A statement from the actress Karla Sofía Gascón52, has generated debates about the role of the protagonist of “Emilia Pérez”In the dispute for Oscar 2025.
Last Wednesday (29), the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo published an interview with the actress, held during the press event in Brazil of French production. In it, –
In words to Folha, Gascon said: “At no time, [alguém] You’ll see me talking badly about Fernanda Torres or the movie. But, on the other hand, There are people who work with Fernanda Torres who speak badly about me and ‘Emilia Pérez’. This talks more about them and your movie [‘Ainda Estou Aqui’] than my”.
The statements generated great online repercussion throughout the day, with some netizens suggesting that it would have violated the gym rules by making negative comments about the competitor.
What does the Academy Statute say?
(AMPAS), responsible for granting the statuette, there is a clause that regulates communication between eligible films and their talents not I know.
Members, film companies, and individuals directly associated with an eligible film should be aware of the impact that their public communications may directly or indirectly have the promotion of a film, performance or achievement, as well as in the awards process.
In addition, the following standards are established in relation to these actions:
- You can encourage others to watch movies;
- You can praise movies and achievements;
- You cannot share your voting decisions at any time;
- You cannot discuss your voting preferences and the voting preferences of other members in the public forum. This includes comparing or classifying movies, performances or vote achievements. This also includes speaking with the press anonymously;
- You cannot try to encourage other members to vote or not vote for any movie or conquest;
- You cannot lobby directly with other members or to escape promotional standards to promote a movie, performance or achievement.
By suggesting that Fernanda Torres’s team, ie a, would be conducting a defamatory campaign against Sofía Gascon and Emilia Pérez, she would be violating standard number 5: “cannot try to encourage other members to vote or not vote for any movie or conquest“.
Punishment
The same regulation also includes a clause on penalties and non -compliance with the rules, in which a Academia states that, “if any promotional activity is considered a violation of these rules, may adopt corrective measures or impose penalties to protect the reputation and integrity of the awards process“.
According to what she informs, members, companies and individuals associated with eligible films They must be careful with their public communications, such as interviews and social networks, not to unduly influence the prize process.
Sofía Gascon’s statements could be breaking these norms. However, on social networks, the possibility that she did not commit the infraction was raised, as the day of the press occurred On January 21.
On the night of Wednesday (29), The actress portrayed her accusations publicly. In an interview with Variety, she clarified: “In my recent comments, I was referring to the toxicity and discourse of violent hate on social networkssomething that, unfortunately, still experiences. . ”
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If the gym decides to apply a punishment to GASCON for what happened, there are different levels of measures that can be adopted. Such as:
- Suspend or revoke privileges of correspondence and communications;
- Revoke privileges to attend academy events;
- Disqualify a movie, performance or conquest for prizes consideration;
- Terminate an indication to the Oscars;
- Revoke voting privileges;
- Suspend affiliation with the gym;
- Expel a member of the gym.
However, according to Waldemar DalnogareOscar expert and member of Critics Choice Association, in an interview with CNNin the context of the actress’s speech, there is no possibility of disqualification. “Even because she quickly removed the accusations,” he said.
He also pointed out that the gym rules provide for low gravity issues to be resolved internally. “I believe this is what will happen. At most, a note for the team stating that the situation was evaluated, without the need for an official statement, ”he added.
Despite that, Dalenoge believes that the actress’s statements infringe the rules of the Academy. “When mentioning Fernanda Torres and the movie, she is conducting a negative campaign,” he said.
On the other hand, Clayton Daviseditor of Variety, and, also stressed that the actress did not violate any norm.
“She makes no derogatory comments about Torres’ performance, which would violate the gym rules. On the contrary, Gascon praises his nomination colleague as an actress, ”he pointed out.
So far, Amppas has not officially positioned the actress’s lines. Oscar 2025 takes place in February 2.
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Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here” • Disclosure
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Cynthia Erivo is one of the highlights of “Wicked” • Reproduction/Youtube/Universal Pictures
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By “Emilia Pérez”, Karla Sofia Gascon is a favorite Oscar 2025 for best actress • Disclosure
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Mikey Madison, from “Anora”, competes for the Best Actress Award at Oscar 2025 • Reproduction
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For the role in “The Substance”, Demi Moore is currently pointed out as a favorite Oscar • Disclosure
