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🇪🇸 ~ ¡Hola a todxs!, este post es el recuento de mi viaje a CCS el pasado 3, 4 y 5 de Noviembre de 2022. Usualmente cuando recibes contrataciones como Cosplayer los Organizadores se preocupan porque llegues un día antes del evento y puedas descansar para estar fresco y lleno de energía para la jornada que nos espera, pero como no había vuelos para la fecha viajamos un poco antes, ¡y aquí es donde la frase "todo pasa por algo" toma extrema relevancia!, porque gracias a ese día extra pude resolver un imprevisto (pero esa parte de la historia comienza en el collage N° 5, me estoy adelantando) 👋 😅
🇺🇸 ~ Hello everyone!, this post is the account of my trip to CCS last November 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2022. Usually when you get hired as a Cosplayer the Organizers worry about you arriving a day before the event and you can rest to be fresh and full of energy for the day ahead, but as there were no flights for the date we traveled a little earlier, and here is where the phrase "everything happens for a reason" takes extreme relevance!, because thanks to that extra day I was able to solve an unforeseen event (but that part of the story starts in collage N° 5, I'm getting ahead of myself) 👋 😅
✦ Throughout these posts I will try to tag as many people as possible so you can find them and follow their work! ✦
Para comenzar, tengo que decir que la comunicación con la directora del evento y la jefa del área de invitados fue impecable, desde un principio los términos del viaje y todos los detalles del evento fueron muy claros (y eso me inspira una enorme tranquilidad y seguridad, así que solo tuve que preparar los trajes para el viaje y dejar todo en orden en casa para esos días ausente). "Caracas Comic Con" es conocido entre los Cosplayers nacionales por su calidad de logística (es algo que se habla mucho en privado jajaja, si, los Cosplayer hablamos mucho de los Organizadores).
To begin with, I have to say that the communication with the director of the event and the head of the guest area was impeccable, from the beginning the terms of the trip and all the details of the event were very clear (and that inspires me a huge tranquility and security, so I just had to prepare the costumes for the trip and leave everything in order at home for those days away). "Caracas Comic Con" is known among the national Cosplayers for its quality of logistics (it's something that is talked a lot in private hahaha, yes, we Cosplayers talk a lot about the Organizers).
✦ La Chinita International Airport / Simon Bolivar International Airport - I was very nostalgic when we arrived in Caracas because I had not visited the capital since 2017. I have very nice memories of this city 💞 ✦
Embalar los trajes fue todo un caso porque siempre tengo miedo de que algo se rompa o dañe por como a veces tratan las maletas en los aeropuertos, pero logre que todo cupiera en la maleta más grande disponible y el Cosplay de Blanche lo lleve en gancho a mano porque era la primera vez que hice un Cosplay con cuero sintético, y no tenía idea de cómo reaccionaría el material "aplastado" por muchas horas. Afortunadamente pasamos por la seguridad de ambos aeropuertos sin problemas, y esas horas pude ponerme al día con @Pigritia, que a pesar de ser una de mis mejores amigas y mi actual principal asistente para los eventos, hace mucho tiempo que no viajábamos juntas.
Packing the costumes was quite a case because I'm always afraid of something getting broken or damaged because of how they sometimes treat suitcases at airports, but I managed to fit everything in the biggest suitcase available and Blanche's Cosplay was hand-hooked because it was the first time I made a Cosplay with synthetic leather, and I had no idea how the material would react "squashed" for many hours. Fortunately we got through security at both airports with no problems, and those hours I was able to catch up with @Pigritia, who despite being one of my best friends and my current main assistant for events, it had been a long time since we had traveled together.
