Karla Sofía Gascón, a renowned 52-year-old Spanish actress, has been widely recognized and praised in the film industry with two Golden Globe nominations and a standout appearance in the movie "Emilia Pérez", which has earned her acclaim at festivals like Cannes. Her story of gender identity transition has sparked interest among those closely following this issue.
Originally born as Carlos Gascón in Alcobendas, Madrid, Karla Sofía Gascón has openly shared her transition process and how she sees herself as a woman. In an interview, the actress mentioned: "This is not something that can be fixed by an electrician or a plumber; it needs to be specialists in medicine", referring to the importance of medical support in such transformations.
Amid her rising fame, Gascón has faced criticism from figures like Eduardo Verastegui and Alfredo Adame, who have refused to acknowledge her gender identity. In response, Karla has pointed out that closed-mindedness is part of a broader problem in society and has defended each person's right to decide about their own body and mind.
The actress has shared her gender identity with her closest circle since a young age, such as her parents, who supported her from the beginning. In an interview with Yordi Rosado, Karla recalled: "Since I was four years old, I knew what I was and what was happening with me, but there was no possibility of changing it, neither at 4, nor at 15, nor at 19". Her transparency and courage in addressing this issue have helped to raise awareness and sensitivity about the diversity of gender identities in today's society.