When asked, "What do you do for a living?," you say:
Free-lance work...Well, I have this little online business where I ship things abroad. Doll accessories. More often than not, I have the basic structure sub-commissioned then I do the finishing; [paint the] details.

Speaking of details, do you make all your cosplay costumes yourself?
I have the basic outfit done by a seamstress. But sometimes, I also do my props and accessories. I do my own make-up and style wigs.

Where do you get the materials for your cosplay (outfit, accessories, props)?
We go to Kamuning or Divisoria to pick and buy cloth ourselves. Accessories and props–we have them made or I make them myself.

How expensive is cosplaying? Do materials cost a lot?
It depends on the costume. The cheapest one I've done was P1,500, "Quistis" from Final Fantasy 8. This is because I already had the wig, shoes and eyeglasses. The most expensive one was P25,000, "Pink Creature" from Gunbound.

How long does it usually take to make a costume?
At least two weeks, to be safe.

Any favorite characters to cosplay?
As of now, my fave would be Baroness from GI Joe because [she] wears eyeglasses, and I wear eyeglasses in real life.

Who would you never cosplay as?
Those with bikini outfits, like Dead or Alive. I'm not comfortable wearing very, very skimpy clothes. Bikini-types and costumes that show panties are a no-no. Hanging blouses are okay. Mini-skirts too, but I wear shorts underneath.

Who was your most daring cosplay?
Isis, half-human half-snake. I wore a breezy top [with a] nude-colored bra to be able to imitate the character. But I was 16 and skinny then so it didn't look trashy.

Would you do it again?
Nope. I don't normally repeat my costumes. I'd only repeat those that are comfy and easy to wear. But more often than not, I do not repeat my costumes. I sell them online after and usually they go to international clients.