Carmen Barros

Acting

Carmen Barros

Born January 7, 1925 · Santiago, Chile (age 101)

Carmen Aída Barros Alfonso is a prominent Chilean actress and singer of jazz, popular music, opera, and an actress.

Known For

The House We Live InThe House We Live In · 1970
The House We Live In
5.91970
MovieDrama
A portrait of a Chilean middle-class family in the 1940s and 1970s.
Loco FeverLoco Fever · 2001
Loco Fever
5.92001
MovieDrama
When the Chilean officials lift the ban on harvesting the shellfish "el loco" (which purportedly is an aphrodisiac) in the seaside village of Puerto Gala greed and lust take hold. Greed is embodied by Carlos Maldonato, "El Canuto," who attempts to buy all of the shellfish for a Japanese company, and by a traveling band of prostitutes that accompany the influx of fishermen. El Canuto also wrangles to get into good stead with an old flame, Sonia, who is now the proprietor of "La Pincoya," a local restaurant. But "el loco" proves more effective, and more damaging, than anyone could have guessed.
Rosita, The Favorite of The Third ReichRosita, The Favorite of The Third Reich · 2013
Rosita, The Favorite of The Third Reich
2013
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The life of Rosita Serrano, the "Chilean nightingale" who entertained the Nazis when she was living in Berlin 1937-1943. In 1943 while on tour in Sweden, Serrano was accused by Germany of being a spy—she had donated a benefit performance to Jewish refugees. Rather than returning to Germany to be arrested, she traveled to Chile.
The GuestThe Guest · 2014
The Guest
3.52014
MovieDrama
The expected return of the son for his father funeral shakes up a traditional and secretive familiar environment where women are supposed to count on men to survive as he shows himself turned into a female.
The Devil's LiquorThe Devil's Liquor · 2012
The Devil's Liquor
4.32012
MovieDrama
Old man Eladio is dying. Throughout the last decades, he has lived alone, working in his old liquor factory. Modernity threatens his spirits business, but he refuses to abandon it. A visit by his oldest grandson will be the ideal moment to save the factory, while at the same time, reconnect with his family.
Un cuento de dos mujeresUn cuento de dos mujeres · 2020
Un cuento de dos mujeres
1.02020
MovieDrama
Elena is forced to rent the apartment she shared with her friend, who has just passed away.After several encounters with different people, Elena decides to put aside her fears and opens up to the world that surrounds her.
Viejos amoresViejos amores · 2016
Viejos amores
2016
MovieDocumentary
Seven actresses talk about their lives, their characters, the history of Chile and the construction of the national theater, of their loves and their anecdotes, of those who are and those who have left.
PerlaPerla · 2015
Perla
2015
MovieDramaComedy
A female mutt called "Perla" (Pearl) is abandoned by her owner on the top of the San Cristobal hill, in the capital city of Santiago, Chile. Without knowing what to do, soon Perla is part of the huge amount of street city dogs. Until the day she meets Samuel, a troubled man, and they both start the way of mutual recovery.

