US singer and actress Selena Gomez graced the red carpet alongside her co-stars at the London Film Festival on Friday, marking the UK premiere of their highly anticipated film, Emilia Pérez.
This Spanish-language musical has garnered significant attention as one of the standout hits from the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. At Cannes, Gomez, along with her fellow leading actresses Zoe Saldaña, Adriana Paz, and Karla Sofía Gascón, received joint recognition as best actress.
The film’s narrative centers around a Mexican cartel leader, portrayed by Gascón, who enlists the help of a high-powered lawyer named Rita, played by Saldaña, to orchestrate his own death. However, the cartel leader’s motives are unconventional; he seeks to change gender and start a new life as a woman.
Emilia Pérez explores the journeys of four women, including the newly transitioned Emilia, as they each strive for personal happiness in contemporary Mexico. Gascón, a Spanish trans actress, is being hailed as a strong contender for best actress in the upcoming awards season.
In her role, Gomez plays the drug lord’s wife, who remains unaware of her partner’s transformation, while Paz takes on the role of Emilia’s new romantic interest following the transition.
The quartet walked the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall, excited to showcase their film to UK audiences as part of the London Film Festival. With its compelling themes and standout performances, Emilia Pérez aims to maintain its momentum in the competitive awards race ahead.
