Cosplay Arabia - December 2018

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22 Cosplay Arabia Q. Tell us about your first costume. A. I was Misty from Pokémon. Another red head, It was an easy costume for a beginner. Q. So it could be hard, depending on how intricate the costume is. How long does it usually take for you to pull off the finished look? A. It takes a week to make a plan, a month to actually finish the costume. I also, practice my Cosplay skit a couple of weeks in advance. Q. A skit? Do you try to mimic your character’s actual movements and speech? A. I do. I try to become the character herself. Q. What’s the most difficult thing about accomplishing a finished costume? I find it stressful to meet my goals, despite starting months before the event. I suppose it’s my beginner’s jitters. Q. Do you ever ask for help? A. I’ve got friends and colleagues who are always around for guidance and support. I also follow a couple of very talented Cosplayers who never fail to inspire me. Kamuicosplay from Germany and Narga_lifestream from Russia give awesome tutorials. Their experiences really help me a lot. Q. What do you think of Bahrain’s Cosplay Community? A. It is much bigger than my home town. The community is quite warm and friendly, and everyone’s so encouraging. It’s amazing to be part of. Q. If you could be part of another Cosplay event, where would it be? A. BLIZZCON! Q. What will you go as? A. Another red suit? It’s supposed to be a secret. Q. What are your thoughts on escapism through Cosplay? Do you believe in such a thing? A. For me, when I put my costume on I remain Anya. I act as my character only on stage or during a photo shoot. I’m not going to lie, it’s a great feeling when people recognize the character and ask me for a picture…but this does not in any way erase my true self. I don’t think I could create a decent costume if I was in denial about my reality. Cosplay is art. It’s inventive, and fun. Q. Being a woman, and an attractive woman at that… were there any incidents during the many comic con events you’ve joined? A. Nothing like that. I just get asked for pictures but then I never go alone to these conventions. I’m almost always with friends or my ‘bodyguard’ (husband). Q. Lastly, is there any advice you’d care to give to new Cosplayers? A. If you can dream it, you can do it! Believe in yourself, believe in everything you do. Try, make mistakes, try again! Start with a simple costume and then improve it. Don’t be scared to show your work. RAPID FIRE 1. Marvel or DC ? Marvel! 2. Batman or Superman ? Superman (He’s an alien!) 3. Sony or Nintendo ? Sony 4. Anime or Manga ? Anime 5. Console or PC ? PC 6. Cats or Dogs ? Meow :3 7. Social Media ? Instagram @anyadogar
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