Cosplayer of the Week: Julie Marie Aleman AKA Sith Void Queen Cosplay
19SHARESLeo Nocedo : How did you discover cosplaying?
Julie Marie Aleman : Back in 2014 or so, I started to make cosplay costumes and went out to comic cons.
Leo Nocedo : What was your first cosplay?
Julie Marie Aleman : Dark Rey
Leo Nocedo : What are your next 3 cosplay plans?
Julie Marie Aleman : Laura Victoriano (The Evil Within)
Ruvik Doppelganger (The Evil Within)
Higgs Monaghan (Death Stranding)
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever been in a cosplay contest?
Julie Marie Aleman : Nope and never will. Not comfortable standing on the stage in front of a big crowd.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer sewing, armor making, or wig working?
Julie Marie Aleman : Sewing.
Soon to do leather crafting for my Plague Doctor cosplay.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to do photoshoots at cons or at specific locations?
Julie Marie Aleman : At comic con, but, I been thinking about doing a photoshoot at a certain location like a park.
Leo Nocedo : Is there a type of character you cosplay frequently?
Julie Marie Aleman : Dark Rey, but, I have moved on to doing Plague Doctor and Dead By Daylight cosplay aka horror cosplay. Also, Imperial Officer Staff cosplay.
Leo Nocedo : Do you have any favorite cosplayers?
Julie Marie Aleman : I do, theirs a few that I like but a few I haven’t met yet.
Leo Nocedo : What’s the most detailed cosplay you’ve ever done?
Julie Marie Aleman : Ezio Auditore (Assassin Creed 2)
Leo Nocedo : What are your top 3 craftsmanship tips?
∙ Practice sewing
∙ Use gorilla glue or E6000
∙ Use 3D printers, laser printers or mold casting for you cosplay projects.
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite cosplay you’ve done?
Julie Marie Aleman : Plague Doctor so far.
Leo Nocedo : What is your worst cosplay “horror” story?
Julie Marie Aleman : I have too much to tell, but, mostly being creeped on.
Leo Nocedo : What’s the best in-character interaction you’ve ever had?
Julie Marie Aleman : I don’t do well being in character because crowds make me nervous.
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever cosplayed with a family member?
Julie Marie Aleman : Nope. I go solo.
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite cosplay photo of yourself?
Julie Marie Aleman : Mostly my Imperial officer staff cosplay
Leo Nocedo : What are your go-to stores for cosplay materials/full cosplays?
Julie Marie Aleman : Joann and Sewing Studio Store in Maitland.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to buy pre-styled wigs or style your own?
Julie Marie Aleman : I don’t own a wig yet, but, soon I would buy a pre-styled one for the Laura Victoriano cosplay.
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever had someone mistake you for a different character?
Julie Marie Aleman : Yes, sometimes.
Leo Nocedo : List all the cosplays you’ve done.
Julie Marie Aleman : ∙Dark Rey (Star Wars AU)
∙Imperial Officer Staff (Star Wars)
∙Plague Doctor
∙Dead By Daylight (Julie, The Legion)
∙Assassin Creed (Ezio Auditore)
Leo Nocedo : What’s the biggest con you’ve cosplayed at?
Julie Marie Aleman : Usually Megacon and Holiday Matsuri.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer cosplaying characters with props, or characters that you don’t need to carry a prop around all day?
Julie Marie Aleman : With Props usually
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever lost a cosplay piece at a con?
Julie Marie Aleman : Nope
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever bought a cosplay piece at a con?
Julie Marie Aleman : More like cosplay props.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to cosplay solo or in a group?
Julie Marie Aleman : Both
Leo Nocedo : If you had a chance to meet your all-time favorite cosplayer, what would you say to them?
Julie Marie Aleman : I would say hi to them and chat a bit, take selfies/pics then be on my merry way.
Leo Nocedo :Have you ever done a cosplay panel?
Julie Marie Aleman : Nope and never will.
I am not that popular, I only cosplay for fun.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to buy or make cosplays?
Julie Marie Aleman : Both. I do buy my cosplay costumes and do mod them a bit.
Leo Nocedo :What is your ultimate dream cosplay?
Julie Marie Aleman : Ruvik Doppelganger (The Evil Within)
Leo Nocedo : What’s the most difficult cosplay you’ve ever done? (Craftsmanship, wearing of, ect)
Julie Marie Aleman : Dark Rey
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite part of cosplaying?
Julie Marie Aleman : Taking selfies, photoshoots, being out there, being recognized and making friends.