Karla Sofía Gascón, known for her participation in the movie "Emilia Pérez," was nominated for an Oscar in 2025. She will compete in the Best Actress category. Among her rivals are Demi Moore for "The Substance," Mikey Madison for "Anora," Fernanda Torres for "I Am Still Here," and Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked."
Karla Sofía Gascón, also recognized for her appearance in "Nosotros los nobles" and her participation in "MasterChef Celebrity," has had an artistic career that spans both film and television. Her popularity, however, was mainly boosted by her role in the aforementioned movie "Emilia Pérez."
During her time on "MasterChef Celebrity" in 2022, Karla Sofía competed against various artists, facing criticism not only culinary but also personal. In September of the same year, she expressed her frustration at being continuously labeled as a transgender person and lamented the judgments and disrespect she received on social media. Despite these challenges, Gascón reached the semifinals of the show.
In an exciting semifinal, the actress presented a dish called "fish against the current," noted for its texture and flavor, though the judges pointed out some mistakes in her preparation. Later, in an interview with TV Azteca, she shared her disappointment at being eliminated before the final, feeling there was some injustice in her exit from the competition.
Karla Sofía Gascón's performance in "Emilia Pérez," where she portrays a drug dealer who changes gender to escape organized crime, has earned her an Oscar nomination. The Academy has recognized her talent and included her in the list of candidates for the golden statuette for her outstanding performance in this film directed by Jacques Audiard.
