Featured Cosplayer: Emma a.k.a Little Em Cosplays

Featuring: Little_Em_Cosplays

As cosplay became widely known around the globe, I've seen a ton of international cosplayers who have done an amazing job on their costumes and character portrayal. Some of them only recently joined but already achieved a bunch of great cosplays in the community. 

One of my favorite things is getting to know a person even more and look deeper into their perspective. Given the chance to interview with someone involved in the hobby makes it even more compelling. 

Emma, or mostly known as @little_em_cosplays on instagram, started cosplaying way back in 2014. Having first hand experience to seeing cosplayers at a convention, she instantly fell in love with it and she even bought her first cosplay that very same weekend. 

Starting off with her Chihiro cosplay from Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, you cannot deny her love for this movie as well as her eagerness to become the character. This experience made her feel confident, hence why she decided to pursue with creating more cosplays from then on.  

For Emma, cosplaying has been a great distraction for her from the stress of mundane life as well as a creative outlet. This also helped her keep herself grounded just by seeing other people's positive reaction to her cosplays most especially when she can see the joy in them. It fuels the inspiration and drive to continue doing what she truly love.

Just like most people, Emma expressed her biggest pet peeve in the community as those who shame others for how they look and how their costumes were made. Gracefully believing that everyone should never drag someone down, and treat others like a family.

Emma hopes to evolve her craft and use it to earn a living while doing what she loves. Making it more than a hobby, she wants it to also be something that could sustain her needs. Who doesn't want to get paid while being creative and happy, right?

She told us that her current favorite as of today is her version of Batgirl amongst all of those she cosplayed so far. Giving us the clear view why she choose it, she expressed how much she love DCU which made Batgirl as one of her dream cosplays.

We sneaked a question to her asking her thoughts about the adaptation of Batgirl (which was supposed to be Batwoman) series, saying "Technically that's Batwoman, and I honestly didn't like the series. I think it was a bit too forced." With only 3.5/10 rating on IMDB and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, well, looks like the interwebs agreed with her on that. (Also, we're sorry for the Batgirl-Batwoman mistake! Please forgive us! (〒﹏〒)

Emma told us that she would like to dedicate her cosplays to children with CP and other life-changing illnesses. Telling us that they're the true superheroes while also showing us a photo of her with a little kid in wheelchair as it completely left us in awe for having such a wonderful advocacy.

Wrapping up the interview with her was one of the most challenging since we really love to know more about her. As of now, she would love to leave a message for the cosplay community and to anyone who wants to start cosplaying;

"For anyone that would like to start cosplaying, start with a character you truly love, and don't let ANYONE discourage you from achieving it. To those already in the community, I want to thank you for your continuous support."

 Follow @little_em_cosplays on instagram to see the latest cosplay update and little more about Emma.

Featured Cosplayer:Suika

1) How long have you been cosplaying? Hello I'm Suika and I am a cosplayer. I've been cosplaying since 2017 but it wasn't until last year that I started going to cosplay conventions.
2) What kind of cosplayer do you consider yourself? As a cosplayer I consider myself as a normal girl who loves watching anime and cosplay.
3) Cosplay or Crossplay? Both? I really appreciate both. I think they're both fun and challenging. So far, the type of characters that I usually cosplay is what they call bishoujo or female characters. But recently, I've realize that I also wanted to try crossdress. Actually I was already preparing for it, after the ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) I will be cosplaying Dazai Osamu from the anime series --- Bongou Stray Dogs.
4) Why do you cosplay?  I cosplay because I love anime. And part of it is the desire to portray the characters that I like. So I cosplay for the sake of my own fulfilment. It is something I really wanted to do. And in enjoying what I do, I also at the same time make people happy.
5) Is cosplay a hobby you could see yourself doing in 10 years? ABSOLUTELY, YES. Cosplay becomes an integral part of me now. Kidding aside, cosplay saved me from the depth of my despair about life. This may sound reaaaally really emotional, but yeah. That's a fact. HAHAHA
6) If someone told you they hated your cosplay, what would you do? I will humbly accept it. After all, we have our own standards of beauty. Instead of being resentful about their negative comments, I will try my very best to look at it with silver linings to further improve and develop my skills in terms of cosplay.
7) If someone told you they loved your cosplay, what would you do? Being appreciated is already a significant milestone for me as a cosplayer. I think it is not just me, but I think a lot of cosplayer out there also feels the same way. Thus, in my own little ways, I sincerely thank them right way. My deepest gratitude belongs to those who supports me in my cosplay journey.
8) Homemade Cosplay or Bought/Commissioned Cosplay? I usually buy or avail made-to-order costumes since I don't have knowledge and skills in sewing yet. However, I really want to make my own costume so I could really say I dedicated my whole in my future cosplays. If it wasn't for Covid-19, I think I am attending tailoring class right now because I was really planning to study tailoring this summer so that I could acquire proper knowledge and skills in sewing so I could make my own costume. Aside from emotional fulfilment, I think learning how to make my own costume would be very practical.

