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6.21.2011

We want you!

Cosplay Network Philippines Opens Its Doors

Want to be part of the country's largest cosplayer-centered page? Then there's no time like the present. Cosplay Network Philippines is in  need of photographers, videographers, graphic artists, writers and staff members who are passionate about cosplay and seek to have it seen as an art form.

Who can join?
Anyone over 16 years of age is welcome to send in their application

How do I join?
 Just fill in this application form and send it in to cnph@ymail.com

Full Name:
Age:
Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Relationship Status:
Position:
Employment Status (Please specify if you are a student):
Equipment (For photographers and videographers, Please include Camera brand and model, lenses, and speedlights/flashes if any):
Links to sample art and/or portfolio (If link is on facebook please set album privacy to everyone):  
Relevant experience:

Why do you want to join Cosplay Network Philippines?
How did you learn about us?
Aside from the position you are applying for, what else can you bring to the team?


Once you fill up the form don't forget to send it to us at cnph@ymail.com  



We are also looking for volunteer marshalls for Fantasy Quest. Send us a message on facebook or at cnph@ymail.com if you are interested.
 Don't forget to include your name(s), any group affiliations and whether or not you have experience as marshalls before. 

3.03.2011

PUP Otaku Experience


From the Organizer:

The PUP Otaku Xperience or OXP is a musical variety show aimed to reach out student and non-student fans of anime and Japanese pop culture. The event functions also as the debut of the Otaku U Rule! A Japanese oriented youth development organization.
The 3 hour show will feature the various talents of the current members of the organization through song and dance number.

The Main attraction of the OXP is the individual cosplay presentation otherwise known as Cosplay Catwalk and JFashion ramp modeling by the PUP Runway top models. Some of the other activities include the KPOP Dance Showdown and the different band JRock Band Performances.

Many prizes wait to everybody. This is event is free for everyone.

Note: For students / guest from outside the universities just contact us so you can be included in the guest list.

For more information please visit: http://www.pupotakuxp.tk/

3.01.2011

Female Cosplayer of the Month (February)

Cosplay as we all know is a type of performance art in which people do costumes and accessories to represent a character or an idea. It’s as simple as dressing up, only you dress up as your favorite anime or any character on your favorite game. We caught up with one of the famous ones–a woman known only as MJ and asked her about cosplay.

Rae: Who/what are you in real life?
MJ: Student, Otaku, Gamer, Cosplayer, limited edition of GOD works.

Rae: What name(s) do you do cosplay under?
MJ: I want to be called in my real name: MJ

Rae: What does cosplay mean to you?
MJ: Cosplaying - is expressing my passion from being an Anime enthusiast.

Rae: Why do you cosplay?
MJ: To express my favorite character and make it alive by me.

Rae: How long have you been doing cosplay?
MJ: One year.

Rae: How did you get interested in it?
MJ: first I’m an attendee like the other. Attend cons, takes picture then one time I realize what if I’m one of them? What would it feel if I’m wearing my favorite anime character? Then I planned and get started.

Rae: What conventions do you go to?
MJ: Anime Conventions

Rae: What's attractive to you about these conventions?
MJ: Co- cosplayers! I really love to see my friends with same interest and passion like me.

Rae: What is your favorite character to cosplay?  Or these characters if more than one?
MJ: Mokou and Ouerba Fang

Rae: What inspired you to cosplay this character?  Or these characters if more than one?
MJ: Because it has an attitude like mine...

Rae: Why do you feel it is important to take your fondness for a character/ or series to so far?
MJ: For me to make it feel like it also exist literally on earth.

Rae: What's the source (manga/anime/whatnot) of this character?  Or these characters if more than one?
MJ: Anime.

Rae: Are you influenced by the game(s) you play?
MJ: Yes!

Rae: What character or characters has been most challenging to cosplay?  Why?
MJ:
  • "Mokou", cause watching the ribbon from being on it place is something to remember.
  • "FAng" making the tattoo and hair is really time consuming.
  • "Maya Natsume" always walks slowly because the floor is slippery.
Rae:  Could you tell us a little about how you make your costumes?
MJ:  Find the best and the cheapest tailor. And for the props find an economic way for the materials and creative mind.

Rae: What about your costume took the most time to make? (Including timeframe)
MJ: depend on the props. But for now Maka Albarn took 1 month and until now it’s incomplete.

Rae: How do you feel about getting recognized as a cosplayer?
MJ: happy cause friends support me.

Rae: Did you imagine you would receive as much attention as you have for your hobby?
MJ: Nope.

Rae: How does your family feel about cosplay?
MJ: i think nothing..^_^..but still they support me

Rae: What about friends and family? Have they ever engaged in any costume/cosplay events?
MJ: family??hmmm..nope..

Rae: If you had it to do it all over again, would you still be a cosplayer?
MJ: Yes!

Rae: Have you joined group cosplaying before? Which do you prefer - individual or group cosplay?

MJ: yup i already joined.. i prefer both..

Rae: Have you ever joined a cosplay competition? How was the experience?
MJ: yup.. i dont expect to win..i just want my character to be recognize..

Rae: What's your dream cosplay?
MJ: to cosplay my favorite characters with my man.

Rae: Do you have a cosplay story -- happy story, horror story, uplifting, artistic story -- you can share with our readers?
MJ: At first I start with nothing. But Friends always appear in different way and time. You will realize someday "Ow...how do we be friends?"And remember the time you laugh and do crazy things.

Rae: How do you see Filipino Cosplay 5 years from now?
MJ: A well renowned passion

Rae: Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get into the cosplay scene?
MJ: Never be discouraged but always remember to look out what fits in you.pursue if you like something and be sure it is worthy. And never forget to thank GOD for being who you are.

