Getting nominated for the Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the world, is a big deal for any filmmaker, director or actor. This year the dream of many stars is going to come true. The much-awaited award ceremony Oscars (Oscars 2025) has begun. The nomination list for the 97th Academy Awards was released on January 23. This time Priyanka Chopra's film Anuja has also got a place in the Oscars. However, Anuja was the film that received the most nominations.
Who is the first transgender actress to get nominated for an Oscar?
Emilian Perez has received a total of 13 nominations in Oscar 2025. Lead actress Carla Sofia Gascon, nominated in the Best Actress category, has created history through this film. She is the first transgender actress to be nominated for an Oscar. Earlier, Emilia Perez won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. She was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award 2024.
In the 2024 film Emilia Perez, Carla Sofia Gascon played the role of a drug cartel kingpin who hires a lawyer Rita to help her live as a woman. Selena Gomez also played an important role in the film. Carla created a stir around the world with her brilliant performance in Emilia Perez. People praised her performance a lot.
Who is Carla Sofia Gascon?
Born on 31 March 1972 in Spain, Carla has also worked in some American films. She got recognition from the comedy film The Noble Family. Carla, who dreamed of entering the acting world since childhood, started acting at the age of just 16. Carla's gender change was completed in 2018. She married Marisa Gutierrez, with whom she has a daughter. Before Emilia Perez, Carla was last seen in the TV show Rebelde.
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