Q&A Interview with HeatherAfter Cosplay

Where are you from?

I'm a military kid. My family moved somewhere new every two to four years when I was growing up so I don't really have a hometown. Currently I live in Colorado.

When did you start cosplaying?

In 1996.

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

A friend asked me to go a local convention (AWA '96), and mentioned that some people liked to attend dressed-up as anime characters. I cosplayed as Devil Hunter Yohko and was immediately hooked! 

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

I have done over 200 cosplays, so I won't try to list them all here. Some of my more popular recent costumes include Elvira, 66 Catwoman, Jessica Rabbit, Lara Croft and Black Widow. 

Do you have any future cosplay plans?

Always! I don't usually share because then people start asking me about how certain costumes are coming along and the added pressure doesn't help my creativity haha. That said, it is an open secret that I've got 66 Batgirl in the works.

What is your favorite part of cosplaying?

Whenever I set about creating a new cosplay there are always problems to solve and new techniques to discover. That's what I enjoy the most is the creative problem solving.

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Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Movie: I don't know that I could ever choose an ultimate favorite....but 'Spaceballs' is pretty awesome.  I used to watch it all the time and am pretty confident I can still quote the entire movie.

Video Game: Again, hard to choose. I'm a big fan of the old school side-scrollers, though I play mobile phone games more than anything else right now.  'Wizards Unite' is my current addiction.

TV Show: It depends on what I'm in the mood to watch. I enjoy documentaries, dramas, and sitcoms like 'Friends' and 'Seinfeld'.

Band: I tend to gravitate towards the classics. I'm a big fan of 80s music.

As a veteran of the hobby, how do you think cosplaying has changed over the last 20+ years and how do you think it will evolve in the future?

I love how cosplay has become more mainstream! Back when I started, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone outside of convention circles familiar with the term. Nowadays most people know what it means, and accept cosplay as a valid hobby.

 I also appreciate how professional so many cosplayers are now, too! All aspects of cosplay (i.e. costume construction, makeup, photography, etc.) have leveled-up incredibly in the past decade or two. It's wonderful to see, and keeps me motivated to continue learning new skills that I can apply to my own cosplay projects.

What cosplay took the most time/work on creating?

I honestly don't know.  Each project has its challenges, and they are all different. I wouldn't know how to even begin comparing them to one another.   

Okay, what's the most expensive cosplay you've ever done?

Again, I don't know. I almost always make my costumes, and after doing so for as long as I have, I've got a surplus of materials on hand. Whenever possible I try to keep my costs down and make use of things I already own to create new costumes. 

I don't remember how much I paid for everything I've purchased over the last 20+ years and to be honest, I'm probably better off not giving it too much thought haha. 

What is a cosplay pet peeve of yours?

Storage! Figuring-out clever ways to store things like wings, hats and various props is a constant challenge.

Do you have any tips for people just starting out?

Don't be afraid to experiment in order to figure out what sorts of cosplays work best for you.....and above all, enjoy yourself!

Outside of cosplay, what are some of your other hobbies?

I also enjoy drawing, gaming, hiking, cooking, etc. Cosplay is definitely my favorite creative outlet though.  

Where can fans find more of you?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherCosplay 

DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/heatheraftercosplay

Q&A Interview with SynergyCraft Cosplay

Where are you from?

I am from Omaha, Nebraska.

When did you first start cosplaying?

I made my first cosplay in 2006, which was Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto.

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

My two best friends wanted to go to AnimeIowa and we were absolutely obsessed with Naruto at the time. We knew about cosplay just from how much time we spent on the internet. It looked like a ton of fun, so we all got together and made cosplays for the convention.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

I've made over 30 cosplays, but my favorite characters have been Mei (Overwatch), Jaina Proudmoore (World of Warcraft), Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), Orphea (Heroes of the Storm), Star Guardian Poppy and Pizza Delivery Sivir (both from League of Legends).

Any future plans for characters?

I have tons of future cosplay plans! In 2020 I'll be working on Elphelt Valentine, Tyreen Calypso, and an armored Venusaur gijinka.

What is your favorite part of cosplay?

I am extremely passionate about the craftsmanship side of cosplay! As a cosplayer who competes at the Master skill level in cosplay contests, I challenge myself to make every garment, accessory, and prop from scratch whenever I can.