MJ on her school uniform (on the left). She really has a simple but stunning beauty that no one can resist.

Mary Jane is one cosplayer I really admire. She’s both beautiful and passionate about her craft. Despite her busy schedule as a 3rd year architecture student she still managed to be in the cosplay scene and pull out a really great cosplay. :)

2.12.2011

Male Cosplayer of the Month (January)

Name: Cedric Caezar R. Era
Age: 13
Bday: July 30, 1997
Nickname / Cosplay Codename: Naruto Ced, Cedric Uzumaki
Cosplaying since: November 2010
Cosplayed Characters: Naruto Uzumaki
Cosplay Plans: Anbu Kakashi,Naruto Akatsuki (etc.)
Message to all cosplayers: more power to us guys..WE COSPLAY TO EXPRESS NOT TO IMPRESS! love 2 cosplay!!
Message to those who want to cosplay: kung gusto nyong mg-cosplay pwedeng-pwede nman eh!! d nman mahalaga ung mamahaling costume, ang mahalaga kung san lang ung kaya nyo..wla nmang mayaman o mahirap d2 eh!! lahat pantay-pantay :3
On being CNPH's Cosplayer of the Month: Happy..:D domo arigato sa lahat ng mga nag votes....

2.06.2011

Male Cosplayer of the Month (February)

Jalec believes in the saying “Keep Moving Forward”, as a cosplayer it helps him overcome whatever criticism he gets through other people. It’s like being positive even though people around you are negatively speaking about you. I got to be able to interview the Cloud Strife of the Filipino Cosplay Community.

Rae: Who/what are you in real life?
Jalec: A Student, Gamer, Manga and Anime Enthusiast,

Rae: What name(s) do you do cosplay under?
Jalec: I still use my nickname Jalec

Rae: What does cosplay mean to you?
Jalec: To me Cosplay means costume play portraying a Character that you want to.

Rae: Why do you cosplay?


Jalec: Because I feel that I could be that character that i want to.

Rae: How long have you been doing cosplay?
Jalec: 4 years.

Rae: How did you get interested in it?
Jalec: curiosity and the time that i really want to portray that character.

Rae: What conventions do you go to?
Jalec: K-pop Conventions,Anime and Cosplay Conventions

Rae: What's attractive to you about these conventions?
Jalec: The thing that attracts me is that a convention is a place that I I belong with other people who also shares the same interest as I do.

Rae: What is your favorite character to cosplay?  Or these characters if more than one?
Jalec: Sasuke Uchiha and Cloud Strife [insert picture of her in her Sasuke and Clud Strife Cos]

Rae: What inspired you to cosplay this character?  Or these characters if more than one?
Jalec: The thing that inspires me to cosplay that characters that I cosplayed. is because I could relate to the character's attitude and their story in some ways.

Rae: Why do you feel it is important to take your fondness for a character/ or series to so far?
Jalec: To me to take fondness to the character that you like to so far also helps in being "in character" as much as you could in your Cosplay.

Rae: What's the source (manga/anime/whatnot) of this character?  Or these characters if more than one?
Jalec: Anime.

Rae: Are you influenced by the game(s) you play?
Jalec: Yes!

Rae: What character or characters has been most challenging to cosplay?  Why?
Jalec:  To me Characters who belong in the Mecha Category and Characters who wield huge weapons. Because they are difficult to bring,wear,handle

Rae: Are you in any cosplay groups or clubs? Tell me about it.  How did you guys get started?
Jalec: Before I was with Tomasinotaku because my friends are also a part of that group/organization. Im not actually a member but I often hang out and go with them on events before.

Rae:  Could you tell us a little about how you make your costumes?
Jalec:  I don't make my costumes, I go to my friend's house and his mom makes them. and my friend makes the props.
Rae: What about your costume took the most time to make? (Including timeframe)
Jalec: It depends sometimes it reaches a week, sometimes even months. depending on how much time I need to prepare for that event or when Im going to use my costume.

Rae: Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get into the cosplay scene?
Jalec: My advice is that have fun on what you do in cosplay when you begin cosplaying as long as it is a good thing.

He's a nice guy towards other cosplayer, he knows when to be humble and appreciates all the good comments that he received from his fans. I am personally wishing to be close to him and know more about this great cosplayer. :)

1.10.2011

Female Cosplayer of the Month (January)


Name: Jovi Claire
Age: 16
Birthday: October 13, 1994
Nickname / Cosplay Codename: Jovi Heartilly
Cosplaying since: February 2010
Cosplayed Characters:
Lili Rochefort (Tekken 6)
Tsunade (Naruto)
Seal Release Tsunade (Naruto)
Jounin Tsunade (Naruto)
Mio Akiyama (K-ON!)
Azusa Nakano (K-ON!!)
Lightning Farron (Final Fantasy XIII)
Fan Art Lightning Farron (Final Fantasy XIII)
Daphne Blake (Scooby Doo!)
Cosplay Plans:
Yuuko Ichihara (xxxHOLIC)
etc.. (Other plans won't be spoiled)
Message to all cosplayers:
Always remember that cosplaying is a hobby. Not a competition on who's better on something. Respect other people so you'll gain respect too. Cosplay with passion and love. And most of all, enjoy.
Message to those who want to cosplay:
Cosplay is indeed an expensive hobby, but if you're going to use your creativity, you just might save some up. Remember to cosplay only your favorite characters and don't waste your money on people who oblige you to cosplay for them. Just trust in yourself that you'll do fine.
On being CNPH's Cosplayer of the Month:
I'd like to acknowledge everyone who voted for me and to CNPH for giving me the title. It's an honor, really. I'll try my best to cosplay with obvious improvements. If you have some questions about cosplay or anything, feel free to drop by and leave a message at my page. Thank you so much!