Carmen Amaya
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 2, 1918, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Died
- December 19, 1963
- Movies
- 11
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.
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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1975 | Canciones de nuestra vida | Angustias (archive footage) |
| 1963 | Los Tarantos | Angustias |
| 1954 | Dringue, Castrito y la lámpara de Aladino | |
| 1953 | Quand te tues-tu ? | Self |
| 1945 | See My Lawyer | Carmen Amaya |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys | Carmen Amaya |
| 1944 | Knickerbocker Holiday | Gypsy Dancer |
| 1942 | Panama Hattie | Dancer in "Good Neighors" (uncredited) |
| 1940 | El Embrujo del Fandango | |
| 1939 | María de la O | María de la O |
| 1935 | The Daughter of Juan Simón | Soledad |
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