What about the hardest part?

For me, the hardest part of cosplay would have to be making repairs to damaged pieces after a convention - I just want to move onto the next project ASAP instead! 

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Movie - Kung Pow! Enter the Fist

Video game - World of Warcraft

TV show - Game of Thrones

Band - Coheed & Cambria

Are you planning on going to any cons this year? (this interview was pre-lockdowns) 

Yes I am! I will be at Naka-Kon, Anime St. Louis, Anime Central, and Anime Nebraskon for sure. I'm trying to go to as many as I can this year!

Out of all of your cosplays, which one took the longest/most effort? 

Orphea took me a whopping 380 hours to complete within just four months.

What is the farthest you have ever traveled to cosplay?

A few years ago I traveled eight hours to Denver, CO for NanDesuKan. I usually stick around the MidWest because travelling with large props can be very difficult and stressful. But I would love to compete at BlizzCon in Anaheim, CA one day!

Do you have any tips for someone just beginning in cosplay of noob mistakes they could avoid early on when working on creating costumes? Maybe a better way to do something you have learned over the years?

My biggest tip is one that is considered a rule of thumb whether you're working with fabric, foam, or any other material - measure twice, cut once! Another good one is to always check the chemical interactions between your glue and the material you intend to use it on. Some glues will melt foam or create heat (and subsequently, fire) when put on certain plastics.

For newbies, one of the trickiest pieces to make can be gloves. You will save yourself a ton of stress and trouble by making sure you use 4 way stretch fabric.

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

I LOVE watching absolutely garbage-tier reality tv shows on TLC. It's one of the few things that actually helps me relax!

Where can fans find more of you?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SynergyCraft/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synergycraft/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/synergycraft

Q&A Interview with Honey Hiromi

Where are you from?

I am from Thailand.

How long have you been cosplaying?

I've been cosplaying for a year and a half.

How did you first become interested in cosplaying?

I just thought to myself one day that it would be so cool to be a character you like and then I found out that cosplay was a thing so I couldn't say no to not cosplaying!

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

I don't remember all of the characters that I've done but so far I've cosplayed Nico Yazawa, Arcade Ahri, KDA Akali, Rem, Arcade Riven, Hanako Kun, Zenitsu and sooooo many more!

Any future plans for cosplays?

I'm really trying to get my Classic Akali cosplay out there one day.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

My favorite movies are probably Mamma Mia and Disney's Descendants. Video game would of course be League Of Legends since I play it everyday. TV show right now more like Netflix series and it's Trailer Park Boysssss. Last but not the least my favorite band... not sure do groups count? I LOVE TWICE but I got into singing and songs all thanks to ABBA and Queen!

What LoL champions do you enjoy playing as most? Which do you hate laning against?

I always change champions that I enjoy playing but right now I'm kinda an Akali main. I need some action in my life! Hate: Yasuo and Zed, mostly assassins. I'm horrible against them.

What is the cosplay community like in Thailand? Are there many conventions to attend? Which is the biggest?

The cosplay community here isn't bad at all. People are nice but of course there are bad sides, too. Too many drama people can be very dramatic. There are quite a lot of cons here. The biggest is probably Jfest, TGS and Thailand Comic Con.

Are your cosplays commissioned or homemade?

It depends on my budget and whether I can do it myself or not. My Harley Quinn one was handmade!

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What's been the most fun part about getting deeper into the hobby for you?

The best part is being able to be confident in something I do and meet new friends without knowing that the friend would become your BFF!

What are some of your hobbies outside of cosplay?

My other hobbies are drawing, singing, dancing and of course I love gaming. 

Where can fans find more of you?

Twitch 

https://www.twitch.tv/honeyhiromi

Facebook Gaming 

https://www.facebook.com/Honey-Hiromi-Gaming-101128928108984  

Facebook Cosplay 

https://www.facebook.com/honeyhiromi/ 

Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/honeyhiromi/ 

 

Q&A Interview with Angel Kaoru

Where are you from?

Ecuador.

How long have you been cosplaying?

13 years.

How did you first become interested in cosplaying?

I have loved wearing costumes and Halloween since I was little. I've also loved anime for a long time as well. Cosplaying was just an excuse to put a lot of costumes all the time whether or not it was Halloween.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

Bayonetta 1 and 2, Gamora, Black Widow, Mystique, Mt Lady, Jessica Rabbit, Poison Ivy, Mileena (MK), Dark Magician Girl, and Joker.

