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Toy collectors, gamers, cosplayers and anime fans geeked out at the Toy Con 2010 on June 19 and 20 at the SM Megatrade Hall. The weekend event was packed with contests (toy photography, fan art, toy design and cosplay), live performances (Paramita and Rockwell Science), games, fan film screenings, raffles and more. Among the many items on display and sold were action figures, discounted comics, and clothes.
Sister cosplayers Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao came as Kagome and Sango of Inuyasha, respectively. Also spotted were cosplayers Jan Pesino Illenberger, Alexandra Keuls, Monique Dimanlig, Nikki Gevana, Jen Ching and Captain Hank Sparrow. Actors Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal graced the event—�not in costumes but they did pose for photos with cosplayers dressed as Batman and Joker.
SPOT.ph Q&A; With Alodia & Ashley Gosiengiao
By Jansen Musico
- Ashley (left) and Alodia (right) Gosiengfiao ham it up for the camera.
Anim� fanboys break into deafening cheers whenever the Gosiengfiao sisters arrive at any geekfest. Alodia, 22, is no stranger to the adoration. She's won numerous titles in the cosplay circuit and was even named one of the 100 Sexiest Women in 2009 by FHM. She was also hailed one of the Most Influential Women by Uno in the same year. Ashley, 20, is another familiar face in the long roster of cosplay elite. In a matter of seven years, she and her older sister perfected the art of disguise, elevating themselves to levels that amateur cosplayers can only dream of.
As two of the new faces on the international anim� channel Animax, the Gosiengfiao sisters can only express their anticipation. "We're nervous," said Alodia. "We're pressured because we were never really good in public speaking." "We're actually shy girls," laughed Ashley, "But it feels really good to be able to do what we want and spread the love of cosplay." Alodia and Ashley go beyond cosplay as they spill the beans on each other, and talk about their passions, obsessions, and their ideal men.
Let's start with your name, Alodia. How did your parents come up with it?
Alodia: My full name is actually Alodia Almira. My mom found it in a name book and thought it was unique. Alodia means love and Almira means princess. So I'm the princess of love. It's so cheesy. [Laughs]
You were a fresh graduate when we last spoke to you almost a year ago, what have you been up to lately? Do you have a day job?
Alodia: Cosplaying has become my full-time job already. I blog for Animax. I do a lot of cosplay stuff out of Animax. I also do several photo shoots.
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woah.. i love this interview.. one of the most detailed interview i ever read..
i dont like reading so much, but i wanna read this again and again.. i dunno why xDJun 26 2010 @ 09:37pm Reply -
Thank you very much to Spot.PH for the feature!!! :D Like what Ashley said, this has got to be one of our favorite interviews! :DJun 26 2010 @ 01:53pm Reply
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Wow! This article blows my mind away! Alodia & Ashley gave a really entertaining interview. These sisters are so dynamic together. :)
Thanks to Spot.ph for this. I'm glad Alodia, Ashley, Alex-chan, Nikki, Jen, Midori-chan, Czarina, Captain Jack, Z3LL, Zhel, Kia, Jia Gold, Mike, Jan, Richie, Kira, Jionor, Nelizah, Izabel & the rest of the otaku community of the country are all featured here. OTAKUS UNITE!!!
But credit goes to Vic & his wonderful team (Collectibles Unlimited) for pulling off another successful year in Toycon. Wait till next year comes when the 10th Anniversary of Toycon hits Megamall in 2011! :)
Again, thanks to Spot.ph, Myrza & Jansen!! You guys rock! XDJun 25 2010 @ 10:28pm Reply -
@ gr33ne2 = on the contrary, there were. there were the stormballs & gundam girl so cosplaying was around then. besides, without cosplaying, a convention is no fun.Jun 25 2010 @ 09:32pm Reply
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gamers, cosplayers, and anime fans. you forgot to say toy collectors. toycon was basically a gathering for toy collectors during its early years. there were no cosplayers then.Jun 25 2010 @ 05:33pm Reply
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Good for her doing her passion as work. http://cosplayer-studio.blogspot.com/Jun 25 2010 @ 04:41pm Reply
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"Cosplaying has become my full-time job already." Few people have the courage and willpower to turn their niche passions into successful careers. Alodia is one of them. :)Jun 25 2010 @ 03:28pm Reply
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hahaha!..that is so funny!..bully ashley..hahaha..she's so funny!..astigin!..ahahaha!..and alodia..is the angelic one..hahahaha!..it's more likely tom and jerry..hahahaha!..tom(ashley) jerry(alodia)..hahahaha!..nice one idols!.. :DJun 25 2010 @ 03:20pm Reply
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Yay! Ashley & Alodia! LUV U GIRLS! Luv ko rin sina Nikki, Monique, Jia, Czarina, Alexandra, Jenna, Izabel at lahat ng magagandang cosplayers last Toycon! Aprub! XXXDDDDDJun 25 2010 @ 12:35pm Reply
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