The film Emilia has a good chance to win the award at the Goya Awards. This award is Spain's answer to the Oscars. The main star, Karla, won't be there at the big event on Saturday.  This decision came after some messy backlash. It all started when some old social media posts by Karla surfaced. These posts were racist and homophobic. They caused a stir and everyone started talking.

Karla's team decided she wouldn't make an appearance because of the backlash. They would not have a personal invitation anyway.  She was not nominated.  The pressure was building because of what she said.  She claimed to be a victim of cancel culture.

People were not happy with her apology, or the removal of the account.  It was too little too late.  The discussion moved to other areas.  Her book, Karsia, due for release in March is now canceled. The publisher decided to pull it.  Equality, inclusion and diversity are reasons given for pulling the book. The publisher made it clear that they still liked her as a person.

This is not the first time this year that a celebrity is in trouble for things they've said on social media.  There is a debate about if cancel culture is a good thing.  Some say it is fair, others say it is a bit much.

The movie Emilia Pérez is doing well at the box office.  It has earned 1. 6 million euros in Spain. That is a good amount for a foreign film.  It is a story of a drug dealer who changes.  The movie is directed by a new director.

It is not clear if the backlash has hurt the movie.  It's still being discussed and some people are acting outraged, while others are OK with it.

Backlash means no Goya for Karla

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