Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón facing backlash?
In “Emilia Pérez,” Gascón plays Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, a vicious cartel kingpin who dreams of living openly as a woman. Gascón then portrays the gang leader as she t
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.
Who is controversial Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón?
Karla Sofía Gascón is a Spanish actress. She became the first transgender star to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She also became the first openly transgender actress to be nominated by the Academy for Best Actress. Gascón was born in Alcobendas, Spain, and decided to pursue an acting career at 16 years old.
‘I’m Still Here’ overtakes ‘Emilia Pérez’ in key Oscar race amid Karla Sofía Gascón chaos
Oscar race for Best International Film has been turned upside down. Following a wild week in which Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón delivered several apologies and broke down during interviews after her offensive social media posts from the past resurfaced,
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for past controversial posts
Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón has had to pause her celebration for making Oscars history to offer an apology.
Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Trans Woman Nominated for Acting at the Oscars
The "Emilia Pérez" star leads Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film as a Mexican cartel boss who transitions to a woman
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón makes Oscar history as first trans actress to be nominated
This morning (January 23), the 52-year-old was acknowledged for her title role in Jacques Audiard’s Netflix musical Emilia Pérez in which she plays a cartel leader named Manitas who seeks the help of a Mexican lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help fake his death and transition into Emilia Pérez.
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofia Gascón slammed for controversial social media posts
Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofia Gascón – who made history last month as the first openly transgender actress nominated for an Oscar in an acting category – apologized for her comments in social media post that critics say are racist and Islamaphobic.
'Emilia Pérez' director hasn't spoken to Gascón since controversy
Emilia Perez' director Jacques Audiard has revealed that he hasn't spoken to Karla Sofía Gascón since her controversial posts about Muslims & other offensive messages resurfaced.
Karla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director & Offers “Silence” During Oscars Race: “Let The Work Talk For Itself”
As Karla Sofía Gascón faces continued backlash for past comments, the Emilia Pérez actress is stepping back from the spotlight. The first-time Oscar nominee recently responded to writer-director Jacques Audiard‘s Deadline interview denouncing her actions,
Karla Sofía Gascón gives tearful TV interview addressing racist tweets and refusing to ‘renounce’ her Oscar nomination
Continuing her efforts to repair her damaged reputation, embattled Best Actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón sat down ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ make-up artist on transforming Karla Sofia Gascon into a drugs lord
Emilia Pérez make-up artist Julia Floch-Carbonel talks to Screen about her Bafta‑nominated work on Jacques Audiard's ode to ...
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Karla Sofia Gascon Makes History as 1st Openly Transgender Woman Nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars
When Emilia premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, Gascón earned the coveted Best Actress Award alongside costars Saldaña and ...
The nominated looks that moved us to gasps, tears and cheers
The teams behind the five hair and makeup Oscar nominees take us inside the looks of 'A Different Man,' 'Emilia Pérez,' ...
What ‘Emilia Pérez’ Can Win at the Oscars
How will 'Emilia Pérez' fare at the Oscars without its lead nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón front and center?