‘Emilia Pérez’ wouldn’t work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history
Karla Sofía Gascón’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” as a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirmation surgery to become a woman has brought her global acclaim and set Gascón on a path that may make her the first openly transgender actor ever nominated for an Oscar.
Karla Sofía Gascón says life as a trans woman informed her role in 'Emilia Pérez'
The new film Emilia Pérez follows a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who was assigned male at birth but transitions to become her true self as a woman.
How "Emilia Pérez" Set Karla Sofía Gascón Free
Karla Sofía Gascón knows there has never been a film quite like Emilia Pérez.In the audacious new film from French auteur Jacques Audiard, Gascón plays Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, a Mexico City cartel kingpin who enlists a beleaguered lawyer named Rita (Zoe Saldaña) to help fake his death in order to secretly undergo gender-affirming surgery and live openly as a woman abroad.
“Emilia Pérez” Is an Incurious Musical About a Trans Drug Lord
The performances of Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldaña bring energy and emotion, but the movie never gets beyond its splashy surfaces.
'Emilia Pérez' review: A musical melodrama that never lets off the gas
This transgender musical gangster epic (with subtitles!) is a wildly unique piece of storytelling, a soapy melodrama set against the criminal underworld, like if Baz Luhrmann took a crack at "Sicario.
'Emilia Pérez' trans narco musical actress calls for 'living our own life'
The new film Emilia Pérez follows a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who was assigned male at birth but transitions to become her true self as a woman.
‘Emilia Perez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Might Become the First Trans Woman Nominated for Best Actress—And She Deserves It
If Karla Sofía Gascón nabs an Oscar nomination for Emilia Pérez—and most award predictions suspect she will—she will become ...
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Review: 'Emilia Pérez' is the most wildly original film you'll see in 2024
Trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón is a revelation as a drug kingpin desperate to live a different, female existence in ...
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón reveals most surprising reaction from viewers
Emilia Pérez features a star-making performance by Karla Sofía Gascón, but it seems some viewers are only giving her credit ...
Selena Gomez Dances In Her Underwear For Her Punk Rock ‘Emilia Perez’ Song, “Bienvenida”
Selena Gomez has several songs on the Emilia Pérez soundtrack, aka the new Spanish-language musical crime drama that began ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ movie review: Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña’s narco-musical melange is an acquired taste
Karla Sofía Gascón is riveting in the role, yet her character’s journey is obscured by Audiard’s surface-level dazzle. While the musical might skimp on nuance, there’s an undeniable thrill in ...
Selena Gomez And Zoe Saldana’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ New On Netflix This Week
Emilia Pérez”—an acclaimed crime comedy musical starring Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofía Gascón—debuts on Netflix ...
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Meet the cast of “Emilia Pérez”, Netflix's genre-defying musical thriller (and major awards contender)
Audiard’s film is generating ample awards buzz. The writer-director won the coveted Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Review: Netflix’s Mexican Musical Melodrama
The title character of “Emilia Pérez” doesn’t exist at the beginning of “Emilia Pérez,” and there is considerable joy in her ...
Emilia Pérez star praises extensive work developing trans character's journey
Karla Sofía Gascón plays the title role in the eccentric new musical – which is now available to stream on Netflix.