Choi

What got you into cosplay?
Anime events, friends, its a funny way to deal with escenic panic. And because my life is frustrating and boring and i want to do something diferent and challenging. Be in another person´s shoes is a good way to know more about yourself.
What was your first costume and why?
Choi Boungue from KOF 2000 because the character is cool , funny and weird.
What is your favorite costume and why?
Muten Roshi, he is a cool, funny, pervert and powerful old guy.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Kain from Soul Reaver, Ryu Hayabuza and Kratos from God of War. But i need more time in the Gym .
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
First place in FAT 2007 with Hitman cosplay this was unexpected and every body like it even the people that didn´t know the character.
Do you participate in masquerades?
Noone yet, next year may be.
What was your best masquerade experience?
...no one yet.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
First place in cosplay contest FAT 2007 with the Hitman costume. Second place in male cosplay Cartago Fest 2008 with the costume of Manhunt 2. First place in Kamen 2008 with the costume of Muten Roshi. First place in Hokufam 2008 with the Original Choi costume.
Tell us a little about yourself
My name is Gerardo, I´m a graphic designer and live in Costa Rica, (not included in the list of countries :/ ) I like, cosplaying, drawing, videogames, playstation2, kick boxing , read books , comics, post in forums and watch movies.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
I want to know cool people , learn a lot , gain experience and become the "Best cosplayer in the world" (Naahh) just be the best i can be ... :p I love to recieve comments in my pictures , really , it makes me very happy :)
My favorite anime
Samurai X, Evangelion, Dragon Ball Z, Ranma 1/2, Love hina, movies of Hayao Miyasaki, Akira, Ghost in the shell, Grave of the Fire flies, Slayers, Arbegas, Captain Tsubasa, Elfen Lied, Saint Seiya.
My favorite game(s)
Metal Gear, Silent Hill, God of war, King of Fighters, Tekken, Final Fantasy, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi, Legacy of Kain, Hitman, Fatal Frame, Soul Reaver, Manhunt, Grand theft Auto, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Resident Evil, Bully .
My favorite book(s)
The Silmarillion, Umberto Eco, The art of war, Hp Lovecraft , Stephen King, Herman Hesse.
My favorite character(s)
Solid Snake, Gray Fox, Terry Bogard, Mr Karate, Lara Croft, Jill Valentine, Kratos, Heather Mason, Henry Townshend, Raziel, The Bride, Agent 47, Vincent Valentine, Muten Roshi, Tifa Lockhart, Danny Lamb.
My favorite movies(s)
Equilibrium, 300, Sin City, Kill Bill, LOTR, Ju-on, Silent Hill, Ong-Back, Love and death, Final Fantasy Advent Children, Saw, Hostel, Batman Begins, The Crow .
My favorite actors/actresses
Christian Bale, Uma Thurman, Al Pacino, Edward Norton, Jonny Deep, Tim Robbins , Jessica Alba, Jennifer Connelly, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Charlize Theron, Kevin Spacey, Tony Jaa, Jason Statham, Anthony Hopkins, Mónica Bellucci, Megan Fox.