Santa Monica, California – Spanish actor Karla Sofía Gascón was one of three “Emilia Pérez” women, despite finding herself at the heart of the Oscar controversy.
The film’s song “Elmal” won the Best Song at the Awards Show on Friday night. This was sent to Gascon, co-star Zoisal Danha and French singer-songwriter Kamille (aka Kamille D’Armay).
Gascon, 52, was not attending the ceremony. The Netflix film won three categories, but she was not mentioned by name in the film’s acceptance speech.
“Thank you to the ‘Emilia Perez’ team. I am grateful that Zoe is such a great artist,” Kamille said, accepting Best Song.
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The vote for the Critics’ Choice Award concluded before a controversy broke out over Gascon’s past comments. Gascon, who plays a well-known role in “Emilia Perez,” recently won the headlines in a series of controversial social media posts aimed at diversity in Muslims and black people and Oscars.
Karla Sofía Gascón has disabled her X account amid backlash against a controversial tweet
Gascon later disabled his X account after the backlash of previous posts.
In a tweet dated November 23, 2020, translated by USA Today, Gascon wrote in Spanish: Her hair and skirt are lowered to her heels instead of English.
In another post, the Oscar nominee criticized the Academy for the 2021 awards show ceremony, following the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.
“#OSCARS is increasingly looking like an independent protest movie ceremony. I don’t know if they’re watching the Afro Gods Festival, the Black Lives Matter demonstration, or the 8m. I did,” Gascón wrote. “Apart from that, it’s an ugly, ugly gala.”
In an Instagram post Tuesday, Gascón thanked “Emilia Pérez” director Jacques Audiard and the cast and crew for supporting and understanding her process. She said, “They want to apply ‘cancellation culture’ to me. I ask Hollywood experts, journalists who know me and follow my career. How can I move forward? ”
Two days ago, she wrote a lengthy Instagram post saying “Never asks for forgiveness,” defending her family as racist “opposition.” She also said her past social media posts were shared without the context of a global event that “they were actually dealing with them.” That same day she appeared on CNN En Español for a 50-minute interview with Juan Carlos Arciniegas.
Zoe Saldaña, director of “Emilia Pérez” Jacques Audiard Give Gascón Free speech
Saldanya continued her winning streak by taking the best support actress in her critical choice.
The “Avatar” star pulled out the sheet paper for his speech, but it didn’t mention the Gascon. I also thanked Audido for adding, “Playing Rita was a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.”
“To think of ‘Emilia Perez’ as a small film that can resonate with so many people, I added to the entire cast and crew, who are talented artists, designers and musicians. Share this with you. ”
Speaking through the translator in his speech, the French director said, “I feel like I’ve died and went to heaven,” after winning an award from the film’s icon Jackie Chan.
“I’ve prepared three speeches and that seems a bit presumed,” adds Odide. Without mentioning Gascon, he thanked the critics who voted for it.
“This award is proof that you found me and I am truly grateful,” he said.
Contribution: Kimie Robinson