Karla Sofía Gascón Age, Wiki and Bio

Karla Sofía Gascón

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalitySpanish
Date of Birth31/03/1972
Age52 years
BirthplaceAlcobendas, Spain

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJuan Carlos Gascón
Zodiac SignAries
HometownAlcobendas, Spain
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
Children
  • Victoria 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

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