He was the star of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. At the age of 52, the Spaniard became the first transgender actress to win the Best Actress award.
This trophy rewarded his performance Emilia PerezJacques Audiard’s dramatic musical comedy in which he plays a Mexican cartel leader who decides to become a woman. From her home in Madrid, she reveals another side of herself, this sunny one.
Madame Figaro . – My mood at this time?
Carla Sophia Gascon. – I am very busy and stressed, running around, going to festivals and managing 3000 things at once.
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For what? Emilia Perez Is it an important movie?
Because it is unlike any other film and gives a unique look to the musical. At the social level, Emilia Perez conveys a very strong message, it tells us that it is possible to change destiny.
What I share with Emilia Perez?
Beyond our gender identity, Emilia and I disagree about giving up our loved ones.
What are your memories of filming?
We experienced very intense things, sometimes very funny, but delving into the darkness of my character required a lot of deep work. It took me a while to get it out, and I really didn’t like finding it again for post-production purposes.
Beyond our gender identity, Emilia and I disagree about giving up our loved ones
Carla Sophia Gascon
Are you talking about me being promoted, out?
No, I’m used to it, I’ve already given many interviews in Mexico, but since everything about my life is known, talking about the film seems more interesting to me. I don’t like being constantly reminded of the past using a name that is no longer mine.
What do I think when I look in the mirror in the morning?
I have a bit of a vampy side, it bothers me in that light, so I wonder what I can improve on…
The ideal outfit for an interview.
Presenting: I’m not a snob, but I like to be surrounded by people who take care of their appearance. So I also try to wear clothes that flatter me.
At the social level, Emilia Perez conveys a very strong message, it tells us that it is possible to change destiny
Carla Sophia Gascon
Definition of my style.
I asked the Saint Laurent team, with whom I am close, to imagine a slightly more “mystical” style, because outside of this house I am usually offered the look of an old woman. My goal: Look in between Star Wars And Lara Croft.
An important accessory.
Earrings and a little quartz necklace, I love stones. I kept my brand of jewelry that was created in Mexico when I lived there and I love the sleeves. I’m not taking off what I’m wearing today because I can’t do it. the knots are very tight.
Remember from my fashion show in Paris last June as a model?
Fun and tiring. Hats off to the models. We imagine that their job is easy, even though they wear very heavy clothes and millimeter high heels. As for me, I’d rather be given a slightly sexier look than a 1980s business woman…
My goal: Look in between Star Wars And Lara Croft
Carla Sophia Gascon
Last time I was proud of myself?
Emilia Perez. This film will remain my life’s work, and despite my excitement at Cannes, my speech left its mark. I am happy with the joy of those who finally feel represented because of me and my image.
What do I like people to say about me?
I can be an example of persistence and perseverance because I am proof that dreams do come true. But above all, I would like people to say that I am a normal person.
My news?
I have a film project, which I can’t talk about, with a director who won an Oscar for his script. As for my wishes as an actress, I now dream of a light character, kicking, gesticulating, jumping. A:ninja turtle,For example!
Emilia Perez, By Jacques Audiard, with Carla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez…
Source: Le Figaro
