‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Los Frikis’ Lead Latino Entertainment Journalists’ Film Awards Nominations
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” leads the 7th annual Latino Entertainment Film Awards with an impressive 17 nominations, including best picture, director, and four acting nods for Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and Zoe Saldaña.
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel “Dune: Part 2” follows with 10. The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA), which celebrates the year’s best in film and Latino talent, was also fans of Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Jon M.
Chu’s “Wicked,” which earned nine nominations each. These films join other best picture nominees, including “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Conclave,” “I’m Still Here,” “Nickel Boys,” and “Sing Sing.” “I’m Still Here” from Sony Pictures Classics surprised many with its robust Oscar showing, including a best picture nomination.
In addition to recognition for Fernanda Torres in best actress, the Brazilian drama also earned nods for director (Walter Salles), adapted screenplay, cinematography and editing.
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