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Haiden Hazard Enters the Cage for APCC 2017!
The Asia Pop Comic Con has been the undisputed king of all pop life conventions in the country. This is one of the biggest hobby, comic, toy, and celebrity conventions not only in the Philippines but also in the region! Not only is the APCC home to hundreds of retailers, and thousands of fans, it is also the home of The CAGE!
The CAGE (Cosplay Authority Global Challenge) is a premier cosplay competition that pits both amateur and professional cosplayers from around the world against each other! And with a whopping $18,000 cash prize, things are sure to heat up! Let’s meet one of the guests of this year’s CAGE with an exclusive interview, none other than the captivating Haiden Hazard!
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Haiden Hazard Speaks Up!
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Yuneoh got the inside scoop when we grabbed the chance to sit down with Haiden Hazard. Check out the full interview below!
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What is the most challenging experience you had as an Cosplayer and how were you able to manage it?
The most challenging experience I’ve had as a cosplayer is finding time to balance all of my traveling with me actually crafting and making new costumes. After a while I sort of figured out the groove for it and now I’m able to slip in some time making things in the small amount of time I have at home.
Will you tell us something about your style?
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My cosplay style is definitely strong, independent, badass women
Who is your favorite anime character that you loved portraying and why?
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My favorite anime character that I love portraying is Jolyne Kujo because Jojo’s Bizarre adventure is my favorite anime/manga series and Jolyne is one of my favorite characters from it.
What is the best thing about being a Cosplayer?
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The best thing about being a cosplayer is meeting all the amazing people you would otherwise never know.
Do you make your own costumes?
I make 99% of my costumes unless I specifically say otherwise.
Do you need to be “rich” if you want to be a Cosplayer?
I don’t think you have to be “rich” if you want to be a cosplayer but it definitely would help haha. There are 100% cost efficient ways to dress up as your favorite character though.
What are the stereotypes of being a cosplayer and what do you do to prove them wrong?
I think one of the worst stereotypes of being a cosplayer is that we’re all very catty and drama orientated so I try to combat that by being as positive and friendly with everyone as I can.
How does Cosplaying empower women?
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I think cosplaying empowers women by letting us be whoever we wanna be and be these wonderful powerful women who do whatever they want.
What is your message to aspiring Cosplayers who are ashamed of their body size and physical looks?
My message to aspiring cosplayers who are ashamed of their body size and physical looks is that there is no set mold you have to fit to be a cosplayer. Cosplay is definitely for everyone and it is all about being your favorite character and just having fun.
Would you consider yourself as an Eventurer? (An eventurer is a person who makes adventures out of any event.)
I would definitely consider myself an Eventurer, I love to travel and have fun and make everything I do in to a once in a lifetime experience.
Complete the sentence: My secret hobby is_______________.
My secret hobby is binge watching shows on Netflix(i.e. House of Cards, Friends, Supernatural, Weeds, etc.) and also swimming.
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There’s no time to lose! Make your way to the Asia Pop Comic Con 2017! Don’t miss out on this year’s celebrity guests, artists, fun games and products, and especially…the CAGE! Yuneoh will be live right there and we hope to see you having a great time with us!
