S2 E15 The Cosplay Crunch W/ Panterona Cosplay

Presenting the Cosplay Goddess of the Caribbean Islands! In this episode of Cosplay Crunch, we welcome Panterona Cosplay all the way from Trinidad and Tobago! We get her unfiltered journey into the world of cosplay, starting from a place of pettiness to becoming a prominent figure in the Trinidadian cosplay community. We discuss the evolution of cosplay in Trinidad and Tobago, the cultural context surrounding race and representation, and the accessibility of resources for cosplayers in the Caribbean. Panterona also highlights the impact of Carnival in Trinidad on cosplay materials, and her experience of merging cosplay with Carnival, leading to the creation of Trinidad's first cosplay carnival band. Of course we talk about Alias Entertainment Expo, the complexities of organizing conventions in Trinidad, and the Caribbean Cosplay Championship. Make sure to listen all the way through to get the truth about her collaboration with Riot Games and the phenomenal Netflix series Arcane! You SERIOUSLY are not going to want to miss this episode. Trust!