Any future plans for cosplays?

Totally! One of my dream cosplays is Tyrande from World of Warcraft. I'll also be doing more Marvel superheroes and villains.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

I love animated movies. My favorite is Inside Out. Favorite video games are Bayonetta and Super Smash Bros. Favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother. And favorite band is Big Bang.

What are some of your hobbies outside of cosplay? 

Photography, photo editing, and music. I own a photo business in my country so most of my cosplay photos are produced by me and a co-worker. I'm still trying to come back to music. I was raised with music so I hope I can come back soon.

You mentioned you were a big anime fan. What are some of your favorites in that regard?

Totally! I love shonen and action anime like Hunter X Hunter; that's one of my favorites. Also Yu Yu Hakusho. Although I also love crazy and bizarre anime like Gurren Lagann, Darling in the Franxx, and FLCL. If you noticed, most of them are from the same studio creator, Gainax and Trigger.

Are you playing any video games currently? If so, which ones?

Yes. Actually I'm playing Bayonetta 1 and Mortal Kombat 11.

What would you say is the most difficult part about being a cosplayer?

Maybe the lack of support in some countries like mine. It's so hard to get a sponsor or someone interested in your job. You are rarely promoted. But you also need that financial support to make cosplays so it's hard sometimes.

Where can fans find more of you?

INSTAGRAM:
www.instagram.com/angelgdkaoru

FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/machikaoru

DIGITAL PHOTO SETS
gumroad.com/angelkaoru

PRINT STORE
Storenvy.com/angelkaoru 

KO-FI
ko-fi.com/angelkaoru

PATREON
patreon.com/angelkaoru

Q&A Interview with Khymichi

Where are you from?

I am from Penang, Malaysia.

What is the cosplay community like in Malaysia? Is it large? Small?

I would say its pretty large now. Comic Fiesta seems to have more and more cosplayers every year.


When did you first start cosplaying?

I started during my first year of university in Singapore around 2008. We didn't have cosplay events on my island at the time, so I was really excited to see Singapore had one. I made my first costume and attended.

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

When I was 14, my house finally had internet installed. I was already into anime. When I was browsing for anime and manga, I came across cosplay pictures. It was a team of Final Fantasy cosers. From there I got interested in the hobby.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

So many. Recent coses are Mulan from Wreck it Ralph 2, Sonico, Kanroji Mitsuri from Kimetsu no Yaiba, High Elf from Goblin Slayer, Attila the (san)ta from FGO and Tempest Janna from League of Legends. I have a lot more but its years worth of coses to list.

Any future plans for characters?

I have a lot! Haha. Plans are usually made with friends or feels. Each character is different so it really depends on who I am cosing and when to see what I plan for them.

What is your favorite part of cosplay?

Hanging out with my friends and seeing the reactions I get of my coses. Like when I cosplayed Princess Serenity at Comiket a couple years ago, this girl cried from happiness at seeing my friend and I. It was a bit of a shock but she was really sweet.

What about the hardest part?

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Arranging timings with my friends. We are all working and travelling adults, so getting the timings to match is a bit of an ordeal. My recent Kimetsu No Yaiba shoot took about three months before we could settle on a date.

Are you planning on attending any cons this year?

 I'm aiming for comiket but I'll see how it goes.

What is the farthest you have traveled for cosplay?

From Dubai maybe it's Comiket two years ago because it's almost 11 hours flight away.  But from Malaysia maybe a small con in Birmingham. I did go to Perth once for my Life is Strange photoshoot as well.

What sets you apart from other cosplayers?

I am not sure actually. Besides my friends, I am not that involved in the who is who in the cosplay scene. So I cannot compare what could make me stand out. I'm more of a hobbyist but I do want to try making and selling a photobook like most cosers do.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Gosh, I have a lot that I like but favorite is a bit hard. I re-watch loads of movies so I can't say I have a fav in that. Video games, I always loved Rule of Rose. I have replayed that a ton of times with my sisters on the PS2. TV show... does Adventure Time count? Bands I have a lot as well. I am an avid music fan across a lot of genres. Right now, I wanna see Kenshi Yonezu, Florence and the Machine, and Marina and the Diamonds live if I can.

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

I am not sure what people know or don't know about me actually. However, I think people need to

Photo by The Fool Photography

know I can't drink milk. I do tell people this but they always forget and try to give me something with drinkable milk in it. One time I was at an event and had a bit of this chocolate drink from a friend and I ended up vomiting the rest of the event. I can have yogurt and cheese but not excessively.

Where can fans find more of you?

Facebook: www.facebook.com/khymichi

Instagram: www.instagram.com/khymichi

World of Cosplay: www.worldcosplay.net/member/khymichi

Twitter: www.twitter.com/khymichi

Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/khymichi

Q&A Interview with Sweet Angel Cosplay

Photo by Irish Gerry

Where are you from?

I'm from Italy!

How long have you been cosplaying?

I started around the end of 2008 in a very little event in my free time. There were fewer than 15 cosplayers and my first costume was Tifa from Final Fantasy VII.

Photo by NyaoNyao

How did you first become interested in cosplaying?

I think it was due to my interest in video games and anime. I liked the idea of being creative and making a costume inspired by my favorite characters.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

Oh, the list is quite long! I can tell you some of my favorites, but you can find the full list on my website: Yoko Littner from TTGL, Holo from Spice and Wolf, Yuna and Rikku from Final Fantasy, Kairi from Kingdom Hearts, Jibril from No Game No Life, Rena from Elsword, Wizard from Diablo, and Kirin from Monster Hunter.

Any future plans for cosplays?

I just finished Riven from League of Legends and I'm working on Akali from the same game.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Is it bad to have no favorite film/TV show/music? I can tell you my favorite video game for sure is Final Fantasy X.

Have you gotten the new FFVII remake yet? What do you think about remakes of older games in general? Good idea or ruins the nostalgia?

Unfortunately I still have to buy and play the game. Two reasons mainly: I still have to finish other titles and I'm really busy with my daily routine. I should also buy a bigger monitor because with mine it's a pain every time. In any case, I hope to play it soon and avoid spoilers until that moment! I'm more for new games and not for remakes, but sometimes it's not a bad idea. Cloud/Tifa/Aerith in HD are a way better now than the pixels of the past. Definitely a pleasure for the eyes!

Photo by A.Z. Production Cosplay Photography

From start to finish how long does it take you to create a cosplay from scratch on average? What's the longest one has ever taken?

I'm very slow in making cosplays. Usually an average costume takes several months. I spend many hours on the research of materials, on the project, on the test, and then on the real creation. Small example: I'm working on Akali now and the light green piece on her legs has some brown cords. Only to hand-sew the brown parts together takes me six plus another six hours, and it's just a small detail (you can see here).

I'm a perfectionist so I probably spend hours and hours on things that nobody will even notice, but it's the way I like to cosplay!

In your opinion, what is the most important skill for someone just starting out in the hobby to develop first to get the most out of the cosplaying experience in the long term?

I think the best "skill" is to always have fun and enjoy what you do! In particular cosplaying for you is a hobby so you have to do what makes you happy, and this could be different from another cosplayer so don't compare yourself too much to your friends or your idols. Do what makes you happy!

Photo by NyaoNyao

What are some of your hobbies outside of cosplay?

Considering cosplay takes most of my time since I make my own costumes/prop/wigs and I organize many shootings and attend many events, the remaining space is not enough to do a lot in my free time.

I do rock climbing (bouldering in particular) and I really love to travel both in cities and summer places. I also enjoy trekking and skiing. During this quarantine, I unfortunately can't do any of them so I focus on home workouts.


Where can fans find more of you?

SOCIAL MEDIA:
DeviantArt
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Youtube
Official Website

SUPPORT:
Ko-fi
Storenvy

Q&A Interview with Dynamic Duchess Cosplay

Image by @fascettiphotography

Where are you from?

I'm originally from Maryland and currently live in Florida.

When did you first start cosplaying?

When I was 14 years old, so about five years now.

Image by @spicy_chikan

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

I saw a cosplay wig on Amazon from an anime I was watching and decided to buy it.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

Neo-RWBY, Cinder Fall-RWBY, Salem-RWBY, D.va/Black cat D.va-Overwatch, Ambitious Elf Jinx-League of Legends.

