This December, we are thrilled to shine our spotlight on the one and only
Karla Sofia Gascon is a powerhouse talent who is breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible in film - a true trailblazer making history!
Karla’s journey in 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her performance in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez has earned her accolades and shattered glass ceilings. Let’s recap her historic accomplishments:
🌟 Best Actress Award at Cannes Film Festival: Karla shared this honor with her ensemble castmates—Zoë Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Pan—for Emilia Perez. Together, they created a performance that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.
🌟 European Film Awards Winner: Karla made history as the first transgender woman to win Best Actress at the prestigious European Film Awards, cementing her place as a force in international cinema.
🌟 Golden Globes Nominee: Karla is now nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical at the 2025 Golden Globes, becoming the first out transgender woman to be nominated in a film category.
In a heartfelt moment during her European Film Awards acceptance speech, Karla said:"I didn’t prepare anything because I was sure I wasn’t going to receive anything tonight."
She expressed her gratitude to director Jacques Audiard, calling him “the best European director for making the best European actress.” Karla dedicated her award to her mother and all mothers, saying:"Their values and their function are sometimes undervalued. I would like to devote this prize to all families and ask all parents to love their children, because, unfortunately, in this world, there are families that prefer their children be criminals than gay people."
These words echo the strength and resilience Karla embodies as an actress and a trailblazer for representation and acceptance.
It's no surprise then that for this month, our December Spotlight at WISE is Karla Sofia Gascon – A Trailblazer Making History! As we celebrate Karla as our December Spotlight, we also root for her as she heads into the Golden Globes. Her journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and authenticity—qualities that inspire countless others to dream bigger and break barriers of their own.
Karla Sofia Gascon, thank you for leading with grace, courage, and brilliance. The world is watching, and we couldn’t be more proud.
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