List of cosplayers

The following is a list of a notable people who have at one time been known for cosplay. Short for "costume roleplay", cosplay is an activity in which participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea from a work of fiction.

Notable cosplayers

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Name Image Birth Death Known for Country Refs.
Forrest J Ackerman Nov 24, 1916 Dec 4, 2008 Science-fiction author, magazine editor, and cosplayer known for his "futuristicostume" United States [1]
Akari Akase July 30, 2001 Singer, model, and cosplayer Japan [2]
Cherprang Areekul May 2, 1996 Thai idol and cosplayer, member of BNK48 Thailand [3]
Ayasa Oct 19, 1991 Violinist known for covering songs while wearing cosplay Japan [4]
AzzyLand Feb 23, 1991 Canadian YouTuber focusing on gaming and cosplay-related content Canada [5]
Leva Bates May 21, 1983 Professional wrestler known for wrestling while wearing cosplay United States [6]
Marie-Claude Bourbonnais Oct 15, 1979 Glamour model known for playing Frost from Mortal Kombat. Canada [7][8]
Mica Burton Actress, gamer, and cosplayer United States [9]
Riki LeCotey

("Riddle")

000000001980-10-27-0000Oct 27 Cosplayer, specialty costume maker, main cast member of Syfy series Heroes of Cosplay. Born Canada Residence United States [10]
Holly Conrad May 22, 1986 Internet personality United States [11]
Randy Constan Nov 18, 1953 Professional impressionist known for cosplaying as Peter Pan United States [12]
Eugenia Cooney July 27, 1994 YouTuber and Twitch streamer that makes content about fashion, makeup, and cosplay United States [13]
Adrianne Curry Aug 6, 1982 Model and TV personality; first winner of the America's Next Top Model. Known for playing various characters. United States [14]
Francesca Dani Mar 5, 1979 Net idol and model known for playing Japanimation characters, first appearing as Sailor Moon. Italy [15]
Belle Delphine Oct 23, 1999 YouTuber and pornographic model known for erotic cosplay South Africa [16]
Chloe Dykstra Sep 5, 1998 Cosplayer, model, and actress United States [17]
Emiru Jan 3, 1998 Twitch streamer and cosplayer United States [18]
Enako Jan 22, 1994 Cosplayer, voice actress, former idol Japan [19][20]
Anna Faith Nov 21, 1995 Instagram model known for Cosplaying as Elsa from Frozen. United States [21][22]
Folkenstal 000000001980-03-22-0000Mar 22 Cosplay artist, highlighting the weapons and armors of The Elder Scrolls Online Switzerland [23]
Ari Gameplays Feb 28, 1998 Internet celebrity, streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, model, and cosplayer Mexico [24]
Katie George Sep 7, 1988 American cosplayer United States [25]
Alodia Gosiengfiao Mar 9, 1988 Model, artist, singer, and recording artist. Award winning cosplayer, known for playing various characters. Philippines [26]
Kat Gunn

("Mystik")

Apr 20, 1988 Professional gamer, Twitch streamer, broadcast analyst for IGN, and internet personality. United States [27]
Yaya Han Apr 20, 1980 Model and costume designer, featured on SyFy channel's Heroes of Cosplay and the TBS reality show King of the Nerds. United States [28][29]
Liana K

(Liana Kerzner)

Apr 10, 1980 Co-hosts of the talk show Ed's Night Party, known for playing various comic book or sci-fi characters. Canada [30]
Mari Kotani Jul 11, 1958 Science fiction critic. First documented cosplayer in Japan. Japan [31][32]
Linda Le

("Vampy")

Dec 15, 1986 Cosplayer, model, costumer, artist, Internet personality. United States [33]
AJ Lee Mar 19, 1987 Female WWE wrestler known for dressing up as pop culture characters. United States [34]
Putri Nony Lovyta August 12, 1997 Indonesian cosplayer, model, and fashion designer based in Jakarta. Indonesia [35][36][37][38][39]
Dax Martin

"Dax ExclamationPoint"

Drag queen and cosplayer United States [40]
Jay Maynard July 27, 1960 Computer programmer and system administrator known as "Tron Guy" for his electroluminescent Tron costume. United States [41]
Morojo June 20, 1904 Nov 20, 1964 American costume designer, science fiction fan and fanzine publisher who in 1939 created the first costumes worn at a science fiction convention, worn by her and Forrest J Ackerman; "the mother of cosplay" United States [42][43][44]
Olivia Munn July 3, 1980 American actress, model, television personality, and author United States [45][46]
Yuichiro Nagashima

("Jienotsu")

Jul 2, 1984 Kickboxer and martial artist. Japan [47]
Jessica Nigri Aug 5, 1989 Promotional model and cosplayer, known for playing Juliet Starling from the video game Lollipop Chainsaw. United States [48][49]
Liz Katz Jul 8, 1988 Model, actress and cosplayer. United States [50]
Myrtle Sarrosa Dec 7, 1994 Singer and actress; winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4. Philippines [51]
Brinke Stevens Sep 20, 1954 Model, actress and scream queen. First winner of the Masquerade Ball at San Diego Comic-Con. United States

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Anucha Saengchart

("Lowcost Cosplay")

Nov 5, 1989 Thai cosplayer and social media personality Thailand [54]
Vishavjit Singh American cartoonist known for cosplaying as his character, "Sikh Captain America". United States [55]
Kaitlyn Siragusa c. 1993 or 1994 Internet celebrity, YouTuber, pornographic model, and cosplayer United States [56]
Tanya Tate Mar 31, 1979 English glamour model, writer and pornographic actress. United Kingdom [57]
Meg Turney March 12, 1987 Internet personality & video game journalist United States [58]
Yuriko Tiger July 5, 1993 Model, actress and voice actor Italy

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