CinemaFernanda Torres and “I’m still here” must beat the Oscar, says magazine to the expert publication Entertainment Weekly released on Tuesday (4) the forecasts for the award and indicated Brazilian candidates as potential winners for the newsroom

Representing Brazil in Oscar 2025the feature I’m still here and the actress FERNANDA TORRES They must overcome the categories of best international film and best actress, respectively.

At least this is the expectation of the specialized magazine Entertainment Weeklywhich published on Tuesday (February 4) predictions for the ceremony that takes place on March 2.

In the publication, the magazine emphasized that the dispute is open, but listed the reasons for Brazilians to sport as favorites. Learn more below.

Passion, pride and waste

In the category of best actress, FERNANDA TORRES It has as competitors Cynthia Erivo (Wiced), Karla Sofa Gasco (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Demi Moore (The substance).

Among the reasons for indicating the Brazilian as the winner, the Entertainment Weekly cited the recent controversies involving Karla Sofa Gascowhich “wasted its potential spectacularly” in the magazine assessment.

EW recalls that, after confirmation of the nominees, GASCON Won as the first trans woman to compete for the acting award. However, the game turned to her. The wasted potential began with an interview in which she claims that members of the team of FERNANDA TORRES would be trying to harm their image and that of the movie Emilia Pérez.

After the negative repercussion and complaints about a possible violation of the rules of the Oscarthe Spanish actress said it was all a misunderstanding. GASCON issued a statement to explain how her comments did not extend to those “directly associated” Towersbut to “toxicity and the discourse of violent hate on social networks.”

I’m a big fan of Fernanda Torres and it was wonderful to meet her in recent months. In my recent comments, I was referring to the toxicity and violent discourse of hatred on social networks that, unfortunately, I continue to experience, “said.” Fernanda has been a wonderful ally, and no one directly associated with her has been nothing but solidarity and extremely generous. “

The situation became even more complicated after netizens found on social networks of Karla Sofa GascoAncient publications of racist and xenophobic nature – and even criticism of the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences for the greatest diversity in the awards.

The actress deleted her X -Twitter account – and said, “As someone in a marginalized community, I know very well what this suffering and I lament deeply those I caused pain. Throughout my life, I fought for a better world I believe the light will always triumph over darkness. “

But, in the evaluation of Entertainment Weeklythat was not enough:

Although Gascon has been profusely defended, damage to his previously brilliant campaign is done, ”wrote the magazine.

THE EW pointed Demi Moore as probable favorite, but stressed that the good reputation of FERNANDA TORRES And the passion of fans for I’m still here may have a determining weight.

At this point, anything can happen, but in fact, the season of the Oscar We taught us how to choose the least orthodox option when we are forced to choose between logic or disruption, ”concluded the magazine.

In relation to the award for best international film, the EW did not give many reasons to suggest I’m still here As a winner, but stressed that the passion and pride of fans can also be perceived in this category.

Other forecasts

Without going into many details, the Entertainment Weekly It also released the forecast of other categories.

According to the magazine, the Oscar Best movie should be with The brutalistwhich must also yield the Adrien Brody the best actor award and BRADY COBERT the best director.

Among the awards for best actor and supporting actress, the magazine forecast points Kieran Culkin (The true pain) and ZOE Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) As winners.

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