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Karla Sofía Gascón, Star of Netflix's Award-Winning 'Emilia Pérez' Addresses Backlash to Transgender Portrayal

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Netflix star Karla Sofía Gascón opens up about the backlash she faced for her groundbreaking transgender role in the award-winning series 'Emilia Pérez'.
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  • Gascón, the first openly transgender actress to lead a major Netflix series, says 'they hate difference' when discussing the online criticism she received for her portrayal.
  • The show 'Emilia Pérez' made history, becoming the first Spanish-language Netflix series centered on a transgender character and winning several prestigious awards.
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Karla Sofía Gascón, Netflix, Emilia Pérez
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