✦ Abianna was on hand on behalf of the organization, taking care of our luggage, the hotel reception, and taking us for a walk while it was time to check out. But at the same time there were 3 other staff members in communication with me by phone, this team is the top in Venezuela ✦
Llegamos a Caracas a las 8 am del Jueves más o menos y en este punto tenía más de 24 horas despierta (no dormía desde el miércoles por preparativos del viaje, no era el plan, pero tuve contratiempos de último momento que escaparon de mis manos), el transporte designado por la organización estaba esperándonos desde las 6 am (¡muchas gracias señor Nicola!) así que todo fue muy seguro y dinámico. Estaba agotada y me quede varias veces dormida de camino al hotel, y allí conocí en persona al primer miembro del staff que estaría cuidándonos y acompañándonos: Abianna / Arasstiel
We arrived in Caracas at 8 am on Thursday or so and at this point I had more than 24 hours awake (I had not slept since Wednesday due to travel arrangements, it was not the plan, but I had last minute mishaps that were out of my hands), the transport designated by the organization was waiting for us since 6 am (thank you very much Mr. Nicola!) so everything was very safe and dynamic. I was exhausted and fell asleep several times on the way to the hotel, and there I met in person the first member of the staff that would be taking care of us and accompanying us: Abianna / Arasstiel
✦ The room was super spacious and comfortable, this hotel is one of the nicest I have stayed in when visiting Caracas. The attention of the staff was very good, they even lent me a big ironing table that they brought to my room because I needed to iron part of my Cosplay but I am too cautious to allow third parties to manipulate them ✦
Normalmente en estos viajes lo primero que hago después de ingresar a la habitación es abrir el equipaje y chequear el estado de todas las piezas de cada Cosplay, conmigo siempre viaja un kit de reparación y primeros auxilios, así que si algo se rompió hay horas y recursos a la mano para solucionarlo. Sin embargo, desde antes de subir al avión comencé a sentirme muy mal, y ese malestar solo empeoro con las horas, así que la revisión de los Cosplays y algunos detalles finales por finiquitar tuvieron que posponerse para la noche.
Normally in these trips the first thing I do after entering the room is to open the luggage and check the state of all the pieces of each Cosplay, with me always travels a repair kit and first aid, so if something broke there are hours and resources at hand to fix it. However, since before boarding the plane I started to feel very bad, and that discomfort only got worse with the hours, so the review of the Cosplays and some final details had to be postponed for the night.
✦ I took many medications since Wednesday night but nothing would dull the pain. I had to buy a post-operative analgesic, and it did work, but very slowly ✦
En esta etapa del viaje me sentí muy frustrada porque no es la primera vez que me sucede esto, mi salud no es mala, pero en acontecimientos importantes o muy lejos de mi casa me ha detonado algún dolor crónico y el stress del vuelo lo hizo todo peor (me aterra volar, pero con los años lo he controlado porque es la manera más rápida y segura de viajar). Pero esta ocación no fue como las demás, @Pigritia me conoce muy bien y llevaba consigo un arsenal de medicamentos, compramos analgésicos extra en la farmacia y también contamos con dos ángeles en la distancia que nos indicaron qué hacer (uno de los Cosplay Guest para esta edición y con quien compartiría panel es médico cirujano y estuvimos en contacto todo el tiempo por teléfono, gracias a él supe qué hacer, cómo medicarme y sobre todo que tenía que tranquilizarme para que mi cuerpo se relajara y dejara de sentir dolor. Nunca voy al olvidar el cariño y la preocupación genuina que estos dos ángeles tuvieron por mi situación).
At this stage of the trip I felt very frustrated because it is not the first time this happens to me, my health is not bad, but in important events or far away from home I have triggered some chronic pain and the stress of the flight made everything worse (I am terrified of flying, but over the years I have controlled it because it is the fastest and safest way to travel). But this occasion was not like the others, @Pigritia knows me very well and she had an arsenal of medications with her, we bought extra painkillers at the pharmacy and we also had two angels in the distance who told us what to do (one of the Cosplay Guest for this edition and with whom I would share panel is medical surgeon and we were in contact all the time by phone, thanks to him I knew what to do, how to medicate and above all that I had to calm down so that my body would relax and stop feeling pain. I will never forget the love and genuine concern that these two angels had for my situation).
✦ After a long, long 5 hour nap I felt better, although very lethargic. But well enough to stand up and slowly pull out the cases of each suit and check the condition of most of the pieces. The head of the guest area sent me an extra set of chocolate cookies and that made me feel much better, I love chocolate and that was very sweet of her ✦
Entrada la noche sentí un alivio significativo, los medicamentos POR FIN hicieron efecto y el staff nos llevó la cena al hotel, yo muy agradecida porque enserio no quería moverme, solo quería caminar el mínimo posible por miedo a detonar los dolores de nuevo, tenía que aprovechar al máximo las horas que quedaban del Jueves y el Viernes para recuperarme.