9) There is a lot of debate if Western/Asians should cosplay. Your thoughts? I hate any form of discrimination. I think passion is something that is universal. Therefore, anyone can aspire to realize their dreams. For me, cosplay is not about the "WHO" but rather it is about the "WHY". We must aim to become the person who would inspire others to aspire instead of dragging them down. 

10) Do you prefer to work alone or with others? Both. I haven't tried collaborating with others yet but I think working with others would be very fun and challenging. Aside from that, I think it is very beneficial in developing your skills and confidence as a cosplayer. Working alone and working with others are both fun in unique ways.
11) Do you have a current cosplay fav? Hmm yes. Ruby from Mobile Legends is my favorite.
12) What is your most expensive cosplay project? Ruby from ML is the most expensive cosplay project I've ever had.
13) What is your least expensive cosplay project? Hmm, it's Haruhi Suzumiya.
14) What is your favorite cosplay project? It's Ruby. The reason behind is that, from planning to preparation up to the day of the event where I cosplayed Ruby, everything seems like a roller coaster ride.
15) What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours? Contact lenses! I swear, I am really reaaaally scared of putting them on  and taking them off as well HAHAHA. The first time I ever wear contact lenses was on my Nezuko cosplay which is my most recent cosplay.
16) If you could cosplay anywhere in the world, where would it be? Japan and Vietnam. I really want to experience Japan. Vietnam because I want to meet my new found friends there, Nhi and Tan. They are also cosplayers but we haven't met in person yet. But hopefully I could meet them someday and go to events together.
17) What was your first convention? It's Anigaiden 2019. Most memorable.
18) What was your last convention? Cosmatsuri 2019. I really had fun.
19) What is your next convention? Hopefully, Anigaiden 2020. Looking forward to it.

20) What is your favorite part of putting on your cosplay? Everything! 

21) What is your least favorite part? Hmmm I think, none.
22)  Videos or photography? BOTH. I would like to have fun both ways.
23) Photoshopped or Unshopped images? Photoshopped. But I haven't tried Photoshopped yet. Lightroom saves the day.??
24) How do you view yourself as a cosplayer? As a cosplayer, I am still an amateur in the field of cosplay. With that, I see myself as someone who needs to learn and improve more, specifically in doing make up and crafting my own costume.
25) What is cosplay to you? For me cosplay is such a very positive thing that I do out of love. It is my passion and lifeline. I am really thankful for cosplay for giving me so many good experiences and memories. And most importantly, things to look forward in life.
26) For costuming, there is also a huge debate about who and what can cosplay. Your thoughts? Cosplay is a form of Art. As an art it should be liberated from censorship and the artist decides what to express
27) Do you have cosplays that are sometimes painful or uncomfortable? Are you willing to bleed for your art? If so, how much? So, who and what to cosplay is something a cosplayer should decide. Hence, daring cosplays is a form of expression and not a consent to being judged or disrespected.
28) Yaoi or Yuri in cosplay? Yaoi, I guess.

