Koralene
Cosplayer
Pennsylvania
Biography:
Hey there! I'm Koralene, a cosplayer based out of PA. I grew up in the town of Lock Haven, where cosplay isn't the norm, so I only discovered it 2 years ago. My best friend introduced me to anime, so I made him go to a convention with me and I have loved it ever since.
I enjoy cosplay because I believe it brings a whole community of people together, and gives us the chance to make life long friends that have the same interest as ourselves. Many of us learn a lot of new skills and we get the chance to show off our hard work. It also lets us be our favorite characters for a weekend and bring our fantasy world we love so much into reality if only for a weekend at a convention.
I used to buy my costumes because I didn't know a thing about sewing or crafting, however I became skilled in armor and props. I also began sewing my own outfits, teaching myself along the way with internet research and a lot of YouTube tutorials. Cosplay also got me into photography and editing.
My hard work seems to be paying off as I won 2nd place in the Novice category of the Setsucon walk on, and I was the winner of Philly's Next Top Cosplayer. I am really excited to continue competing and creating, and loving every minute along the way.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
- SaikouCon 2018 - July 27-29, 2018 in Allentown, PA
- SaikouCon 2017 - August 18-20, 2017 in Allentown, PA
Mirufodocon 2016 - October 28-30, 2016 in Milford, DECancelled Appearance- SaikouCon 2016 - August 26-28, 2016 in Lake Harmony, PA
- SaikouCon 2015 - August 28-30, 2015 in Bethlehem, PA
- The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational 2014 - December 27-28, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA