Karla Sofía Gascón made history on Saturday, the 25th, by becoming the first transgender actress awarded at the French festival
In her acceptance speech, representing the four award-winning actresses, Karla dedicated the award “to all trans people, who suffer every day”. In her moving words, she stated: “We all have the opportunity to change for the better, to be better people.”
In the film Emilia Pérez, Karla Sofía Gascón, 52, plays a Mexican cartel leader who wants to transform her life and her gender. The challenging and meaningful role highlights the skill and courage of Karla, who has been an active and important voice for trans visibility in the entertainment industry.
By Ezatamentchy
Source: Maxima
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