29) How far into the character are you willing to go while in cosplay? At the end of the day, are you "YOU" or are you your "CHARACTER"? This is a very challenging question. Honestly, I am really having a hard time to portray the way how the characters I cosplay act because I am really shy hahaha (so this is also one of the things I need to improve). So yeah, at the end of the day, I am me.
30) Wigs or no wigs? Do you prefer to style your wigs, commission a style or buy them prestyled? Wigs. It is hard to find prestyled wigs so whenever I buy wigs they aren't styled yet so I cut the bangs on my own and style them. It's kinda easy to style wigs for female characters but since I am going to do crossdress in the my next cosplay, styling wigs for male character would be very very challenging. I am hoping to learn how to style them too.
31) Contacts or no contacts? No contact lenses. Why? Because it really frightened me to insert them on my eyes! HAHAHA. But I really really want to wear them (I hope I can cope my fears of wearing them hahaha) because I believe it would help me make my cosplay more accurate.
32) How do you save money for your cosplay hobby?  I have IGPs (income generating projects) and it includes selling artsy stuffs during art fairs, like clay art, bookmarks, stickers, calligraphy, etc (you can also like and follow my fb page @watermelonlovesyou for artsy finds😊). Another igp is that I make my costumes available for rent for other cosplayers who might want to rent a costume. And I also save money from my monthly salary. And sometimes my very supportive mother, she sometimes contribute to my cosplay needs in exchange of good cosplay pictures that she asked me to give her (hahaha yea ur right, she's my top fan).
33) When do you find yourself cosplaying? Is it something you stick with for conventions and events only? I seldom do costrials maybe because I am a busy person. So usually I do cosplay only in events/conventions. But oh, I remember something. I have friends who are also cosplayers, we used to have videocall on messenger while wearing make up and costume. So yah I think I also do cosplay even outside events hehe.
34) Where do you go most often for photoshoots? Do you do photoshoots? I haven't been into a photoshoot. I only got the chance to take pictures during events. I sincerely thank the photographers in the event, because of them I have decent pictures of my cosplay for free. You can check their works on their facebook page The Worm Photography and Optical Shot Media. Kindly support them too.
35) What got you into cosplaying?  So what got me into cosplay? It's my passion. It feels like it is something that I really wanted to do. Also, when someone asked to take a photo with my cosplay, for the first time ever, it really made me happy seeing them happy with my cosplay and that moment inspired me to cosplay more characters in the future.

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Featured Cosplayer: Mary Nicole

