Interview with AngelZhou (Cosplayer)

Second in a list of interviews for the upcoming EOY, here’s an interview with Angel, who will be “cosplaying” as Little Red Riding hood as part of the Disney Group. Included is a Death note photoshoot

Hoho. I hope she doesn’t mind me using her forum sig

Could you talk a little to intro who you are
18/f/Singapore
( Nah, that’s ‘little’ enough rite? *wink* )

How did you get started on doing cosplay
A friend of mine was interested to try cosplaying and She dragged me to accompany her joining one of the major cosplay event at Singapore. At first I just did it out of curiosity ( and basically I like to try new stuffs as well! ) But in the end, I got hooked onto it as well.
What keeps you doing cosplay
It’s quite hard to describe it in words, but let’s just say that it’s very fun to cosplay! It’s something like entering a new world when there is always something new and interesting to experience. Not to forget getting to know like-minded people.

Any extraordinary experience?
There are a lot, but let me pick one.

Quite recently a fellow cosplayer helped me to get an invitation to the Gala Premier of a movie that based on a manga. I’m supposed to cosplay one of the main character from that manga. Initially, I thought it’s just some small events between friends so I didn’t prepare much. However, it turned up to be a huge event with a lot of celebrities coming and even with media coverage! Though I’m was quite ‘lost’ at the first time, it turned out to be fun. We got a chance to promote cosplay as well as the movie itself.

Could you describe abit on what cosplay you’re doing for EOY?
For this EOY, I’m going to just dress up instead of cosplaying. I’m going to dress up as a character from famous folktale, Little Red Riding Hood.

Apart from that, I’m considering to cosplaying something else as well. Actually I have few cosplay outfits that still in the making. However it’s all depends on whether I can finish any of it before EOY or not. Also depends on the situations.

How you’ve been getting/making the costume for EOY and how’s the progress
As I’m quite ( very to be precise ) picky, almost all of my outfits are custom made.
For this EOY, thanks to my mum who was helping me to get the Little Red Riding Hood outfits done with the help of overseas tailor. The outfit has been finished completely even though it’s still overseas. Of course there is a possibility that I need to alter it to make it more fitting. However, the final product is pretty much there.

For complimentary stuffs like shoes, hair accessories, and props I’m still searching for the suitable items. I already have few possible sources in mind. But because I still have around one month to go – I’m still looking for a better deal.

(ed. note…. booo… I asked this questions weeks ago, i know she has received her shoes and all already)

Do you spend a lot of time at Sgcafe.com?
A lot is quite subjective. Normally I spend around an hour plus daily. Sometimes it can be more than that depending on my mood. I usually access sgcafe at the morning before i start work ( i normally reach office around 30 minutes earlier ) and during my lunch break ( i got an hour break and normally i only spent half of it to eat ) If i’m not tired, i browse again after i reached home.

What do you think about the cosplay scene in Singapore?
I would say that it’s getting more and more happening here! More and more people know about cosplay. The number of cosplayers is increasing rapidly as well.

I hope this also lead to a better standard in Singapore cosplay scene.

What does your husband think about your cosplaying?
I think he’s very open about cosplaying as well as very supportive. He helps me with all my props and he always tries his best to support me at all the cosplay event i’m attending.
I think I can conclude that i’m very fortunate having family that’s very supportive and open minded.

Ed. note. Did I just ask Husband? Yes! She’s married!! Here are some photos that are taken by Stereobox, who is well… her husband.

That’s the end! Do look out for her and the Disney Group at EOY this year. Heard that they’ll be having a pinic somewhere at Expo in the morning at around 11. haha. *rumours only!*