COSPLAY ALERT: SM Marikina Women of Cosplay

Before Independence day, lets Cosplay at SM Marikina with the women of Cosplay! With special guest, Alodia Gosienfiao and top women cosplayers, and also open to other cosplayers as a celebration of freedom like what cosplay really is. To bring out the cosplayer in you. SM Cyberzone looks at cosplay as the next big thing in the country as more and more people are into it. Though its not the first time SM Marikina has hosted a cosplay event, but they are excited to see new faces in the community as SM becomes the common venue for these conventions. So see you on June 11, 2011 for the whole day event!

TOYCON 2011 The Venue of a Cosplay Movie!?

Be one of the cosplayers present at the TOYCON this year and be part of movie project called COSPLAY NATION. As we all know that the cosplay community in the Philippines is expanding and also attracting a lot of audience. And with the burst of cosplayers and conventions, I think its time for us to make at least a documentary about this industry. And of course, this will be lead by the cosplay Goddess of the Philippines, Ms. Alodia Gosiengfiao!  And also TOYCON goes bigger and bigger this year as it celebrates its 10th year. I have been attending TOYCON for years now and also saw that progress and support it got from the public, cosplayers and toy enthusiasts. Again this will be on June 18-19, 2011 at Megatrade Halls 1, 2, & 3!

Tattooed in Time with Globe Tattoo and Swatch

Tattoo ambassador Cosplay Goddess Alodia Gosiengfiao invites all Cosplayers to be part of this exciting competition. Come in your best and most favorite iconic characters! An exciting show and fabulous prizes await the winners!


Open to all! No Entrance Fee!!  "I'll be hosting the event! See you there!!" -Alodia 


Tattooed in Time
Cosplay General Mechanics


1. Tattooed in Time is open to participants aged 13 years old and older.
2. There are three (3) categories in the cosplay competition
a. Best Male Character
b. Best Female Character
c. Best Robot
3. All participants must register at the cosplay registration booth onsite, at the Trinoma Activity Center, on June 4, Saturday.
4. Registration is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN only.
5. Each participant must bring a print-out of the picture of their chosen character.
6. Each participant will be given a number and grouped with his / her category.
7. Participants will undergo pre-screening where they will walk down the stage runway. Participants have the option to do “fan service” onstage.
8. Participants are also required to join in the Cosplay Parade and pose pictures for guests.
9. The top 5 cosplayers per category will move up to the Finals / Main Program at 6:00 PM.
10. Criteria for Judging:
a. Craftsmanship - 40%
b. Accuracy - 30%
c. Performance / Stage Presence - 20%
d. Audience Impact - 10%
11. There will only be 1 winner per category.
12. Winners will receive a 1-year postpaid Tattoo Superstick subscription worth P1299 / month and a special edition Swatch watch.
13. For questions or clarifications, you may email the Secretariat at tattooedintime@gmail.com




OTHER RULES
1. Any kind of EXTREME kind of fanservice (i.e. PDA, kissing, sexually suggestive poses, violence, etc.) that is deemed inappropriate for minors are strictly prohibited.
2. Costumes that are too revealing (i.e. exposed private parts) are strictly prohibited and are immediately disqualified. Scantly clad and/or sexy costumes are allowed but are not encouraged.
3. All kinds of costume props must be handled with the utmost care and must not be harmful to his/her fellow cosplayers, event staff, and event attendees. Any kind of sharp and/or bladed object is strictly prohibited regardless of their part in the costume. Any kind of pyrotechnic equipment as props are also strictly prohibited.
4. Tattooed in Time cosplay team, Tattooed in Time event organizers, and its staff will not be held responsible for any damage, injury, or loss from mishandling and/or negligence of a participant throughout the entirety of the event.
5. Tattooed in Time organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who ignores and/or violates any of the aforementioned rules.
6. Registration and participation to the event constitutes that the participant gives the right and/or the authority to the Tattooed in Time organizers/staff, its sponsors and authorized press media to take pictures and/or videos or registered participants and will be the sole property of the organizers/staff, its sponsors and authorized press media to be used for future publications and/or advertising promotions.
7. Tattooed in Time organizers and staff and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of affinity or consanguinity are immediately disqualified from participating in the cosplay event

