The controversy surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón continues after receiving nominations for the upcoming Oscar awards. Now, actor Luis Felipe Tovar has expressed his opinion on the upcoming ceremony. In a recent meeting with the media, Tovar did not hesitate to address the actress's cancellation due to resurfaced tweets that were poorly received by the public.
In his words, Luis Felipe Tovar stated that Gascón should have been nominated in the Best Actor category, which, according to him, would have displaced an actress in the recent nominations. Regarding the controversial tweets of the transgender actress, Tovar highlighted the possible consequences of the words written in the past: "I believe that one is the prince of their silence and slave of their own words... everything one says has consequences."
Tovar also pointed out that Karla Sofía Gascón's nomination for the upcoming Oscar awards was incorrect and expressed his respect for the transgender community. The actor stated that he would have liked to see Gascón nominated as Best Actor instead of in another category. Although he acknowledged that times have changed and that his opinion may go against the current trend, he maintained his stance.
Following his statements, public opinion manifested on social media disapproving of his words, accusing him of transphobia. On the other hand, it was reported that Karla Sofía Gascón will indeed attend the Oscar gala with the support of Netflix, which backed the project. Although details about her participation are still being adjusted, such as whether she will give interviews on the red carpet or sit with the cast of 'Emilia Pérez', are still being settled.
