Interview with cosplayer Zimiel
Zimiel is a skilled cosplayer from Australia. Zimiel has cosplayed a wide range of characters including Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier, Major Kusanagi Motoko from Ghost in the Shell, Luka Megurine from Vocaloid and many more. We at ProCosplay were fascinated by her crossplay of Barnaby Brooks Jr. a.k.a Bunny from Tiger and Bunny. Let's get to know more about her!
Biography:
Name - zimiel
Place - Brisbane, Australia
DOB - 7 June
Fav anime - can't name only one! FMA Brotherhood, Natsume Yuujinchou, Gintama etc
1. Could you introduce yourself to the readers?
Zimiel :- Hi! I'm a cosplayer from Australia, and when I'm not cosplaying I'm a university student. I love books and movies and running around outside in nice weather *3*
2. What inspired you to start cosplaying and for how long have you been cosplaying?
Zimiel :- I first heard about cosplay in 2008 when a friend of mine was doing it - and I thought it sounded like a wonderful way to bring characters and stories that I love to life, while doing something creative and productive at the same time! I first cosplayed in 2009 ^_^
3. Why did you choose to cosplay Barnaby Brooks Jr.?
Zimiel :- My favourite character is actually Kotetsu-san, but I don't suit him physically...so I cosplayed Barnaby! XD That said, I find his character very interesting, and it was great fun to try and convey his narrative through photos *3*
4. Could you give the readers some tips on cosplaying Barnaby?
Zimiel :- Hot rollers, a ridiculous amount of hairspray, make that jacket nice and slim-fitting, and try all of the fabulous poses! Barnaby doesn't just stand normally...he poses XD
5. Do you see yourself cosplaying in 10 years?
Zimiel :- I'd like to think so, but who really knows where life will take us ^^
6. What is the most difficult cosplay challenge you've faced so far? How did you pull it off?
Zimiel :- My most difficult cosplay challenge was making all of the cyber-punk style equipment when I cosplayed Major Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell. I got there in the end by just sloggin away at it, and using a surprising and weird combination of materials!
7. Are you working on any costume(s) currently?
Zimiel :- I am currently sewing a costume for Judal from Magi.
8. What is your favourite part about cosplaying?
Zimiel :- Bringing characters and stories to life through photo narrative in shoots! And getting to meet all of the amazing and wonderful people from across the world who also cosplay <3
9. Can you give some advice to the beginners out there?
Zimiel :- Choose characters that suit you physically, but don't be afraid to use makeup to make yourself look more like them! Eye makeup and facial contouring are the most important things a cosplayer can do!
You can see much more of her work on deviantart, Cosplay Photo Blog, CURE, Facebook
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