Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofia Gascón makes trans history with Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination

Awards season is well and truly here, and with it often comes the premise of historical firsts. This year, Karla Sofia Gascón has made history as the first out trans performer to be nominated at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards in a solo category.

The Spanish actress has been nominated at the SAG Awards for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in Emilia Pérez, making her the first out trans performer to be nominated in a solo category, as per Out Magazine.

The trans musical drama has earned three nominations overall, including Outstanding Performance by Cast in a Motion Picture, and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Zoe Saldaña.

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