1) How long have you been cosplaying? I've cosplayed back at 2016 but stopped and now I'm coming back
2) What kind of cosplayer do you consider yourself? I'm the type of anime and video game cosplayer
3) Cosplay or Crossplay? Both? So far I haven't tried crossplay but would like to try.
4) Why do you cosplay? I cosplay because I like dressing up, I like seeing different versions of myself and I like being creative on the process. Wearing something you worked hard for is something very rewarding for me.
5) Is cosplay a hobby you could see yourself doing in 10 years? Yes, I'd even want to influence my future children.
6) If someone told you they hated your cosplay, what would you do? Everyone has something they hate, if that's me or my cosplay it's fine. Not everyone will appreciate what you do and what you like. Life is not for pleasing everyone, its finding your own happiness. So I'll let them hate and I'll just keep on loving myself.
7) If someone told you they loved your cosplay, what would you do? I'd be really happy and I'll try to remember them to keep me motivated. Too many people let me down and I will not waste people who appreciates me.
8) Homemade Cosplay or Bought/Commissioned Cosplay? So far I bought my cosplays, but after this quarantine I'll be making my own cosplays and weapons?? because I believe that is more fun.
9) There is a lot of debate if Western/Asians should cosplay. Your thoughts? I believe anyone can cosplays, no one is unfit for any characters. And everyone can enjoy and appreciate cosplaying.
10) Do you prefer to work alone or with others? I prefer to work alone but some things needs more manpower.
11) Do you have a current cosplay fav? Yes, Violet Evergarden
12) What is your most expensive cosplay project? Probably my True damage Qiyana
13) What is your least expensive cosplay project? Chika Fujiwara
14) What is your favorite cosplay project? True Damage Qiyana
15) What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours? If I'm amazed by a character or if I think that they are too pretty.
16) If you could cosplay anywhere in the world, where would it be? Ofcourse Japan and China cause they can provide costumes and places.
17) What was your first convention? Best of Anime 2016
18) What was your last convention? Cosplay Matsuri 2019
19) What is your next convention? Anything that will be up after quarantine.
20) What is your favorite part of putting on your cosplay? I love putting wigs on especially when it matches with my make up.
21) What is your least favorite part?  Cleaning up, Every things gonna be messy.
22)  Videos or photography? Photography
23) Photoshopped or Unshopped images? Not
24) How do you view yourself as a cosplayer? I am a cosplayer that exerts my utmost effort into the characters I'll be cosplaying as, and cosplay is my passion.
25) What is cosplay to you? Cosplay is being a different character with a little touch of yourself that makes our cosplays unique.   Being creative and enjoying every part of it is important.
26) For costuming, there is also a huge debate about who and what can cosplay. Your thoughts? I think we shouldn't have qualifications on what or who to cosplay. The only qualification we need is if the person cosplaying a character really likes to cosplay the certain character regardless of size, weight and color he/she should go for it.
27) Do you have cosplays that are sometimes painful or uncomfortable? Are you willing to bleed for your art? If so, how much? Yeah one time when my shoes isn't the right fit i always struggle. I'm willing to do it anyway because it's pretty so I wore it until I went out of the con. I wore it the whole day and had splinters ??
28) Yaoi or Yuri in cosplay? Yaoi, definitely
29) How far into the character are you willing to go while in cosplay? At the end of the day, are you "YOU" or are you your "CHARACTER"?  I'm me when I'm cosplaying but except the time when i need to photoshoot, when a character fan will come to me and if I'm gonna be on stage.
30) Wigs or no wigs? Do you prefer to style your wigs, commission a style or buy them prestyled? Wigs that I style
31) Contacts or no contacts? With contacts
32) How do you save money for your cosplay hobby? I'm still a student so I save money from my monthly allowance.
33) When do you find yourself cosplaying? Is it something you stick with for conventions and events only? No, if I could not go to cons and stayed at home cosplaying that be so fine but i love interacting and the feeling of that I belong that's why i still go to cons.
34) Where do you go most often for photoshoots? Do you do photoshoots? I only have photshoots on photographers during cons and i like taking selfies as well.
35) What got you into cosplaying? Of course my love of animes. I've always wanted to be an animator someday and I want to create awesome characters while also having the possibility of being like them. One time my friend invited me to join her cosplay group, I'm broke that time but I still agreed, glad I did. I've always loved the cosplay community despite of various issues surrounding the community ever since. I would always be grateful to the people who persuaded me into cosplaying to do it again. Shout out to Zoe and Rai.

