The director of the Mexican film "Johanne Sacreblu" has sent a strong message to Karla Sofía Gascón, who is the protagonist of "Emilia Pérez", highlighting her "heavy vibe" and pointing out that she is not as beloved in Mexico as she claims.
In her speech, the director emphasized that Karla Sofía Gascón has lived 45 years enjoying the advantages of being a cisgender heterosexual white man and that she only made her transition in 2018 at the age of 52. She advised her not to consider herself a worthy representative of the trans community and reminded her that her support is not as widespread as she thinks, not only in Mexico but also in much of Latin America.
The director also questioned Karla Sofía Gascón's perception of Mexico, pointing out that she probably surrounds herself with people paid to be around her, which gives her a distorted view of reality.
On the other hand, the film "Johanne Sacreblu" has been a success on social media with more than 768 thousand views and positive comments that have propelled it above the rating of a recognized film on Letterboxd. The director took advantage of this success to send a direct message to Karla Sofía Gascón, urging her to be more humble and aware of her position in Mexico.
In conclusion, the director of "Johanne Sacreblu" delivered a clear message to Karla Sofía Gascón, stressing the importance of humility and authenticity as a representative of the trans community while questioning the perception and attitude of the actress in the Mexican film industry.