Late at night I felt a significant relief, the medicines FINALLY took effect and the staff brought us dinner at the hotel, I was very grateful because I really did not want to move, I just wanted to walk as little as possible for fear of triggering the pains again, I had to make the most of the remaining hours of Thursday and Friday to recover.
✦ This small moment is called happiness, there is nothing more reassuring than to see everything finished and beautiful, ready to use, with nothing missing ✦
Creo que algo que contribuyó a mi recuperación fue la explosión de serotonina que tuve cuando comprobé que todas las piezas de ambos Cosplay llegaron intactas. ¡Todo estaba perfecto!, incluso pude actualizar algunas historias en Instagram, admito que me sentí triste porque tenía una agenda que quería cumplir respecto a crear contenido el día previo al evento, y este episodio de dolor imprevisto saboteo todo. Pero hey, sentí mucha gratitud en ese momento, los trajes estaban completos y solo me quedaba estilizar los flecos de ambas pelucas (para eso pedí socorro a CapnandoCosplay porque ellos estilizan hermosamente sus peinados y yo estaba muy preocupada de dañar las pelucas, ya que mi experiencia en estilización es bastante básica y todos queríamos estar hermosos y a la altura del evento).
I think something that contributed to my recovery was the burst of serotonin I had when I checked that all the pieces of both Cosplay arrived intact. Everything was perfect! I was even able to update some stories on Instagram, I admit I felt sad because I had a schedule I wanted to keep regarding creating content the day before the event, and this unforeseen pain episode sabotaged everything. But hey, I felt a lot of gratitude at that moment, the costumes were complete and I just had to style the bangs of both wigs (for that I asked CapnandoCosplay for help because they style their hairstyles beautifully and I was very worried about damaging the wigs, since my styling experience is pretty basic and we all wanted to look beautiful and up to the event).
✦ Some pictures I took when I woke up, I felt much more calm ✦
Por recomendación de los doctores el día viernes fue de completo descanso. Me dediqué a guardar reposo y verificar poco a poco todo lo que usaría el fin de semana. No había hecho prueba general de Blanche y @Pigritia me ayudo.
As recommended by the doctors, Friday was a day of complete rest. I dedicated myself to rest and check little by little everything I would use during the weekend. I had not done Blanche's general test and @Pigritia helped me.
✦ I was also able to carefully check Blanche's suit, the jacket was in perfect condition and the cold weather in Caracas was perfect to wear it for the first time! ✦
En el transcurso de este día el staff de la organización estuvo muy al pendiente de nosotras y mi situación, nos llevó de nuevo más comida al hotel (mucha comida deliciosa jajaja sin duda se aseguran de que sí o sí tengas mucha mucha energía para cuando llegue el día del evento ), y @Pigritia hizo una compra extra en una ferretería cercana porque los broches de plumas de Sailor Moon estaban dando un poco de guerra 🤣
In the course of this day the staff of the organization was very attentive to us and my situation, they brought us again more food to the hotel (lots of delicious food hahaha no doubt they make sure that yes or yes you have a lot of energy for when the day of the event arrives), and @Pigritia made an extra purchase in a nearby hardware store because the Sailor Moon feather brooches were giving a little war 🤣
✦ You have picked up the TOMODACHI BUNKASAI? bag. Yes! I took it with me on this trip! ✦
Días antes del viaje había solicitado permiso para hacer un recorrido durante el montaje del evento para compartirlo en redes sociales, la organización fue super gentil y accedió a darme acceso, pero no sabíamos si sería posible por mi condición. Afortunadamente entrada la noche me sentí mejor y Andrea (la jefa del área de invitados) fue a buscarme al hotel para llevarme con ella al CCCT 🌟 ✨
Days before the trip I had requested permission to take a tour during the assembly of the event to share it on social networks, the organization was super kind and agreed to give me access, but we did not know if it would be possible because of my condition. Fortunately late at night I felt better and Andrea (the head of the guest area) went to pick me up at the hotel to take me with her to the CCCT 🌟 ✨
✦ I'm 1.69 tall (with sneakers or heels I can easily reach 1.80), look how small I look next to the gigantograph! ✦
Como siempre la publicidad de Caracas Comic Con es la mejor, son super detallistas y es muy inteligente colocar el cronograma completo del evento justo en la entrada camino al salón. La publicidad para esta edición fue muy buena y me dio un golpe de nostalgia porque se sintió como la invitación de 2016 pero mucho mejor (ahora tengo más seguridad en mí misma).
