Who is Karla Sofía? 1st Trans To Get Nominated For Oscar

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Khushi Arora
Jan 24, 2025

About

Born on March 31, 1972 in Madrid, Spain. Her full name is Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish actress who started her journey in 1995.

Personal Journey

In 2018, Karla officially embraced her true identity and declared herself as transgender woman becoming inspiration for the LGTBQ+ Community.

Oscar Nomination

In 2025, Gascón is the first trans woman who is nominated for the Oscar ‘best actress’ category for her role in the movie ‘Emilia Pérez’

‘Emilia Pérez’: A Masterpiece

‘Emilia Pérez’ is Karla’s one of the most famous works, it’s a musical thriller comedy in a spanish language which has received various award nominations.

Other Achievements

Gascón has been nominated for a Golden Globe and also won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Emilia Pérez.

Best Works

Karla has been part of many remarkable projects like "We Are the Nobles" (2013) and "El Señor de los Cielos" (2013).

Personal Struggles

Even though her personal and professional transition as a transgender was very smooth and her resilience, determination and passion has been an example for many people.

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