Featured Cosplayer: Sophia Chara

1) How long have you been cosplaying? 3 years
2) What kind of cosplayer do you consider yourself? I cosplay classic characters but at the same time,i also like doing O.C's
3) Cosplay or Crossplay? Both? Cosplay but im looking forward to crossdress on the next event.
4) Why do you cosplay? Usually my favourite characters in a series such as Rem,Nezuko etc.
5) Is cosplay a hobby you could see yourself doing in 10 years? Yes of course
6) If someone told you they hated your cosplay, what would you do? It doesn't really matter,i cosplay to bring anime characters to life for people who like them,and for those who don't, they could just stop looking at me
7) If someone told you they loved your cosplay, what would you do? I would say thank you and be glad that the time i spent on my cosplay wasn't wasted
8) Homemade Cosplay or Bought/Commissioned Cosplay? Bought cosplay, but I like adjusting it when it arrives.
9) There is a lot of debate if Western/Asians should cosplay. Your thoughts? I think everyone is allowed to cosplay, because people have different preferences.
10) Do you prefer to work alone or with others? I got myself a Raphtalia cosplay which unfortunately hasn't arrived yet but I'm looking forward to it.
11) Do you have a current cosplay fav? Rem because i had to buy a lot of parts separately
12) What is your most expensive cosplay project? Rem because i had to buy a lot of parts separately
13) What is your least expensive cosplay project? When i crossdressed as luffy/ or most of my O.C's
14) What is your favorite cosplay project? Rem so far
15) What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours? Maybe that i got way used to moving like an anime character lol
16) If you could cosplay anywhere in the world, where would it be? In my own country of course,but i would really love to be in Japan!
17) What was your first convention? Cosplay Matsuri in MOA.
18) What was your last convention? Cosmania in SM Megamall
19) What is your next convention? I'm currently waiting for Coscarnival,which apparently is moved :((
20) What is your favorite part of putting on your cosplay? Contacts,cause it really gives life to the character
21) What is your least favorite part? The wig,it takes time to put on and make sure that its sturdy and won't fall of
22)  Videos or photography? I like both
23) Photoshopped or Unshopped images? My images are not photoshopped but I would like them to be.
24) How do you view yourself as a cosplayer? I cosplay as a hobby cause it really fun, but if given an opportunity, you would take it seriously
25) What is cosplay to you? Finding new friends and family who have the same interests as you,and it makes me happy seeing the smile in the peoples faces when they ask for a picture.
26) For costuming, there is also a huge debate about who and what can cosplay. Your thoughts? I thing all should be based on the cosplayers preference,the opinion of others doesn't really matter
27) Do you have cosplays that are sometimes painful or uncomfortable? Are you willing to bleed for your art? If so, how much? I guess the most uncomfortable that i had before was trying those doll lenses that really hurt the eyes. Also id say about 70%
28) Yaoi or Yuri in cosplay? Yuri!!!
29) How far into the character are you willing to go while in cosplay? At the end of the day, are you "YOU" or are you your "CHARACTER"? I get so much into character when i cosplay,i also try to learn some of their lines
30) Wigs or no wigs? Do you prefer to style your wigs, commission a style or buy them prestyled? Depends on the character,if it requires a wig or not. I buy them pre styled but  customize them just a little bit
31) Contacts or no contacts? Contacts
32) How do you save money for your cosplay hobby? I have savings in my bank account
33) When do you find yourself cosplaying? Is it something you stick with for conventions and events only? In conventions and when im bared at the house,i make tiktoks of my cosplay too😅
34) Where do you go most often for photoshoots? Do you do photoshoots? I never tried to have a photoshoot yet,i usually just take my own photos
35) What got you into cosplaying? I've always loved anime literally since i was born lol, and at 1st i though only professionals are allowed to do it,but when i learned that everyone can. I got excited and tried it right away :3

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Featured Cosplayer: ジェイコブ ビンセント サビオ

