Karla Sofia Gascon Drops Out Of Goya Awards Amid Racism Controversy

Karla Sofia Gascon will not attend the Goya Awards after racist and Islamophobic posts resurfaced. The actor, nominated for an Oscar, apologized for the comments, but the backlash continues. Gascon was dropped by her publisher, Dos Bigotes, and removed from promotional material for Emilia Pirez by Netflix. Prominent politicians criticized her views, calling them inconsistent with Spanish values. While some argue that Gascon’s artistic work should be separated from her past comments, others question the extent of her punishment. The controversy continues to affect her Oscar candidacy and public image.