Alodia and Ashley Cosplay Witchblade at Anime Festival Asia

As previously announced, Filipina cosplayers Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao represented the Philippines at the Anime Festival Asia Regional Cosplay Championship 2009. The sisters masterfully portrayed Amaha Masane and Shiori Tsuzuki from the Witchblade anime, complete with elaborate costumes and killer moves.

When we last saw the girls’ costumes, they were still under construction. Even then, they looked amazing. Now here they are in their fully armed and operational glory. Click here to continue reading “Alodia and Ashley Cosplay Witchblade at Anime Festival Asia”…

November 22, 2009 · 14 Comments (with 2 Conversations)

Filipina Celeb Paloma Esmeria Cosplays Chun-Li from Street Fighter

Gaming has long outpaced movies and music in the US. Now cosplay, a hobby closely related to gaming culture, is officially mainstream in the Philippines. While hardcore otaku like Alodia Gosiengfiao will always rule the hearts of Filipino geeks with their elaborate costumes and passionate portrayals, less geeky players are now unleashing their own inner otaku.

First Kyo Ritu Art enabled anyone to become a cosplayer for a day, from costume to photoshoot. Now mainstream Filipina celebrity Paloma Esmeria cosplays Chun-Li from from the Street Fighter series of fighting games.

She won’t win any international competitions with that costume, but she sure looks like she’s having fun. Click here to continue reading “Filipina Celeb Paloma Esmeria Cosplays Chun-Li from Street Fighter”…

November 1, 2009 · 8 Comments (with 3 Conversations)