As always the publicity for Caracas Comic Con is the best, they are super detailed and it's very smart to place the complete schedule of the event right at the entrance on the way to the show. The publicity for this edition was very good and gave me a hit of nostalgia because it felt like the 2016 invitation but much better (now I have more self-confidence).
✦ Andrea & Kliberth ✦
Lo primero que hicimos al llegar además de tomar muchas fotos fué ir a saludar a la directora y fundadora del evento, Daniela Paolillo, a quien le tengo un cariño y admiración enorme, Daniela para mi es una autentica "wonder woman" y es mi referencia Top N° 1 respecto a cómo organizar un evento de entretenimiento correctamente (además desde un principio, desde su primera edición, siempre ha tratado el tema del cosplay muy bien, la comunidad la quiere mucho y estamos muy agradecidos con ella por todo su trabajo).
The first thing we did when we arrived, besides taking a lot of pictures, was to greet the director and founder of the event, Daniela Paolillo, to whom I have a huge affection and admiration, Daniela for me is a real "wonder woman" and is my Top N° 1 reference on how to organize an entertainment event correctly (also from the beginning, since its first edition, she has always treated the cosplay theme very well, the community loves her very much and we are very grateful to her for all her work).
✦ CHECK OUT THE AXIE INFINITY TOURNAMENT BANNERYY ! ! ! ✦
Que por cierto mientras estuve en el "centro de comando" del evento, pude conocer a Romina Marroquin y a su Manager, qué personas de aura tan dulce y genuina. Siempre es bonito poder conocer artistas durante estos viajes pero no importa cuantas veces te ocurra, estas personas irradian una energía muy especial y estar con ellos se siente mágico, nunca se siente igual, siempre te asombran.
Which by the way while I was in the "command center" of the event, I was able to meet Romina Marroquin and her Manager, what a sweet and genuine aura people. It's always nice to be able to meet artists during these trips but no matter how many times it happens to you, these people radiate a very special energy and being with them feels magical, it never feels the same, they always amaze you.
✦ This picture is funny because the candeabro salon is famous in the venezuelan cosplayer community, and this is the first time I visit it at night and dressed as a normal person. It felt solemn. The funny thing is that during the convention I was so busy that I couldn't go to take pictures there on that occasion ✦
El recorrido durante estas horas fue bastante tranquilo y por primera vez desde que salí de Maracaibo, estaba sola. @Pigritia aprovecho de visitar a unos familiares que no veía hace muchos años y el staff se fue a encargar de la llegada de Nando y Arnoldo
The ride during these hours was quite quiet and for the first time since I left Maracaibo, I was alone. @Pigritia took the opportunity to visit some relatives I haven't seen for many years and the staff went to take care of the arrival of Nando and Arnoldo
✦ Before taking these photos I asked each store owner for permission, some looked at me with suspicion but I understand hahaha, "what is this ´normie´ person who is neither store nor staff doing walking around while we are organizing the merchandising?" ✦
Las tiendas estaban muy surtidas y variadas, me alegro ver que, a pesar del tema de la pandemia, había muchos items de muchos fandoms diferentes de los que escoger, el recorrido después de la apertura iba a ser interesante.
The stores were well stocked and varied, I was glad to see that, despite the pandemic theme, there were many items from many different fandoms to choose from, the tour after the opening was going to be interesting.