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao: "Bye Bye Cosplay"

Alodia's gonna say bye-bye for cosplaying or should I say she already decided to part ways with cosplay. It's kinda odd for us that the Cosplay Goddess will give up her title for the reason of she wants to go back as a student. I still remember the days that I'm featuring Alodia and for what I think on that time, she will be the one who will represent the country as one of the finest cosplayer in the world on the cosplay field just like Manny Pacquiao on the boxing field and Efren "Bata" Reyes and D'Jango Bustamante on Billiards. As of the moment, the popularity of cosplay is already on the blooming stage and every local TV station consider Cosplay as one of the major trends. But now, Alodia will quit cosplay and a lot of her fans really disappointed on that move.

Yesterday, when I watched the video of Alodia of saying bye-bye to cosplay, I must say, I'm totally disappointed that Alodia, as a cosplay fanatic just turned down cosplay on her sleeve but I guess there must be a big reason behind it. Couldn't be her maturity to form a name on the showbiz industry? There's a lot of question behind it but I guess whatever reason that she have, I guess it's her way to say, I really want to grow up just like the other artist. 

I guess on that decision of yours Cosplayer Alodia, we're just here or should I say, I'm just here to support you and I don't want to say bye-bye or sayonara to you, I want to say "see you soon Alodia". You will be our Cosplay Goddess. If you want to watch that said video of her, just refer to this link: Alodia Gosiengfiao - Bye Bye Cosplay

Warning: Gosiengfiao Sisters Playing Call Of Duty Black Ops

Alodia Gosiengfiao and Ashley Gosiengfiao playing PS3 Games

Video Games on our planet is very common nowadays and I'm a type of person that loves portable console, which I have a PSP, a DSi and an iPod Touch. For the tandem of their strengths, they've challenge themselves to play Call of Duty Black Ops. Now loading Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao. You will be amazed by them coz' they're not your ordinary girl playah that scream a lot. They don't move a lot and also they play the game with the strength of a man. 

I guess you should watch the video just for you to know that they're brave enough to challenge all the obstacles of the game.

Cosplayer Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao on Cyberzone Technolife Affair This Coming Saturday

I guess there's no question at all that I'm attending the event coz' I'm blogging Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao all the way. That's a meet and greet. Alodia will feature her collection of costumes, her photography passion, her addiction to games etc. For her lil' sis, she will astounds you by her talent (Go Ashley Gosiengfiao!). Well as for the amateur bloggers and the people that wants to learn how to blog, there's Azrael Coladilla, one of the blogging masters here in the Philippines. I assure you that you will learn a lot from him. Also I will not forget Abe Olandres (Yugatech), sorry for being bias but I guess he's the best on the gadget field.

I will just quote the event info and hope we all see each other there.

March 26, 2011 (Saturday) 

"Come and celebrate my post Birthday Bash in this super cool event! Really hope to see you there!" -Alodia

Meet and greet Alodia Gosiengfiao. Check out her favorite and personal collection of costumes. Share her passion for photography, gaming and social networking!

Learn Blogging 101 with Azrael Coladilla!

Get the latest tech fix from gadget guru Abe Olandres (Yugatech)!

Dress to impress and express! Best-dressed guys and gals will win gadgets - NoteBooks, mobile phones and other prizes!

Best Photo Contest for Samsung! Samsung prizes await the winners in this contest!

Amazing performances from ASHLEY GOSIENGFIAO and the awesome 1:43 PINOY BOY BAND!

On-the-spot Blogging Contest!

Gadget and tech-savvy gurus gather together for this exciting technology convention! NO ENTRANCE FEE! 

