MEXICO
REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER PROFILEMEXICO
Interview Video
PROFILE
Chris
SOCIAL MEDIA
Title of the original work with which you are participating in the Championship
Resident Evil RE: 3
Name of the character that you are performing in the Championship
Nemesis
When did you start doing cosplay?
2008
Manga, anime or games that you like
Final Fantasy VII and Mario Bros (Koopa/Bowser).
How many costumes do you have now?
Now I have 3. But I had up to 40
What is Japan for you?
The place I have always dreamed of visiting. Since I was young I dream of going one day. A magical place that I hope one day to know.
Self introduction
I am Chris Gonzalez, a young man of 29 years old, a paramedic by profession. Lover of making props and passionate about cosplay contests. Who has always dreamed of being the representative of Mexico in the WCS.
Awards received in cosplay or video contests (only if applicant desires to answer)
I have won multiple local competitions, but among the most outstanding I have obtained 2nd place for three consecutive years in the selective WCS Stage Mexico (2019, 2017 and 2016). Also, in the WCS Stage Mexico 2019 I got the award for best video editing / performance and best presentation greeting.
PROFILE
Lorraine
SOCIAL MEDIA
Title of the original work with which you are participating in the Championship
Resident Evil RE: 3
Name of the character that you are performing in the Championship
Jill Valentine
When did you start doing cosplay?
2006
Manga, anime or games that you like
Resident Evil SAGA/ Dino Crisis/ Silent Hill/ Mario Bros / The Evil Within
How many costumes do you have now?
10 Right Now. But I made more than 70 cosplays in all this years
What is Japan for you?
For me, Japan is my dream. I love the combination of Culture and Technology, with delicious food and people with incredible values. I would love to know all this, know its history, live with its people and culture, visit the aquariums, museums and temples. All that rich range of experiences that I can only find in Japan.
Self introduction
I am Lorena Salazar, I am 29 years old, a shoe and bag designer. I consider myself a person with extreme passion for what I do: my work and my hobbies. I work making shoes for cosplayers all over the world. I have won several first places in shoe and bag competitions. I have appeared at various fashion events with my own designs on the most important catwalks in Mexico. I love building and designing costumes for cosplay and theatrical. I design footwear and bags inspired by my favorite anime. My greatest virtue is empathy.
Awards received in cosplay or video contests (only if applicant desires to answer)
Second Place in the WCS2019/ Special Award in video presentation in WCS2019/ Special Award in Best Video Edition WCS2019