1) How long have you been cosplaying? I started April last year, one year already
2) What kind of cosplayer do you consider yourself? I consider myself as a cosplayer that is simple yet creative and resourceful one
3) Cosplay or Crossplay? Both? Both. I've tried crossplay before and would love to do more.
4) Why do you cosplay? To give life to those characters I love and idolize. Then to lessen my stress and anxieties
5) Is cosplay a hobby you could see yourself doing in 10 years? I'm not sure, maybe I'll continue doing it.
6) If someone told you they hated your cosplay, what would you do? Just ignore them, I would put up on my mind that I need to improve more.
7) If someone told you they loved your cosplay, what would you do? I would be flattered and happy ?? as well improve more next time
8) Homemade Cosplay or Bought/Commissioned Cosplay? Bought and commissioned cosplay as of now, but will try to do it on my own.
9) There is a lot of debate if Western/Asians should cosplay. Your thoughts? Anyone can cosplay, we do have our freedom, so let's respect and support each other rather than bashing and ranting one another
10) Do you prefer to work alone or with others? Both, you need solo time as well group with others
11) Do you have a current cosplay fav? Spider-Man
12) What is your most expensive cosplay project? Tanjiro Kamado it is
13) What is your least expensive cosplay project? Dipper Pines from Gravity Falls
14) What is your favorite cosplay project? Spider-Man as well
15) What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours? Those creeps, weirdos and creeps on cons and social media
16) If you could cosplay anywhere in the world, where would it be? It would be on Japan and Philippines
17) What was your first convention? Cosplay Matsuri 2018
18) What was your last convention? Otaku Expo 2020
19) What is your next convention? Cosplay Carnival 2020
20) What is your favorite part of putting on your cosplay? It would be the outfit or the clothing itself
21) What is your least favorite part? Make up, because I have skin allergies
22)  Videos or photography? Both

23)  Photoshopped or Unshopped images? Both
24) How do you view yourself as a cosplayer? I view myself as a cosplayer as simple, friendly and approachable. And would be successful someday
25) What is cosplay to you? Cosplay is giving life to characters you love, expressing what you feel, doing your passion and hobby, lastly a stress reliever
26) For costuming, there is also a huge debate about who and what can cosplay. Your thoughts? We do have our freedom who to cosplay but please don't be sensitive and post rant about those people who criticized and bashes you, you want it to cosplay that character be prepared on criticisms and bashing, it would serve as your motivation and to improve more.
27) Do you have cosplays that are sometimes painful or uncomfortable? Are you willing to bleed for your art? If so, how much? Don't have yet. Nope
28) Yaoi or Yuri in cosplay?  Both
29) How far into the character are you willing to go while in cosplay? At the end of the day, are you "YOU" or are you your "CHARACTER"? At the end of the day it is me again. But sometimes I'm daydreaming and imagining that I'm that character
30) Wigs or no wigs? Do you prefer to style your wigs, commission a style or buy them prestyled? Wigs. Yes I do. Commissioned and bought pre-styled
31) Contacts or no contacts? No contacts
32) How do you save money for your cosplay hobby? Left unanswered
33) When do you find yourself cosplaying? Is it something you stick with for conventions and events only? Yes exclusively for conventions and events only, as well anime and cartoon cosplay photo shoots
34) Where do you go most often for photoshoots? Do you do photoshoots? Malls, parks. Yes I started it recently
35) What got you into cosplaying? Inspired and motivated by my idols (Liui Aquino, Jayem Sison, and Alodia Gosiengfiao) and to other cosplayers who I have seen on cons before.

