Cosplayer Interview

Cosplayer of the Week: John Gulla

Leo Nocedo : How did you discover cosplaying?
John Gulla : conventions
Leo Nocedo : What was your first cosplay?
John Gulla : doctor who
Leo Nocedo : What are your next 3 cosplay plans?
John Gulla : atm thanos,dead pool twist, last one idk yet
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever been in a cosplay contest?
John Gulla : yes i have
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer sewing, armor making, or wig working?
John Gulla : sewing and basic prop making simple things
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to do photoshoots at cons or at specific locations?
John Gulla : ether to be honest
Leo Nocedo : Is there a type of character you cosplay frequently?
John Gulla : ones i can get into. and work for my build
Leo Nocedo : Do you have any favorite cosplayers?
John Gulla : Knightmage,Harley’s Joker ,Megan Marie Cosplay
Leo Nocedo : What’s the most detailed cosplay you’ve ever done?
John Gulla : Abraham lincoln
Leo Nocedo : What are your top 3 craftsmanship tips?
John Gulla : Get cheap cloth to test everything on, wear it around for 30 mins. to see what happen, hide as many pockets as you can.
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite cosplay you’ve done?
John Gulla : Abraham lincoln
Leo Nocedo : What is your worst cosplay “horror” story?
John Gulla : Getting stuck in a master cheif armor. risking blacking out in it.
Leo Nocedo : What’s your funniest cosplay story?
John Gulla : Abraham lincoln so many strange and epic moments.
Leo Nocedo : What’s the best in-character interaction you’ve ever had?
John Gulla : Abraham lincoln killing a nazi and teddy cosplay togther
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever cosplayed with a family member?
John Gulla : Sadly no. no family lives close to me
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite cosplay photo of yourself?
John Gulla : Rorschach hugging mlp pillow
Leo Nocedo : What are your go-to stores for cosplay materials/full cosplays?
John Gulla : Good will,amazon and ebay. tons of cheap clothing.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to buy pre-styled wigs or style your own?
John Gulla : Both.
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever had someone mistake you for a different character?
John Gulla : Only once
Leo Nocedo : List all the cosplays you’ve done.
John Gulla :Rorschach,Abraham Lincoln, Preist from Helsing
Leo Nocedo : What’s the biggest con you’ve cosplayed at?
John Gulla : Megacon
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer cosplaying characters with props, or characters that you don’t need to carry a prop around all day?
John Gulla : Depends on the day and what convention.
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever lost a cosplay piece at a con?
John Gulla : Yes small foor part of MC armor.
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever bought a cosplay piece at a con?
John Gulla : Sy fy prop gun. it was cheap and neat.
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to cosplay solo or in a group?
John Gulla : Depends on convention and meet times.
Leo Nocedo : If you had a chance to meet your all-time favorite cosplayer, what would you say to them?
John Gulla : Please teach me everything you know
Leo Nocedo : Have you ever done a cosplay panel?
John Gulla : Not yet
Leo Nocedo : Do you prefer to buy or make cosplays?
John Gulla : I try to make everything i can. but hard core armor cosplay i buy. that way out of my wheel house of skill
Leo Nocedo : If you could tell your past self anything about cosplay, what would you say?
John Gulla : Learn more on armor building.
Leo Nocedo : What is your ultimate dream cosplay?
John Gulla : Sauron armor and batman in the batmobile rolling done the highway .
Leo Nocedo : What’s the most difficult cosplay you’ve ever done? (Craftsmanship, wearing of, ect)
John Gulla : Abraham lincoln it has 6 layers of cloth and then a real wool jacket with a very large flag on pole.
Leo Nocedo : What’s the most difficult character makeup you’ve done?
John Gulla : I not done any yet. new to make up cosplaying.
Leo Nocedo : What, in your opinion, makes a cosplayer a “pro” cosplayer?
John Gulla : One that always will to learn and ask others.
Leo Nocedo : What is your favorite part of cosplaying?
John Gulla : Getting out of my skin. being some one else.
Leo Nocedo : Make up your own question!
John Gulla : 2 things i learn with cosplaying. double sided out door carpet tape(sweat proof) and dr schole inserts or the like. both you will never leave . with out it going to a convention.

764 Views

NocedoPhoto Media Group is an innovative and creative consortium that unites photographers, writers, cosplayers, event promoters, vendors, costume and prop makers, and other creatives under one roof to use their collective skills to maximize their distribution and presence on digital media platforms. Their goal is to create a well-rounded and successful network for all involved.