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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Karla Sofía Gascón is starring in the Italian comedy 'School of Seduction,' directed by Carlo Verdone, which will be released on Paramount+ next year. The film explores themes of love and relationships in the digital age, with Gascón's role kept under wraps. This project marks her return to film after controversy over her social media posts earlier this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Netflix's new film 'Emilia Pérez' is gaining significant attention in English-speaking media due to its unique multicultural elements and Oscar potential. The movie, featuring a transgender lead played by Karla Sofía Gascón, follows a Mexican cartel leader who fakes their death to start anew as a woman, with the help of a defense attorney played by Zoe Saldaña. Despite its Spanish dialogue and complex plot, the film has received high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and is being hailed as a potential Oscar contender, drawing more English media coverage than Spanish.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, known for her role in the film 'Emilia Pérez,' discusses how transphobic backlash fuels her determination. Gascón, who won Best Actress at Cannes as the first openly trans recipient, portrays a Mexican drug lord undergoing gender-affirming surgery in the film. Despite facing criticism, she emphasizes the importance of her work speaking for itself and highlights the supportive environment with co-stars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña. Gascón's journey and the film have sparked conversations on trans representation and cultural portrayal in cinema.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón has sued French far-right politician Marion Marechal for "sexist insult due to one's gender identity" following a transphobic social media post. Marechal's comments, made after Gascón's historic win at Cannes, have sparked outrage and led to legal action supported by six LGBTQ groups. If found guilty, Marechal could face imprisonment and fines.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Karla Sofia Gascón has filed a legal complaint against French far-right politician Marion Maréchal-Le Pen for transphobic comments made on social media after Gascón's historic Best Actress win at the Cannes Film Festival. The complaint, which follows a similar filing by six French LGBT+ groups, accuses Maréchal-Le Pen of "sexist contempt related to gender identity," a recently introduced offence in France's Criminal Code. Maréchal-Le Pen has dismissed the legal actions as intimidation by LGBT activists.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard
The ensemble cast of Jacques Audiard’s crime musical "Emilia Pérez," including Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz, won the Best Actress award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender actress to win at Cannes. The film also received the jury prize, while other notable winners included Sean Baker's "Anora" for the Palme d’Or and George Lucas receiving an honorary Palme d’Or.