The nominations for the Oscars 2025 could not be missing Latin talent. At the event celebrating the best of international cinema each year, Hispanic American talent continues to gain recognition, consolidating its place in an industry historically dominated by English-language productions. However, the presence of these artists this year was not as relevant as in other editions.

The award ceremony, scheduled for March 2 in Hollywood, will feature several Latin American figures and productions in the competition.

In the Best Actress category, Karla Sofia Gascon has been nominated for her role in Emilia Perez, a French-Mexican production that is also competing in the Best Picture category. This nomination marks an important moment for Gascón, whose performance in the film has been recognized for its complexity and thematic relevance. Her nomination has an added ingredient: she is the first trans woman to enter the competition for this category. The Spaniard is marking a milestone in the history of the seventh art.

Zoe Saldaña is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her participation in the same film. Despite the fact that Latin talent is highlighted in this production, there has been a debate about the lack of more Mexican talent in the film by French director Jacques Audiard.

Audiard has worked on projects with a multicultural approach. Although he is of French origin, his film captures Latino themes and characters with a sensitivity that resonates with audiences across cultures: drug trafficking, the transition from male to female and the value of family are universal themes in this story. Its nomination in the Best Director category highlights how Latino stories can be completely universal.

In the Best International Film category, Brazil's I'm Still Here competes alongside other productions from Europe. The film, directed by Fernanda Torres, also has a nomination for its leading lady in the Best Actress category, reinforcing its position as one of the favorites to win the statuette.

The rise of Latino talent in Hollywood

The presence of Gascón and Saldaña, along with the nomination of I'm Still Here, reflects a broader pattern in Hollywood: the growing recognition of Latino talent and stories. This is part of a shift in the industry, which in recent years has begun to place greater value on cultural diversity and to seek narratives that represent global audiences.

In previous Oscars, artists such as Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu have led this trend, winning awards in the directing and best picture categories. Now, Latino actors and productions are taking a more prominent place in acting and screenplay categories.

Despite the advances, challenges persist for Latino creators in Hollywood. Language and cultural barriers, along with still limited representation in leading and non-clichéd roles, remain obstacles for many artists. However, this year's nominations are a reminder that the region's talent and stories have a legitimate place on film's most prestigious stages.

The 2025 Oscar ceremony not only celebrates cinematic talent, but also the impact of Latino narratives. Nominations for the likes of Gascón and Saldaña, along with films like Emilia Perez and I'm Still Here, are a reminder that Latino stories not only have a place in Hollywood, but can also lead global conversations.

And the nominees are...

Mejor película

"Anora"

"El Brutalista"

"Un Completo Desconocido"

"Cónclave"

"Duna: Parte Dos"

"Emilia Pérez"

"Aún estoy aquí"

"Nickel Boys"

"La sustancia"

"Wicked"

Best director

Jacques Audiard, "Emilia Pérez"

Sean Baker, "Anora"

Brady Corbet, "El Brutalista"

Coralie Fargeat, "La sustancia"

James Mangold, "Un completo desconocido"

Best actor

Adrien Brody, "El brutalista"

Timothee Chalamet, "Un Completo Desconocido"

Colman Domingo, "Sing Sing"

Ralph Fiennes, "Cónclave"

Sebastian Stan, "El Aprendiz"

Best actriz

Demi Moore, "La sustancia"

Fernanda Torres, "Aún estoy aquí"

Cynthia Erivo, "Wicked"

Karla Sofía Gascón, "Emilia Pérez"

Mikey Madison, "Anora"

Best supporting actor

Yura Borisov, "Anora"

Kieran Culkin, "Un dolor real"

Edward Norton, "Un Completo Desconocido"

Guy Pearce, "El Brutalista"

Jeremy Strong, "El Aprendiz"

Best supporting actress

Ariana Grande, "Wicked"

Felicity Jones, "El Brutalista"

Isabella Rossellini, "Cónclave"

Zoe Saldaña, "Emilia Pérez"

Monica Barbaro, "Un completo desconocido"

Best international film

"Emilia Pérez" (Francia)

"The Girl with the Needle" (Dinamarca)

"Aún estoy aquí" (Brasil)

"The Seed of the Sacred Fig" (Alemania)

"Flow" (Letonia)

Best animated film

"Flow"

"Intensa Mente 2"

"Memoir of a Snail"

"Wallace & Gromit: La venganza se sirve con plumas"

"Robot salvaje"

Best documentary

"Black Box Diaries"

"No Other Land"

"Porcelain War"

"Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat"

"Sugarcane"

Films with the most nominations

"Emilia Pérez" - 13

"El brutalista" - 10

"Wicked" - 10

"Cónclave" - 8

"Un completo desconocido" - 8

With information from AFP