Karla Sofía Gascón

Actress

Spanish Alcobendas, Spain

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalitySpanish
Date of Birth31/03/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceAlcobendas, Spain

Do you like Karla Sofía Gascón?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJuan Carlos Gascón
ReligionBuddhism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySchool of Cinematography and Audiovisual of the Community of Madrid, Spain
Educational QualificationA degree in Acting

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseMarisa Gutiérrez
ChildrenVictoria Gutiérrez (b. 2011)

Family

SpouseMarisa Gutiérrez
ChildrenVictoria Gutiérrez (b. 2011)

Career

Debut
FilmSe buscan fulmontis (1999) as Gigolo del club
TVCorazón 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 CollectionYamaha 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.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top
Home Actors Sports Business