Movies

The House We Live InThe House We Live In · 1970
The House We Live In
5.91970
MovieDrama
A portrait of a Chilean middle-class family in the 1940s and 1970s.
Loco FeverLoco Fever · 2001
Loco Fever
5.92001
MovieDrama
When the Chilean officials lift the ban on harvesting the shellfish "el loco" (which purportedly is an aphrodisiac) in the seaside village of Puerto Gala greed and lust take hold. Greed is embodied by Carlos Maldonato, "El Canuto," who attempts to buy all of the shellfish for a Japanese company, and by a traveling band of prostitutes that accompany the influx of fishermen. El Canuto also wrangles to get into good stead with an old flame, Sonia, who is now the proprietor of "La Pincoya," a local restaurant. But "el loco" proves more effective, and more damaging, than anyone could have guessed.
Rosita, The Favorite of The Third ReichRosita, The Favorite of The Third Reich · 2013
Rosita, The Favorite of The Third Reich
2013
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The life of Rosita Serrano, the "Chilean nightingale" who entertained the Nazis when she was living in Berlin 1937-1943. In 1943 while on tour in Sweden, Serrano was accused by Germany of being a spy—she had donated a benefit performance to Jewish refugees. Rather than returning to Germany to be arrested, she traveled to Chile.
The GuestThe Guest · 2014
The Guest
3.52014
MovieDrama
The expected return of the son for his father funeral shakes up a traditional and secretive familiar environment where women are supposed to count on men to survive as he shows himself turned into a female.
The Devil's LiquorThe Devil's Liquor · 2012
The Devil's Liquor
4.32012
MovieDrama
Old man Eladio is dying. Throughout the last decades, he has lived alone, working in his old liquor factory. Modernity threatens his spirits business, but he refuses to abandon it. A visit by his oldest grandson will be the ideal moment to save the factory, while at the same time, reconnect with his family.
Un cuento de dos mujeresUn cuento de dos mujeres · 2020
Un cuento de dos mujeres
1.02020
MovieDrama
Elena is forced to rent the apartment she shared with her friend, who has just passed away.After several encounters with different people, Elena decides to put aside her fears and opens up to the world that surrounds her.
Viejos amoresViejos amores · 2016
Viejos amores
2016
MovieDocumentary
Seven actresses talk about their lives, their characters, the history of Chile and the construction of the national theater, of their loves and their anecdotes, of those who are and those who have left.
PerlaPerla · 2015
Perla
2015
MovieDramaComedy
A female mutt called "Perla" (Pearl) is abandoned by her owner on the top of the San Cristobal hill, in the capital city of Santiago, Chile. Without knowing what to do, soon Perla is part of the huge amount of street city dogs. Until the day she meets Samuel, a troubled man, and they both start the way of mutual recovery.

TV Shows

Algo personalAlgo personal · 2015
Algo personal
2.02015
Series
Sigamos de largoSigamos de largo · 2018
Sigamos de largo
2.02018
Series
The most important events of the day, with a relaxed tone and high doses of humor. Each episode tackles the most relevant events that dominate the public eye, with guests who contribute their views on the matter.
El día menos pensadoEl día menos pensado · 1999
El día menos pensado
8.41999
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Stories of paranormal activities and extraordinary nature -allegedly- based on real events.
La noche es nuestraLa noche es nuestra · 2018
La noche es nuestra
2.02018
Series
Viva la pipolViva la pipol · 2019
Viva la pipol
2.02019
Series
Contests, reporting segments and conversation with interesting guests. All done in a pleasant and down-to-earth way for all the Chilean family watching.
Papi RickyPapi Ricky · 2007
Papi Ricky
4.02007
SeriesDrama
The relationship between Ricky and his daughter will suffer when the girl's mother returns and wants her back.
Cara a caraCara a cara · 1999
Cara a cara
2.01999
Series
Vidas en riesgoVidas en riesgo · 2016
Vidas en riesgo
2.02016
SeriesDrama
Dr. Ayala and Dr. Martínez attend different medical emergencies and do their best to save their patient’s lives, who usually arrive in life-threatening conditions.
Los años doradosLos años dorados · 2015
Los años dorados
2.02015
SeriesComedy
The story of three women (and one of them's mother) who share a flat in Viña del Mar, Chile. Remake of the American TV series "The Golden Girls".
Volver a míVolver a mí · 2010
Volver a mí
2.02010
SeriesDrama
The story focuses on the rehabilitation of different people who for different reasons have turned to drugs, alcohol, pills and other types of toxins in order to forget their problems.
La canción de tu vidaLa canción de tu vida · 2014
La canción de tu vida
2014
SeriesComedyDrama
Eight people meet the famous Chilean radio host, "El Rumpy," and tell him about their love or heartbreak experiences. Be it a drama or a happy ending, there is a song that is part of the story, and the story is part of the song.
Crónica de un hombre santoCrónica de un hombre santo · 1990
Crónica de un hombre santo
10.01990
SeriesDrama
The life, work and death of the Chilean Jesuit priest and founder of "Hogar de Cristo" (Home of Christ), San Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga.