Get 2 Know Cosplayers: kate key cosplay

Where are you from?

I am from Zaragoza, Spain!

How long have you been cosplaying?

I started out very young, about 10 years ago. It has been 10 years of fun at events, photo shoots, conventions, and it was hard too in a lot of different ways! Cosplay has marked my whole life.

How did you first become interested in the hobby?

Well, it started in a fairly simple, but powerful way. As a young girl, I was browsing YouTube when suddenly I came across a video of Sakura-Con. I was absolutely amazed. Those people looked like, no, WERE my favorite video game and anime characters! In my country there was nothing like that, and I was totally amazed by what I saw. I also wanted to be there, and not only that, I also wanted to BE one of my favorite characters. That day, going to Sakura-Con with a cosplay became one of my dreams. Then more have been added, haha. And that's how it all started!

What are some characters that you have cosplayed?

It's funny, I was recently asked the same question on Instagram, but with the letters of the alphabet. And I realized that I have at least one cosplay for each letter. And it's not even close to the real number, which I don't even know. Maybe more than 100?

What are some of your future cosplay plans?

Well, I have to say that this information is confidential. But because it's you, I could tell you that summer is coming in my country, and that I like DVA and Esdeath so much. Let's see what happens!

What's your biggest cosplay pet peeve?

I believe I don't have many! Just starting with "the hardest" part. Because if the most difficult part looks bad when I will finish it, the rest of the cosplay probably too. Usually are helmets or breast armors.

Any advice for someone who might just be starting out in the hobby?

Yeah! Do whatever you want and enjoy it! Be logical with your projects, don't try to start with a really hard huge cosplay but if you love a character, style, or just the costume... do it and have fun! Make it, buy it, go conventions or just for photos at home. Cosplay is different for each person and no matter what other people can say to you about that, enjoy the cosplay world as you want.

Favorite movie? Video game? TV show? Band?

Very difficult! My favorite saga is Underworld, but I can't choose only one because all of them are amazing! Dark and vampire vibes are my life hehe. About videogame definitely Zelda's saga is the best for me, maybe Twilight Princess is my favorite there because I love Midna, but Phantom Hourglass is great too! The first game I ever played.

I love many shows like Big Bang Theory and Modern Family...and I can't choose a band, but I love rock, metal, techno and dubstep so much!

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

I really like video games and anime. I love going out to restaurants, cinema... I guess like any girl. I also really like nature and having outdoor adventures. And of course, traveling! My BIGGEST dream is travel to Japan. And when I'm not cosplaying, I like to box!

Where can fans find more of you?

Portfolio: https://katekeycosplay.wordpress.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katekeycosplay

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KateKeyCosplay