Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-nominated film “Emilia Pérez,” has accused the social media team of fellow best actress nominee Fernanda Torres of attempting to undermine her work. In a video interview with Folha de S.

Karla Sofía Gascón made Oscar history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an acting category for her work in Emilia Pérez.

Karla Sofía Gascón, a historic Best Actress Oscar nominee this year for "Emilia Peréz," has accused social media supporters of fellow nominee Fernanda Torres ("I'm Still Here") of trying to "discredit" her work — but insists she is a big fan of the acclaimed Brazilian actress.