Karla Sofía Gascón, who played the titular role in Emilia Pérez, was nominated for best lead actress, making her the first openly trans actress to receive the honor. She is up against Cynthia Erivo ...

Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón made Academy Awards history Thursday by becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for an Oscar. “Emilia Pérez” racked up 13 nominations ...

Karla Sofía Gascón just became the first-ever openly trans individual nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. This morning (January 23), the 52-year-old was acknowledged for her title ...

Karla Sofía Gascón has officially made Oscar history. On Thursday morning she became the first openly trans person ever to be ...

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.

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

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