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Emilia Pérez Star Karla Sofía Gascón Makes History As First Trans Actor Nominated For An Oscar

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23.01.2025

Karla Sofía Gascón in Emilia Pérez

Karla Sofía Gascón has made cinema history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar.

The Spanish performer takes the lead in the divisive Netflix musical Emilia Pérez, which is already one of the most-recognised movies of this year’s awards season.

On Thursday afternoon, Emilia Pérez became the most-nominated film at the upcoming Oscars, bagging a hefty 13 nods, including recognition in the Best Actress category for Karla Sofía.

This accolade makes her the first openly transgender actor to be nominated in any acting category at the Academy Awards, with Karla Sofía previously receiving nods in the same category at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards and Baftas.

It’s worth pointing out that other trans performers – including

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