Amid rising controversy, Karla Sofía Gascón breaks her silence with a cryptic message. What does it mean for Emilia Pérez and her Oscar journey? Watch the full video to find out!
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00:00Kala Sofia Gaston has responded to the backlash surrounding resurfaced social media posts that sparked controversy.
00:07The Spanish actor, known for her role in Amelia Perez, issued a public apology on Instagram,
00:13saying she regrets hurting people and hopes the film is appreciated for its message.
00:18Alongside a statement, she shared a picture from the Cannes Film Festival,
00:22where she stood with her co-stars Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, including director Jaqua Adiar, and others.
00:52I sincerely apologize to everyone who has been hurt along the way," she wrote in her post.
00:57Statement follows recent comments by Amelia Perez director Jaqua Adiar,
01:02who spoke about the controversy in an interview with Deadline,
01:05in which it described Kala's past remarks as inexcusable
01:09and revealed that he had not been in contact with her since the controversy started.
01:14She is in a self-destructive approach that I can't interfere in,
01:18and I really don't understand why she is continuing," said Jaqua.
01:22He added that the situation has been difficult for the film's team, saying,
01:26she is harming people who were very close to her, including the cast and crew.
01:31Meanwhile, Amelia Perez continues to be a major contender in this year's awards season,
01:36leading the Oscar nominations with 13 nods,
01:40as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated in an acting category at the Oscars.
01:45While the controversy remains unresolved,
01:47she maintains that a silence will let the film speak for itself.