✦ Note also the invasion of Genshin Impact xD they are everywhere! ✦
Una de mis tiendas favoritas fue esta porque TENIAN ITEMS DE MIS CHINOS GAYS ANCESTRALES, y también tenían la obra del maestro Shiinichi Sakamoto
One of my favorite stores was this one because they HAD ITEMS FROM MY ANCESTRAL GAY CHINESE GAYS, and they also had the work of the master Shiinichi Sakamoto
✦ I never got the name of the artist of these incredible figures modeled in plasticine :( ✦
De entre las exhibiciones que más me gustaron estaba la de la "501st Legion Venezuela" y "Star Trek Club Venezuela" porque sus espacios no solo estaba muy completos sino que son grupos de fans de larga data, unos true fans.
Among the exhibits that I liked the most was the "501st Legion Venezuela" and "Star Trek Club Venezuela" because their spaces were not only very complete but they are groups of long-time fans, true fans.
✦ It's been many years since I asked for help to a cosplayer friend to solve something of my projects, I'm used to do everything alone but this time I really needed help, and they responded so kindly, this moment meant a lot to me because I could team up with people I admire, and also thanks to them I could sleep and rest more of the pain and anguish of having the Sailor Moon wig unfinished ✦
Cuando se hizo la hora de regresar al hotel, los chicos ya habían llegado y fuí tan feliz de reencontrarnos, porque hace pocos meses habíamos compartido un evento en Zulia (pueden encontrar ese blog aquí en Hive) y nuestra manera de manejarnos y forma de pensar son muy muy parecidas. Y es gracias a ellos que pude recuperarme totalmente para el fin de semana, esta es la clase de gestos que nunca olvidare, y me siento tan agradecida de poder hacer amistad y acercarme a personas como ellos, personas de un tipo muy especial que te encuentras contadas veces a lo largo de tu vida.
When it was time to go back to the hotel, the guys had already arrived and I was so happy to meet them again, because a few months ago we had shared an event in Zulia (you can find that blog here in Hive) and our way of managing and way of thinking are very very similar. And it is thanks to them that I was able to fully recover for the weekend, this is the kind of gesture that I will never forget, and I feel so grateful to be able to make friends and get closer to people like them, people of a very special kind that you meet only a few times in your life.
✦ Everything went as planned, the suit felt comfortable and every piece in its place, I was very happy, although the rest of the armor and accessories had to be put on at the event, because it would be complicated to enter the cab fully dressed ✦
¡Y así desperté al día siguiente!, según el cronograma debíamos estar listos y camino al evento a las 10am, la apertura sería a las 11am 😍 💖
And so I woke up the next day, according to the schedule we were supposed to be ready and on our way to the event at 10am, the opening would be at 11am 😍 💖
✦ Mr. Daniel was the Comics artist of the international guests area along with Romina and Astrid (OMG ASTRID WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON), and then there was Capnando and me as a representation of the national cosplay ouo)/ ✦
Teníamos 1 hora para terminar de alistarnos antes que el evento comenzara, y desde el primer momento hubo bastantes cosas que hacer (todos los artistas estaban en sus posiciones, y hago mención especial del señor Daniel que ha trabajado con DC y Marvel Comics, con quien pudimos platicar un rato en el hotel y fue super accesible con todos, muy conversador y agradable, su espacio tuvo mucha demanda del público).
We had 1 hour to finish getting ready before the event started, and from the first moment there were plenty of things to do (all the artists were in their positions, and I make special mention of Mr. Daniel who has worked with DC and Marvel Comics, with whom we could talk for a while at the hotel and was super accessible with everyone, very talkative and nice, his space had a lot of demand from the public).
✦ It was a little intimidating to go on stage and speak after 4 years of not doing it, but I was very happy with what I had prepared and I think the lighting suited the costume very well. Many epic things happened that day, like the Founder of the event singing songs from "Frozen" with Romina. The whole event went crazy, everyone was talking about it 💗 💗 💗 ✦
El tiempo se pasó súper rápido, a medio día estaba pautado en cronograma mi charla y decir que todo estaba muy bien cronometrado seria poco, en verdad es una maravilla como se maneja todo tras bastidores, la recepción del público fue buena y a pesar del horario donde creía que no muchos asistirían, ¡había bastante gente!, también emitieron parte de mi charla a través de un Live en la cuenta oficial del evento (en otro post contaré de qué trataba mi ponencia y dejare todo el contenido por escribo también para que sea fácil acceso para todos).
