

Leyna Rossi: Making people smile and happy. Leo Nocedo: What is your favorite part of cosplaying? Leyna Rossi: Being noticed repeatedly at cons, year after year. Leo Nocedo: What, in your opinion, makes a cosplayer a “pro” cosplayer?
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Leyna Rossi: Sylvanas, that full body paint is a killer in Florida weather. Leo Nocedo: What’s the most difficult character makeup you’ve done? The whole cosplay weighs close to 50 pounds and the wings require me to crab walk through doors. Leyna Rossi: Definitely Auriel, finished her at 3am day of the con. Leo Nocedo: What’s the most difficult cosplay you’ve ever done? (Craftsmanship, wearing of, ect). Leyna Rossi: To become somewhat known in the cosplay community. Leo Nocedo: What is your ultimate dream cosplay? Leyna Rossi: Be prepared to fail and spend a lot of money. Leo Nocedo: If you could tell your past self anything about cosplay, what would you say?

Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer to buy or make cosplays? Leo Nocedo: Have you ever done a cosplay panel? Leyna Rossi: I would ask them for cosplay advice. Leo Nocedo: If you had a chance to meet your all-time favorite cosplayer, what would you say to them? Leyna Rossi: Have only displayed solo, but would love a group. Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer to cosplay solo or in a group? Leo Nocedo: Have you ever bought a cosplay piece at a con? Leo Nocedo: Have you ever lost a cosplay piece at a con? Leyna Rossi: I love props, so always happy to carry if they are true to the character. Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer cosplaying characters with props, or characters that you don’t need to carry a prop around all day? Leo Nocedo: What’s the biggest con you’ve cosplayed at? Leyna Rossi: Chell from Portal, Weeping Angel from Dr Who, Bellatrix from Harry Potter, Sylvanas from Warcraft, Auriel from Diablo. Leo Nocedo: List all the cosplays you’ve done. Leyna Rossi: People rarely know who my character are, but someone did think Sylvanas was from Star Wars. Leo Nocedo: Have you ever had someone mistake you for a different character?

Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer to buy pre-styled wigs or style your own? Leo Nocedo: What are your go-to stores for cosplay materials/full cosplays?
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Leyna Rossi: My professional Auriel photos that were taken by MegaCon for the contest in 2019. Leo Nocedo: What is your favorite cosplay photo of yourself ? Leyna Rossi: Working on one for my fiance so we can cosplay together at MegaCon 2020. Leo Nocedo: Have you ever cosplayed with a family member? Leyna Rossi: I love when little kids run to me and say I’m their favorite character. Leo Nocedo: What’s the best in-character interaction you’ve ever had? Leyna Rossi: Running into other Diablo cosplayers by chance and putting together an impromptu group photo. Leo Nocedo: What’s your funniest cosplay story? Leyna Rossi: Competing in the cosplay contest are Tampa Comic Con in 2019, my Auriel wing backpack snapped in half after I walked the stage. Leo Nocedo: What is your worst cosplay “horror” story? Leo Nocedo: What is your favorite cosplay you’ve done? Leyna Rossi: Be prepared to make the same piece multiple times, dont freak out if a costume breaks while wearing, dont be afraid to try something new: best way to learn is try, fail, try again. Leo Nocedo: What are your top 3 craftsmanship tips? Leo Nocedo: What’s the most detailed cosplay you’ve ever done? Leo Nocedo: Do you have any favorite cosplayers? Leyna Rossi: Blizzard video game characters: Sylvanas from Warcraft, Auriel from Diablo 3. Leo Nocedo: Is there a type of character you cosplay frequently? Leyna Rossi: Whenever I go out I scope out new potential photo places, but if someone wants a photo I’ll do it for them regardless of location. Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer to do photo shoots at cons or at specific locations? Leo Nocedo: Do you prefer sewing, making armor, or wig working?
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( One for video games Auriel from Diablo 3) and one for TV series (Weeping Angel from Doctor Who). Leyna Rossi: Competed 4 times, won my category twice. Leo Nocedo: Have you ever been in a cosplay contest? Leyna Rossi: Nathanos for my fiance, Azshara for me, 3rd tbd. Leo Nocedo: What are your next 3 cosplay plans? Leyna Rossi: Chell from the Portal video games. Leo Nocedo: How did you discover cosplaying?