Program Flow:

10:00AM - Mall Opens; Booth Activities

2:00PM - Host Opening Spiels

2:30PM - SAMSUNG - Photography Workshop (Representative from the Federation of the Philippines Photographers Foundation)

3:00PM - Host : Introduction of Alodia; Introduction of the "Best Costume Contest for the Day"

3:10 - 4:00PM - Official Seven Fans Club Segment (Q&A, Games, B-Day)

4:00PM - GUEST SPEAKER: Azrael Coladilla - Blogging and Technology; "On-The-Spot Blogging Contest"

4:30PM - INTERMISSION: Ashley Gosiengfiao

5:00PM - AWARDING: Best Cosplay Costume

5:30PM - AWARDING: Best Photo Contest for Samsung

6:00PM - INTERMISSION Number: 1:43 Pinoy Boy Band

6:15PM - Announcement of Booth Raffle Winners

6:30PM - AWARDING: On-the-Spot Blogging Contest

7:00PM - Closing Remarks

Cosplayer Goddess Alodia Gosiengfiao on Kotaku - Cosplay: "It's not just dressing-up"

International-Filipina Cosplayer or should I say "The Cosplay Goddess" Alodia Gosiengfiao have another appearance on a popular game blog Kotaku and this time, Alodia answers some of the questions about Cosplay and everything under the sun. And that brings me on the question, what is cosplay/cosplaying? Here are some definitions of some popular sites that I've found on the net.

Cosplay - short for "costume play", is type of performance art in which participants don costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea (Wikipedia)

A subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, and, less commonly, Japanese live action television shows, fantasy movies, or Japanese pop music bands; To do cosplay (Wiktionary)

(Costume Play): A very popular activity during anime conventions, also referred to as masquerading. It consists of dressing up as an anime or video game character to participate in contests or simply for fun (Anime Academy)

Dressing up as anime and manga characters. Cosplay competitions held at conventions allow fans (known as 'cosplayers') dress up as their favourite characters, pose for pictures and win prizes. (Animetion)

Short for "costume play," this aspect of anime culture often draws attention at cons and anime clubs. Basically, it is dressing up as one's favorite anime (or in some cases, video game or movie) character. (Animeforlibraries)

On that article, some of the questions were already answered by Alodia from the past mini fans day and events here in the Philippines but as I've read the whole article, every little answers of her makes a unique meaning. For her, this is what cosplay is all about - "It's not just dressing-up.". You can read the full article here. 

On the end note, some may called cosplay/cosplaying a weird thing to do but for some enthusiasts like me it's a self-confidence booster that when you're portraying an anime or a game character, you feel like you have the power or should I say guts just like the character that you're portraying. Also on cosplaying, creative and emotion are always present. Almost forgot to say thanks to Mike Abundo for sharing the link in Facebook (Give me five!). 

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as an Endorser of the First Filipino Facebook Game with an "Environmental Awareness Advocacy" - Alter Space

It's not new to my senses that Alodia Gosiengfiao endorses a game but this time, she endorses a Philippine-made Facebook game Alter Space, a game developed by AboitizPower (an energy power corporation) and it's not an ordinary game that you can actually play everyday. It's somewhat a concept of being an environmentalist, being aware on what's happening to our mother earth with a bit of Filipino traditional stuffs. On a specific concept of that game, it teaches the public on how to reduce their carbon footprint. Some game hint: "You will need to socialize or should I say to interact, the more friends you have, the bigger chance to finish it with a great mark!"

Well I found this video courtesy of CSCentral and even without casting a cosplay costume on that so called "online game commercial", Alodia will always be beautiful and bubbly as ever. Here's the video of Alter Space Game and hoping that you will share it to your friends.