The time passed super fast, at noon my talk was scheduled in the schedule and to say that everything was very well timed would be an understatement, it is really a wonder how everything is handled behind the scenes, the reception of the public was good and despite the schedule where I thought that not many would attend, there were enough people! They also broadcasted part of my talk through a Live in the official account of the event (in another post I will tell what my talk was about and I will leave all the content in writing also so that it is easy access for everyone).
✦ WE MEET AGAIN WITH PLANTAH 🦆 💛 we met for the first time at the second edition of the Geekfest 2022 ✦
Después de mi charla sobre Cosplay tuve que regresar al área de invitados especiales para atender al público y algunos medios, todo tranquilo y dentro de lo que regularmente te solicitan cuando aceptas invitaciones como Cosplayer. Un detalle es que mientras ocupas este rol no siempre tendrás oportunidad de recorrer el evento o buscar a otros Cosplayers durante la convención (¡el deber y la responsabilidad esta primero!).
After my talk about Cosplay I had to go back to the special guests area to attend to the public and some media, all quiet and within what is usually requested when you accept invitations as a Cosplayer. One detail is that while you are in this role you won't always have the opportunity to go around the event or look for other Cosplayers during the convention (duty and responsibility comes first!).
✦ Lulu Cosplays & Eve ✦
Por esa razón le pedí por favor a @Pigritia que recorriera un rato el evento por mí y le tomara fotos a los Cosplayers, especialmente a 2 que me gustaron mucho pero que no podía buscar por mi cuenta.
For that reason I asked @Pigritia to please walk around the event for me for a while and take pictures of the Cosplayers, especially 2 that I really liked but couldn't look for on my own.
✦ That Caracas Comic Con was very special because there were many comebacks ✦
Si pudiera nombrar mi momento favorito de este viaje, y vaya que hay muchos memorables, sería volver a ver a Dollmaster porque esta bellísima persona es muy muy especial en MUCHISIMOS sentidos para MUCHAS personas. Primero, ha sido una de las amistades más entrañables que he tenido, le adoro, y aunque por circunstancias que escapan de nuestras manos ya no hablamos con tanta frecuencia, siempre pienso mucho en él y todos los recuerdos que guardo juntos son felices. Fue como ver una criatura mágica de nuevo en persona (¡¡¡no quería dejar de abrazarlo!!!). Y segundo, porque hizo Cosplays muy épicos y sobresalientes en su momento. King 👑 💙 ✨
If I could name my favorite moment of this trip, and boy are there many memorable ones, it would be seeing Dollmaster again because this gorgeous person is very very special in MANY ways to MANY people. First, he has been one of the dearest friends I have ever had, I adore him, and although due to circumstances beyond our control we don't talk that often anymore, I always think of him a lot and all the memories I have together are happy ones. It was like seeing a magical creature again in person (I didn't want to stop hugging him!!!). And secondly, because he did very epic and outstanding Cosplays at the time. King 👑 💙 ✨
✦ Dollmaster - CapnandoCosplay - Eva - Fengari - Yellytina ✦
Para muchos de nosotros los eventos significan la oportunidad de reencontrarnos con muchos seres queridos, por eso somos tan agradecidos cuando se presentan estas oportunidades.
For many of us events mean the opportunity to reconnect with many loved ones, which is why we are so grateful when these opportunities present themselves.
