Carla Sophia Gakson became the first open trans actress enrolled for the best actress’s Oscar.
The Spanish actress made film history this year when on Thursday, January 23, she made it to the announcement list of contenders for the best actresses at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards of this year for her recent work in Emilia Perez.
The 52 -year -old finds herself with extremely competitive talent. In the category of Best Actress, Gascon will compete against Wickd’s Synthia Erivo, Anora’s Mickey Madison, The Substance’s Demi Moore and I am Still Hear’s Fernanda Torres.
Emilia Perez tells the story of a powerful lawyer, played by Saladana, who is hired by a Mexican Cartel Leader, which has been played by Gascon, so that it can make a plan by which the character of the gascon is sexy surgery Can get it done Style-based music is now streaming on Netflix, which has received many appreciation for its unique attitude of storytelling.
The film has also received several Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Director (Jacques Audiard), Best Supporting Actress (Zo Saladana), Best Adapted screenplay and Best International Feature.
Considering its participation in the film, Gascon told Tudam of Netflix last year, “You have an action film, a drama that is not a drama, a comedy which is not a comedy. Very good gift, and I am very proud to be a part of it. “
In Golden Globes on 5 January, the film was declared the best motion picture – comedy or musical. Gascon’s strong speech at the program gave a message of support for the marginalized communities with a message of flexibility, dignity and self-acceptance like a film.
He said, “You may probably put us in jail, you can beat us, but you can never snatch our soul, our resistance, or our dignity. Raise your voice. I am what I am; Who are. ” ,
Carla Sophia Gakson also won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival last year.
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