Carmen Amaya

Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1913/1915 – 19 November 1963) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She has been called "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance." She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity. She sometimes danced in high-waisted trousers as a symbol of her strong character. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carmen Amaya, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Carmen Amaya is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Knickerbocker Holiday (1944), Follow the Boys (1944), Canciones de nuestra vida (1975), Dringue, Castrito y la lámpara de Aladino (1954), Panama Hattie (1942), María de la O (1939), The Daughter of Juan Simón (1935), El Embrujo del Fandango (1940). The recorded credits span 1935 to 1975, including 11 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.