✦ The Movilnet-E booth was SPECTACULAR, and I finally got to meet AvengerZoa! in person. I really liked the Movilnet-E gifts uwu ✦
Otro momento súper especial fue reencontrarme con el equipo de Movilnet-E porque pude conocer a más miembros del equipo como Beectoria; y por supuesto Nisamar estaba relinda, tal cual como la recordaba desde el AfterParty del Bunkasai 😄 🎧 🧡
Another super special moment was meeting the Movilnet-E team again because I got to meet more team members like Beectoria; and of course Nisama was beautiful, just as I remembered her from the AfterParty of Bunkasai 😄 🎧 🧡
✦ BEAUTIFUL BOYS. And a little appreciative moment of my Sailor Moon Knight Version Cosplay, based on Naima's art ✦
También durante este tiempo pudimos admirar a Capnando en acción como dúo Cosplayer, es decir, todos somos Cosplayers, pero también somos amantes del Cosplay y sus trajes de Castlevania estaban realmente bien hechos, los chicos son muy buenos caracterizando y esta demás decir lo guapos que son (la cámara no les hace justicia, enserio, en persona mucho más BELLOS en persona) ///)u/// 💙 ✨
Also during this time we were able to admire Capnando in action as a Cosplayer duo, I mean, we are all Cosplayers, but we are also Cosplay lovers and their Castlevania costumes were really well done, the guys are very good at characterizing and needless to say how handsome they are (the camera doesn't do them justice, seriously, in person much more BEAUTIFUL in person) ///)u/// 💙 ✨
✦ We were very happy, this event was the golden clasp for our 2022 agenda ✦
Agradecimientos especiales a la organización por los lugares preferenciales para ver el concurso de Cosplay. Fue muy bonito poder apreciar el trabajo de nuestros compañeros como parte del público, y no como jueces (esta vez no fuimos jurados). Es decir, pudimos apreciar las presentaciones sin el lado técnico que amerita dicha situación, pero aun así analizamos las presentaciones, es muy difícil no "juecear" cuando llevas tiempo en esto jajaja, pero todo desde el mayor cariño y respeto 🙏 💕
Special thanks to the organization for the preferential places to see the Cosplay contest. It was very nice to appreciate the work of our colleagues as part of the public, and not as judges (this time we were not jurors). That is, we could appreciate the presentations without the technical side that deserves such a situation, but still we analyzed the presentations, it is very difficult not to "juecear" when you've been doing this for a long time hahaha, but all from the greatest affection and respect 🙏 💕
✦ We love you all very much, you were amazing ✦
Algo en lo que muchos cosplayers competitivos estuvimos de acuerdo después de presenciar todas las performance es que el formato de presentación ha cambiado bastante, por ejemplo el clímax que antes era 1, y los elementos sorpresa que antes eran 1 o 2, subieron en número. Retener la atención del público y generar la mayor cantidad de impresiones en el menor tiempo posible parece la nueva premisa... nos dejó mucho en qué meditar 🤔 📚
Something that many of us competitive cosplayers agreed on after witnessing all the performances is that the presentation format has changed quite a bit, for example the climax that used to be 1, and the surprise elements that used to be 1 or 2, have gone up in number. Holding the audience's attention and generating the most impressions in the shortest amount of time possible seems to be the new premise... left us with a lot to ponder 🤔 📚
✦ I also met this super beautiful Jessy cosplayer! ✦
Momento álgido del evento, cuando aparecieron 2 personas que admiro con todo mi corazón, no solo por ser grandiosas artistas si no por todos sus aportes a la comunidad cosplayer del país; primero Fengari Winter (la primera Cosplayer Venezolana en representarnos en el exterior, sus proyectos me marcaron mucho en su momento y me inspiraron a creer en que era posible lograr cosas hermosas si me esforzaba en ser detallista) y GecaCos (Geca es el ejemplo perfecto de creatividad y destreza que todo lo puede, y lo digo en el sentido más literal, además su historia como Cosplayer es muy emotiva, y como amiga es alguien que realmente se preocupa por ti, es muy equilibrada, da muy buenos consejos) 💖 💖 💖
High point of the event, when 2 people that I admire with all my heart appeared, not only for being great artists but for all their contributions to the cosplayer community in the country; first Fengari Winter (the first Venezuelan Cosplayer to represent us abroad, her projects marked me a lot at the time and inspired me to believe that it was possible to achieve beautiful things if I made an effort to be detail-oriented) and GecaCos (Geca is the perfect example of creativity and skill that can do anything, and I mean that in the most literal sense, plus her story as a Cosplayer is very touching, and as a friend she is someone who really cares about you, she's very balanced, gives very good advice) 💖 💖 💖