As I end it up, just want to promote Alter Space by leaving the application page link here and really worth to play. http://apps.facebook.com/alterspacegame

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao featured in Music Video of DJ Myke's Single Huling Araw (Last Day)

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao smiling beautifully :)

I've been looking on my news feed in Facebook and found a nice share that came from CSCentral fan page. It's the music video of DJ Myke's single Huling Araw (Last Day) featuring Alodia Gosiengfiao. I thought she was Katrina Halili on her look on that music video (peace Alodia) and stuck by 10 seconds. The concept of the video was ordinary and already saw that concept on some popular artists but frankly speaking, what's up with the voice doug! I really like the whole lyrics, the music arrangement and most especially Alodia Gosiengfiao as an artist of the music video. I was kinda worried that she can't surpass that but from start to finish, she was that good. That inspires me to do an original composition again.





Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao featured in Music Video of DJ Myke's Single Huling Araw (Last Day)



For DJ Myke, you have a nice voice and really on the track. I'm looking for more exposure on this artist because of the voice quality. Well paging Party Pilipinas, ASAP and PO5, you need to consider this artist on your line up of singers. For Alodia, I'm really looking for more music videos this 2011 and I hope you consider some Jazz or Soul artist, sitting on a piano and making the most out of it.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao's Globe Tattoo Commercial

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao: Cosplay Goddess Tattoo-Powered

 One of my hobby is to watch television and finally saw the Globe Tattoo commercial of Alodia Gosiengfiao, subtitled as the "Cosplay Goddess". All of her best cosplay act were featured on that commercial and if the television on this era have a like button, I will dig it up as early as I can before the fans surpass me. Anyway, I will share the video here and really worth to watch. Also support Globe Tattoo campaign like we supported Alodia on her career as a cosplayer, a host, and an artist.

The super creative Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao with the Globe Tattoo

Enough with the talk and just watch the video of Alodia Gosiengfiao's Globe Tattoo Commercial. What can you say about this commercial? Interact with us on the comment box.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as a judge at the recent Ateneo DISGUISE Cosplay Event

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao wearing Yukata outfit at Ateneo DISGUISE Cosplay Event

My, my, my... Alodia Gosiengfiao on her Yukata outfit. One word to say on this one, "Lovely". As you all know, she recently attended a Cosplay Summit that was held in Ateneo and really she's that lovely on that event.



I can't take my eyes on her with those outfit. Well we all know that Alodia Gosiengfiao considered as one of the gorgeous babe lined-up on the cosplay field but on that note I guess on the record, one of the best so far. She looks like one of those Japanese girls I know when I was at Chino City and I remember Nozomi Sazaki on her but I will take it on the Pinay side. She's so accommodating as ever, knowing that she's a star right now and that's what I love about Alodia. She didn't take a lot of big things on her head and I hope she will not change on that kind of attitude.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao with the Naruto cosplayers from Tarlac

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao couldn't stop laughing about this Tarlac cosplayer

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao with her certificate of attendance as a judge

As I end this up, I just want to say that we are going to launch our Facebook fan page and I want all of you to join on our mini fan page. Cosplayers, cosplay enthusiast and gamers are all welcome to interact with us so watch out for that. For the meantime, spread Cosplayer Studio Blog to your friends.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as a host at Toyota's Thanksgiving Media Party

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as Amanda Werner at the event

I don't have much information about the Toyota event that Alodia mentioned on her Facebook fan page

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao together with host Giane Sales of Stoplight TV

But still I will just blog it because it's considered as one of the biggest event and of course my favorite cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao was on the Toyota's Thanksgiving Media Party as the host of that event. If you're not contented on the presence of Alodia, the band Yes Ma'am have this exposure on the said event, which is an all-girl band that Ashley Gosiengfiao (little sister of Alodia), is one of the member of that band as the Lead guitarist/2nd Vocals.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao and a model

Wow! Another big company on her sleeve. I guess a matter of days, week, month and years that Alodia may be consider as one of the in-demand stars of the big companies here in the Philippines. Still Cosplayer studio will be here to support no matter what.

