Is this the year that a trans woman is nominated for an acting Oscar? Karla Sofía Gascón is fighting to make that happen. Gascón stars in the new musical crime thriller Emilia Pérez, where she plays a Mexican cartel leader who uses the money she gained as a crime lord to transition to her true self. It’s unlike any trans movie you’ve ever seen — unique and powerful, with deeply vulnerable performances from its leads, including Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Adriana Paz.
The foursome made history at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, winning Best Actress as an ensemble. Next up, they’re getting ready to conquer the Golden Globes and Oscars.
“In my work, I put in as much love as possible. I believe that without love it is impossible to bring anything to a successful conclusion,” Gascón says. “The most important thing for me is to do things with my heart. When I use my mind or think too much, things don’t turn out as well as when I put [in] my soul and heart.” @karsiagascon