✦ That day we were interviewed by the guys from Movilnet-E + "Los Gorilas de la Radio" and I must mention them, even though their photos are above, because I felt a significant change in the treatment of the media towards cosplayers. Before, only alternative channels, very alternative ones, used to show up, now big companies or national TV channels move their teams en masse to cover the events. I am very happy and grateful ✦
El resto del evento transcurrió con bastante normalidad, bueno, la normalidad que puedes esperar dentro de una convención para geeks, coleccionistas, otakus, cosplayers y gamers 😆 💞 el staff del evento estuvo atento a nosotros en todo momento (se sintió un poco extraño para mi recibir tanta atención, ha pasado mucho tiempo desde la última vez que "estuve bajo el reflector") y el cronograma se respetó a la perfección. El público se veía satisfecho y contento, y eso es todo lo que importa 🙏 ✨
The rest of the event went pretty normally, well, the normality you can expect inside a convention for geeks, collectors, otakus, cosplayers and gamers 😆 💞 the event staff was attentive to us at all times (it felt a bit strange for me to receive so much attention, it's been a long time since the last time I "was under the spotlight") and the schedule was perfectly respected. The audience looked satisfied and happy, and that's all that matters 🙏 ✨
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También, a nuestro lado tuvimos al talentoso equipo de artistas a quienes debemos la obra de "Santa Sofia" y confieso que al principio casi no hable con ellos porque me daba mucha pena (admiro mucho a los artistas que pintan, dibujan, ilustran, etc... entonces entré en "modo tímido"), les recomiendo seguir a LYGNO PRODUCTIONS porque no solo son autores sino que también son asesores, y su cuenta en Instagram está llena de valiosa información si deseas incursionar en la creación de historias en este formato (por ejemplo, hablan de "El poder creativo de las ilustraciones" o de los errores que cometen los dibujantes novatos).
Also, by our side we had the talented team of artists to whom we owe the work of "Santa Sofia" and I confess that at first I almost didn't talk to them because I was too embarrassed (I admire artists who paint, draw, illustrate, etc... so I went into "shy mode"), I recommend you to follow LYGNO PRODUCTIONS because they are not only authors but also consultants, and their Instagram account is full of valuable information if you want to dabble in creating stories in this format (for example, they talk about "The Creative Power of Illustrations" or the mistakes that novice illustrators make).
✦ From left to right, Daniela Paolillo with whom we were very happy and grateful for all the care and good treatment we received since our arrival in the city, MitoCosplay the winners of the Group Cosplay Contest that day, and Jessy Lovato whom I wanted to meet in person many years ago! Also photos of the gifts that Nando and Arnoldo gave me that day, I almost cried, I had not tasted this dulce de leche since I was a child, when my maternal grandmother used to give it to me as a gift ✦
¡Y esa fue la segunda parte de esta aventura! Cuando terminó el primer día del evento, aprovechamos de tomar algunas fotos extras, pasear un poco en grupo por el lugar (aunque ya no quedaba público), conversar con los amigos Cosplayer que se quedaron un tiempo extra, y despedirnos de todos hasta el siguiente día.
And that was the second part of this adventure! When the first day of the event was over, we took the opportunity to take some extra pictures, walk around the place as a group (even though there was no audience left), talk with our cosplayer friends who stayed an extra time, and say goodbye to everyone until the next day.
Después de cenar Nando, Arnoldo, @Pigritia y yo nos reunimos un rato para hablar y hacer un recuento de los acontecimientos, además me ayudaron con el fleco de la peluca de Blanche (Dios los bendiga jajaja esa peluca es demasiado pesada), estábamos cansados, pero nos sentíamos realizados, y aunque teníamos muchísimos temas para desmenuzar había que dormir y descansar el máximo posible para el último día de la convención 🌙 🌃 💤
After dinner Nando, Arnoldo, @Pigritia and I got together for a while to talk and recount the events, plus they helped me with the fringe of Blanche's wig (God bless them hahaha that wig is too heavy), we were tired, but we felt realized, and although we had lots and lots of topics to break down we had to sleep and rest as much as possible for the last day of the convention 🌙 🌃 💤
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