Any future plans for characters?

A ton! A few more Jinx (League of Legends) cosplays, as well as other League characters. I also have an original design in the works for Anime Fest Orlando this year.


What is your favorite part of cosplay?

I really love doing my makeup and styling wigs. It's really cool to watch myself transform into a character.

What about the hardest part?

Motivation, for sure. I really struggle to work on costumes, especially when it comes to sitting down and sewing.

How long does it generally take to complete a complex costume by hand?

Several months, usually.

When you do makeup for a cosplay, do you generally do it yourself or do you have someone that helps you? 

I typically do it myself, though if I need to airbrush my face I have my boyfriend do it.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Movie: Crimson Peak. Video game: League of Legends. TV show: Shiki. I don't really have a favorite band.

Do you have a favorite genre of music, then?

I’m a fan of metal, and I listen to a lot of anime openings.

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

I eat black olives out of the jar.

Where can fans find more of you?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_duchess_cosplay/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DynamicDuchessCosplay

Image by @spicy_chikan

Q&A Interview with Adia Cosplay

Image by Chastten Cosplay Photography

Where are you from?

I am from the Netherlands.

Image by Chastten Cosplay Photography

How long have you been cosplaying?

I started in June of 2013 so I have been cosplaying almost for seven years.

How did you first become interested in the hobby?

I watched a lot of anime when I was younger. I started searching for certain characters and I saw people doing cosplays of them. Shortly after that there was an event nearby so I went with a friend and I was amazed by all the cosplayers. I wanted to be like that as well, haha.

What are some of the characters you have cosplayed?

I cosplay a lot of different characters. I love doing Disney cosplays (Aurora, Ariel, Anna and Rapunzel), but I also love video game (2B, Samus and Ahri) and comic cosplays (Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Mary Jane Watson and Black Cat).

Any future plans for cosplays?

I have way too many plans, but I would love to make my dream cosplay happen (River Spirit Nami made out of Dragon Skin silicone)

Image by Jimmy Purimahuwa

What are some of your favorite conventions?

I love Gamescom and Elfia. Both are very different, but I love the gaming industry and fantasy scene, Plus I love mead!

What's the furthest you have ever traveled for a con?

For now I would say Germany (Gamescom) which is two and a half hours away by car.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

My favorite movie is Tangled.
My favorite Video Game: The legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
My favorite TV Show: The Witcher on Netflix.
My favorite band: I don't have one hahaha.

If you don't have a favorite band, do you have a favorite genre of music?

I mostly listen to pop music, but it also depends on my mood! I listen to the Jonas Brothers a lot now.

What do you think is the hardest part about cosplaying?

Image by Chastten Cosplay Photography

Feeling the right connection with the character. Even when you love a certain character a lot, you can still have no connection at all when cosplaying as him/her.

Is there a difference in how you prepare for cosplaying for a photo shoot vs cosplaying at a live convention?

Yes! My cosplay has to be perfect for a convention, and I don't mind if a certain item is taped to my body for a photoshoot.

What advice would you give to someone new just starting out in the hobby?

Do not give up and start off easy. Every one of us started somewhere and you don't want to spend way too much money on a hobby if you only end up doing it for one day.

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

I love staying at home and doing nothing at all. I enjoy dressing up for parties, photoshoots and cosplay, but I love wearing my comfy clothes at home.

Anything else you'd like to add?

Feel free to contact me if you have more questions or if you want to ask for tips! You can contact me on instagram because that is the fastest way to contact me!

Image by Robin Morgan Photography

Where can fans find more of you?

Facebook: www.facebook.com/adiacosplay

Instagram: www.instagram.com/adiacosplay

Twitter: www.twitter.com/adiacosplay

Shoptly: www.shoptly.com/adiacosplay

Patreon: www.patreon.com/adiacosplay

Q&A Interview with Bura-chan Cosplay

Photo by Focus Felis

Where are you from?

I'm from Poland!

When did you first start cosplaying?

It was in March 2014 during Intel Extreme Masters in Katowice, Poland.

Photo by Photoruru

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

My friend told me that it would be fun to have costume on during a gaming event, so I did some quick research on League of Legends champion skins. I choose the simplest one for me to make - Prom Queen Annie. After that first convention I became so fascinated about it that I never stopped! It's a fantastic hobby.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

Many of them is from League of Legends - Janna, LeBlanc, Yasuo, Syndra and Karma. I'm also very into Love Live so I made various costumes of idols like Eli and Riko.

