Karla Sofía Gascón (Spanish Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress
Nationality	Spanish
Date of Birth	31/03/1972
Age	54 years
Birthplace	Alcobendas, Spain

Latest News about Karla Sofía Gascón

23/01/2025

Karla Sofía Gascón received major international recognition for her performance in Emilia Pérez, becoming the first openly trans actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The nomination added to an already significant awards season that included Cannes and other major honors. Her rise brought renewed attention to her career across Spanish and Mexican entertainment industries.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Juan Carlos Gascón
Religion	Buddhism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye Color	Grey
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	School of Cinematography and Audiovisual of the Community of Madrid, Spain
Educational Qualification	A degree in Acting

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married

Relationships & More

Spouse	Marisa Gutiérrez
Children	Victoria Gutiérrez (b. 2011)

Family

Father	Antonio Gascón
Mother	Irene
Siblings	Two siblings
Spouse	Marisa Gutiérrez
Children	Victoria Gutiérrez (b. 2011)

Career

Debut

Film	Se buscan fulmontis (1999) as Gigolo del club
TV	Corazón Salvaje (2009-2010) on Televisa as Branko

Awards

Game Changer Award at Astra Film Awards for Emilia Pérez (2024)
Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival for Emilia Pérez (2024)
Best Ensemble Cast at Capri Hollywood International Film Festival for Emilia Pérez (2024)
The Risk Takers at Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration for Emilia Pérez (2024)
European Actress at European Film Awards for Emilia Pérez (2024)
International Actress at Glamour Spain Women of the Year Awards for Emilia Pérez (2024)
Ischia Global Breakout Actress of the Year Award at Ischia Global Film & Music Festival (2024)
Outstanding Ensemble Performance at Mill Valley Film Festival (2024)
Distinguished Performance Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival (2024)
Vanguard Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival (2025)
Virtuoso Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (2025)

Notable Works

Se Buscan Fulmontis (1999)
Me da Igual (2000)
Box 507 (2002)
Say I Do (2004)
El cura y el veneno (2011)
The Noble Family (2013)
El Señor de los Cielos (2014)
Master Chef Celebrity Mexico (2022)
Rebelde (2022)
Emilia Pérez (2024)

Important Events

Came out as a trans woman in 2016.
Publicly transitioned in 2018 and published her autobiography 'Karsia, Una historia extraordinaria'.
First openly trans performer to win a major Cannes prize in 2024.

Favourites

Bike Collection	Yamaha MT-07

Style Quotient

Lifestyle	Enjoys travelling to distant places. Likes swimming and dancing. An animal lover with a few pet dogs.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Met her spouse Marisa Gutiérrez in a nightclub in her hometown in 1990.
2. Appeared as a flight attendant in El súper (1996).
3. Encouraged by Julián Pastor to move to Mexico for acting.
4. Labeled herself 'Mexican by adoption' due to her long career in Mexico.
5. Honored as a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France in October 2024.
6. Gained attention for her impactful speech at the Golden Globes in 2025.

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