Karla Sofia Gascon, the fabulous star of Emilia Perez, is sprinkling some more stardust on her already dazzling career. After making history with a groundbreaking Golden Globes nomination (yes, history!), she’s taking her talents to a magical new project that’s equal parts glitter, grit, and a sprinkle of chaos.
Let’s rewind for the tea: At 52, Karla sashayed her way into the record books as the first openly trans performer to snag a nod in the “Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy” category. That’s right—Karla’s not just walking; she’s strutting, stomping, and serving a full-on legacy moment. The Globes? Shook. Us? Obsessed.
And just when you thought she couldn’t slay any harder, Karla’s diving headfirst into a fantastical Spanish film called Las Malas. What’s it about, you ask? Buckle up, because it’s a wild ride. According to The Hollywood Reporter (because we only deal in receipts here), Karla’s stepping into the heels of Aunt Encarna—a no-nonsense yet warm-hearted boss lady ruling a squad of trans sex workers. Sounds fierce already, right? But wait, there’s more! One day, Aunt Encarna stumbles upon an abandoned baby (because why not?), decides to play Fairy Godmother, and adopts the little bundle of joy. Spoiler alert: chaos ensues, and Auntie accidentally puts everyone she loves in danger. Oops!
The movie, directed by Armando Bo, is based on Camila Sosa Villada’s fairy tale novel Bad Girls. Think of it as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but with a plot twist, glitter bombs, and a whole lot of heart.
Karla Sofia Gascon isn’t just breaking barriers—she’s smashing them in stilettos and leaving a trail of fairy dust behind. We can’t wait to see what Aunt Encarna serves up on the big screen. Knowing Karla, it’s going to be iconic. Stay tuned, queens!