Who is your favorite LoL champion to play as? Who do you hate playing against the most?

I love to play as Jinx, Neeko, Janna and Illaoi. But I really hate to play against Yasuo, Zed, Fizz and Talon - they are so annoying to play against...

Any future plans for characters?

In the near future I'll make some more idol stuff, but I'm planning to focus on other anime positions than just Love Live. For example, Kohaku from Dr. Stone, Sistine from RokuAka and Elsa from Frozen 2.

What is your favorite part of cosplay?

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Happiness! Sharing the joy of being a fictional character in the real world is something unbelievable. The smile on people faces when they see their favorite character or all those little children who think you're real a superhero or princess - it's priceless.

What about the hardest part?

For me it's motivation and finding time to make my own costumes. Since I live away from home and I cannot make costumes here, I became less active in cosplaying. It hurts, but it's the way of life. Besides that, I really hate making shoe and plushy patterns and working with fur.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

For movies it's not that easy to pick but let's say Zootopia and The Hunger Games. But choosing from anime I like Akagami no Shirayuki-hime the most. My favorite video games are League of Legends and the Tomb Raider series. I usually don't watch TV, but if I do, I really like to watch Hell's Kitchen or Master Chef. And my favorite band is Linkin Park.

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I love Linkin Park! I was just having a discussion with a friend of mine about old school Linkin Park vs newer songs. What are some of your favorite songs of theirs? (I think mine is Papercut).

My first song ever was Numb but I started to love them after hearing Castle of Glass for the first time on the radio. Since then I have my top four favorite songs which are: New Divide, Roads Untraveled, Iridescent, and One More Light. But that doesn't mean that I don't like their older songs, too!

Photo by Photoruru

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

I can eat almost everything with ketchup.

Have you ever tried Steak with Ketchup? I've heard a lot of people love that!

Just a few days ago! And yes - it was tasty. But they are much better with garlic butter!

Where can fans find more of you?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuraChanCosplay/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bura_chan_cosplay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurciaChan

Q&A Interview with Lux Avem

Where are you from?

Wake Forest, North Carolina and Staunton, Virginia (I bounce back and forth for college).

What are you majoring in?

Currently looking at majoring in Marketing and Communications with a focus on communications and possibly a minor in French.

When did you first start cosplaying?

I started cosplaying in 2016 at RTX.

How did you first become interested in cosplay?

I became interested when I saw Lux from League of Legends and was quite attached to her character.

What are some characters you have cosplayed?

Penny Polendina and Weiss Schnee from RWBY, Star Guardian Lux, Supergirl, and Panther from Persona 5.

Any future plans for characters?

Currently I am working on a Tamamo No Mae from Fate Grand Order.

What is your favorite part of cosplay?

My favorite part is the makeup and the community. I've made a lot of friends in the community and built up my own little family.

What about the hardest part?

The hardest part is the discrimination that happens in the community and balancing my own health and classes while working on costumes.

What do you mean by discrimination in the community? 

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There are a lot of issues on racism and body-shaming in the community that I have seen. PoC cosplayers don't get the same treatment as others and are often degraded by the community which includes calling them racial slurs. I also often see a lot of chubby cosplayers getting similarly poor treatment.

Are there any cosplayers that inspire you?

Honestly, I don't think I could count how many. Jessica Nigri and Meg Turney were two of the first ones for me, but now its a lot of my friends in the community like HelloBonehead and Sketching_Dinosaur.

What advice would you give to cosplayers just starting out?

Just be kind. Don't worry if your costume isn't as amazing as someone else's or if someone else is cosplaying the same thing "better" than you. Cosplay is only a competition if you're entering one. Just have fun and take care of yourself.

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Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

My favorite movie is Expelled from Paradise. I'm a big fan of Child of Light. I love Criminal minds and I think I've seen almost every episode. And my favorite band currently is The Oh Hellos.

Tell me something about yourself that nobody knows.

Lux is only my Tag name.


Where can fans find more of you?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxavem/
Twitter https://twitter.com/AvemLux
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxavem/

SuicideGirl Gamer of the Month: Luie

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