Posted by on January 15, 2025 11:43 am
Originally From: Pink News

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Karla Sofía Gascón, leading star of musical crime drama Emilia Pérez, has made history as the first ever transgender actress to be nominated at the BAFTA Film Awards.

Emilia Pérez is one of the leading films on the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards’ shortlist, securing an impressive 11 nominations, including for Best Film and Best Director for Jacques Audiard.

Conclave leads the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards with 12 nominations.

Karla Sofía Gascón has been nominated in the Leading Actress category for her titular role as Emilia, a former Mexican cartel boss who fakes her own death in order to undergo gender-affirming surgery. No other trans actresses have ever been nominated for the accolade.

Gascón will go head-to-head in the category against queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, The Substance star Demi Moore,

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