The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a transgender drug lord in Mexico.

The 'Emilia Pérez' star has cast her awards campaign as a struggle against bigotry: "Light always wins over darkness." ...

Karla Sofía Gascón makes history as the first out trans actress nominated for an Oscar, breaking barriers in the film industry.

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination for the controversial movie musical "Emilia Pérez." ...

Karla Sofía Gascón made Academy Awards history Thursday as the first openly trans actress to earn an Oscar nomination for her role in 'Emilia Pérez.' ...

"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón is making history as the first openly trans actor to receive an Oscar nomination.

On,' the actress takes another shot as the lead in a romantic film, part of her ongoing collaboration with the streamer.