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as a host at the recent Microsoft's Who Dunn It Event

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao as sexy as ever as The Baroness III while hosting the event

Alodia striked a hosting job again! On the recent Whodunnit.com, which is featured by Microsoft Philippines for the developers and IT experts, they considered Alodia Gosiengfiao to be the front act on the said event. What a lucky doll! I've read some of her post about the said event and really laugh on this status:

On our way home.. Gosh, being The Baroness is quite hard, they intercepted my guns when we were heading towards the Microsoft event I was hosting... Yes, I look like terrorist... Heels, shiny leather, sparkly cobras, here to terrorize the area! LOL

Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao with her newly improved cobra! Yaiks!

Well I will just say to that post, "If you will be the terrorist, I will propose to be your slave for life!"



I guess the popularity of Alodia Gosiengfiao was on the run right now consider a major endorsement like Microsoft which is one of the influencial company not only in the Philippines but worldwidely considerable as one of the biggest company to deal with. I'm also curious on the concept of Whodunnit.com projecting a concept like Cosplay. Is it the logo of their event? I guess I need to go on research on that one and will update this post if I can have some information about that. The next question will be, what will be the next endorsement of Alodia? Or do you have any idea or guess?

Cosplayers Spotted at the Chowking Orange Chicken Launch!

We have spotted cosplayers in the launch of Chowking's Chicken Orange at Bonifacio Global City! It was very unexpected to see cosplayers since I was in the group of bloggers. I should have brought my costume and joined them. But it was a very fun night for all as we all enjoyed a whole night of dancing of the Chicken Dance led by Jericho Rosales. This event was organized by Chowking for its 25th Anniversary this 2010! I also got rewarded when I did the chicken dance. They are also launching a contest for the best chicken dance with 11 contestants. Most of them cosplayers! Go ahead and vote for them and also learn to do the Chicken Dance!

Alodia!

Me and the cosplayers!

Dont stop! make it pop!

Put the speakers up!

Tonight I'mma fight

'till we get sunlight...

tic toc!

Oh oh woah oh woah oh!

Check out their videos here to vote for your favorite cosplayer/person doing the Chicken Dance!
You can also get to know more about the event on my other blog. Also you can visit their facebook account and become a fan!

Animax K-On! Cosplay Outing!

ANIMAX K-On! Cosplay Outing
March 13, 2010 (Saturday), Trinoma Mall

from the event page in facebook:
Get your cameras ready and be part of a casual outing with the cool K-On Cast cosplayed by Alodia & Ashley Gosiengfiao, Janeena Chan and Bea Araneta!

Photographers, cosplayers and those who would like to join our little adventure in the outskirts of the Metro are most welcome!

NO ENTRANCE FEE!


So what exactly is this event all about, you ask?

This is probably one of the more unconventional types of anime/cosplay gatherings. The K-On cast will be roaming around the mall along with photographers. The team can be having a photoshoot & picnic in the garden, having coffee at one of the shops or just plainly strolling and window shopping! It is a fun casual outing with our K-On friends with lotsa time for snapshots!

No entrance fee? What's the catch?

Yes there is NO entrance fee to be part of the team! There is also NO catch such as signing registration forms and such! But uploading the aftermath photos online (like FaceBook) and tagging the cast back will be greatly appreciated!

Also, Animax Asia's photographer will be on hand to take a set of pictures which will be uploaded to the Animax Asia Facebook page from 15 Mar. Simply go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animax-Asia/194854365438 , be a fan of Animax Asia, and tag yourself on the photos you took with us. Don't forget to grab your very own limited edition K-ON! freebies from Animax!

But what if you are not an official photographer?

Official photographer or not, pros and rookies, SLRs & cellphone cam-owners and whatnot, everyone is welcome to be part of this one-of-a-kind event! Just look for the team and you're in!!

This event is brought to you by ANIMAX ASIA! So photographers can get a chance to have their shots featured on Animax TV! This means that your works will get a chance to be on-air over the whole of Southeast Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Korea) just by sending shots taken during this K-On event to ANIMAX!!

You can send event photos to animaxk.on@gmail.com