Mexican actress Karla Garrido is getting awards buzz for her performance in the coming-of-age crime drama 'Sujo,' the film vying for nominations at the 2025 Oscars and Goya Awards.
Renowned for her exceptional work in film, television, and theater, Garrido is enjoying a career-high moment with her supporting role in 'Sujo,' the film set to represent Mexico in the upcoming awards season.
Although the film was overlooked by the Golden Globes, it remains in contention for the Oscars and Goya Awards, with nominations to be announced on December 16.
An admirable career
A graduate of the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City, Garrido has appeared in over seven feature films, including 'Ojos que no ven,' 'Leona,' and 'Two Times You,' along with more than 15 short films. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 2016 AMCI Awards.
Garrido earned a notable role in the Vicente Fernández biographical series 'El Último Rey,' portraying La India María, a pivotal figure in Fernández's life and career.
Garrido also starred in 'Women in Blue,' hailed as one of Apple TV's best series of 2024. In the series she plays Violeta, a conservative woman and the wife of a commander.
Looking ahead, Garrido revealed her involvement in an upcoming Disney series set for release in 2025, though she couldn't disclose further details.
Her role in 'Sujo'
'Sujo' offers a raw portrayal of childhood amid the realities of drug trafficking. Garrido plays Rosalía, a complex character grappling with moral, social, and personal dilemmas.
Garrido underwent significant emotional and physical challenges for the role.
"Rosalía is a woman with her own identity, a mother of two children, and—without giving too much away—she adopts Sujo, becoming even more maternal as she strives to provide a better future for him and her children. Playing her wasn't easy since it's far from my own experiences. However, the connection with the child actors who called me 'mom' and supported me throughout filming made it an incredibly personal challenge," Garrido shared.
She also highlighted that female empowerment is always present in her projects, including 'Sujo.' "This is truly a feminine project; during most of the shoot, I was surrounded by women. The film sheds light on a side of Mexico rarely discussed, focusing on the victims tied to drug trafficking—women, children, and families," she noted.
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