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Featured Coslayer: Nina

1) How long have you been cosplaying? I started my very first cosplay around 2011. But I wasn't very active in the community that time.
2) What kind of cosplayer do you consider yourself? A bit of a perfectionist, especially when it comes to makeup and costume accuracy. I'd like to give the characters I cosplay (some) justice.
3) Cosplay or Crossplay? Both? Cosplay. I haven't crossplayed haha
4) Why do you cosplay? Back in high school it was because my senpais in my club would tell me I should start doing so because I look like an anime (no specific character was mentioned). Today, I do so because I enjoy creating makeup looks and dressing up.
5) Is cosplay a hobby you could see yourself doing in 10 years? I'm not really sure. It's been 9 years since I started; if 10 years from 2020, I probably won't be cosplaying as much anymore.
6) If someone told you they hated your cosplay, what would you do? Well, I'm curious as to why. No one told me that yet. So I guess I'd ask what was wrong with my cosplay and accept it as feedback or constructive criticism, if they're willing to give a respectful answer.
7) If someone told you they loved your cosplay, what would you do? Online and offline, I'd thank them. Maybe ask for some pictures too if this happens in a convention.
8) Homemade Cosplay or Bought/Commissioned Cosplay? Bought/commissioned cosplay. I find it more cost-effective and it saves me time. I could just alter the bought costumes to suit my taste. 
9) There is a lot of debate if Western/Asians should cosplay) Your thoughts? People can cosplay whoever they want. I guess the debate goes like "Westerners shouldn't cosplay anime (Asians) because they don't have the features". But it's 2020, technology can remedy this. Makeup prosthetics are already available so people could alter the way they look. Why should one discriminate because of another's unique features?
10) Do you prefer to work alone or with others? I prefer to work with others, but with a small group.
11) Do you have a current cosplay fav? Still my Kousaka Kirino cosplay haha best gurllll...
12) What is your most expensive cosplay project? I think it was my Morgiana from Magi cosplay. The wig I bought for it was expensive, and looking for a good kind of cloth for her dress was also hectic. Her props were also costly.
13) What is your least expensive cosplay project? A2. This was purely for fun and I gathered up pieces I could upcycle to I could make the costume.
14) What is your favorite cosplay project? Minun gijinka. My friend and I went on a Divisoria shopping trip so we could go with a Plusle and Minun gijinka and everything was done on time for the convention.
15) What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours? Wardrobe malfunction uuggghh. Also wigs with really long bangs.
16) If you could cosplay anywhere in the world, where would it be? I'd like to go to Japan and visit a high school there, because most of my cosplays are middle to high schooler characters. It would suit the setting perfectly.
17) What was your first convention? Best of Anime 2013? hahaha I still wasn't that active in the community.
18) What was your last convention? Does Quarancon 2020 count? If not, it's Cosplay Matsuri 2019.
19) What is your next convention? Supposedly Cosplay Carnival 2020.
20) What is your favorite part of putting on your cosplay? Makeup! I get to experiment how to do looks and use colors in my palette I rarely get to use on a daily basis.
21) What is your least favorite part? Using long wigs. It's hectic to take care of long wigs.
22)  Videos or photography? Photography.
23) Photoshopped or Unshopped images? Photoshopped
24) How do you view yourself as a cosplayer? Hopefully someone who gives justice to all the characters I cosplay.
25) What is cosplay to you? I suck at art, but this plus makeup is probably the only artistic thing or skill I have. Cosplay is like my version of fanart.
26) For costuming, there is also a huge debate about who and what can cosplay) Your thoughts? If you're confident with showing skin, go ahead. If you prefer to wear cute yet conservative outfits, go ahead. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
27) Do you have cosplays that are sometimes painful or uncomfortable? Are you willing to bleed for your art? If so, how much? Yes, and it's often because of wearing heels or wearing contact lenses the whole day. Yeah, I'm willing to spend much on this, but within bounds of reason hahaha.
28) Yaoi or Yuri in cosplay? Yaoi. This is just preference right? Haha I don't crossplay.
29) How far into the character are you willing to go while in cosplay? At the end of the day, are you "YOU" or are you your "CHARACTER"? I'm still me. The cosplay is just an act. Same way as actors are different from their characters.
30) Wigs or no wigs? Do you prefer to style your wigs, commission a style or buy them prestyled? Wigs. I prefer them prestyled so it saves me time, but it's so difficult to acquire prestyled wigs so I style them on my own.
31) Contacts or no contacts? Contacts. It helps you achieve more anime-like eyes.
32) How do you save money for your cosplay hobby? Buy second-hand and re-style or alter them. It's cost-efficient that way. I also opt to go for wig and costume trades.
33) When do you find yourself cosplaying? Is it something you stick with for conventions and events only? Usually a day before a photoshoot or an event, I would have a costrial. So, yes, it's dependent on events.
34) Where do you go most often for photoshoots? Do you do photoshoots? Around Metro Manila. I mostly often go to UPD and Wildlife QC because it's convenient.
35) What got you into cosplaying? The influence of my senpais and love for anime.

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