cuando llega el amor (1989)
• Yo no creo en los hombres (1991)
• Las secretas intenciones (1992)
• María la del barrio (1995)
• La usurpadora (1998)
• Rosalinda (1999)
• Tres mujeres (1999)
• El precio de tu amor (2000)
• Entre el amor y el odio (2002)
• Amarte es mi pecado (2004)
• Central de abasto (2008)
• Como dice el dicho (2012)
• Qué bonito amor (2012)

See also

In Spanish: Ninón Sevilla para niños