Karla Sofía Gascón, a Madrid actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 'Emilia Pérez', discusses the media frenzy and backlash she experienced due to past social media comments. Despite not winning, she highlights the resistance she faced from those who did not want a trans woman to achieve such recognition, illustrating the significant barriers still present in the industry. In her interview, she expresses her determination to focus on her craft and positive moments, as well as her plans to continue her engagement in the film community, notably at upcoming events, even though she opts out of watching the Oscars this year. Gascón’s reflections underscore the ongoing challenges and societal attitudes towards trans representation in the entertainment industry, marking her experience as pivotal in the broader discussion about diversity and inclusion in Hollywood and beyond.