First Comics News: How did you get into cosplaying?

Katerina Marie Ibrahim: After attending my first con I saw others cosplaying and thought it looked awesome! It’s been my number one hobby ever since.

1^st: How do you feel when you see a fan’s favorable reaction to a cosplay you did?

Katerina Marie: It always makes me happy! Especially when I feel like I can do someone’s favorite character justice.

1^st: You make a beautiful Wonder Woman was that a fun cosplay photo shoot?

Katerina Marie: Thank you! Yes, it was – actually that shoot was self-shot with the help of a friend.

1^st: Do you have a favorite cosplay you have done?

Katerina Marie: Hmm it would probably have to be one of my Zelda cosplays! I put a lot of love into her Breath of the Wolf outfits especially.

1^st: What was your very first cosplay and why did you decide on it?

Katerina Marie: It was Chii from Chobits! She’s the main waifu in the manga I was reading at the time.

1^st: Do you design a lot of your own cosplay costumes?

Katerina Marie: I do have some original characters that I’ve made and worn! There’s an elf queen one in the works at the moment.

1^st: What is the best experience you have had from cosplaying?

Katerina Marie: Meeting other cosplayers from the same series!

1^st: Which modeling agency are you with and what kind of modeling do you mostly do?

Katerina Marie: I’m with Lotus Model Management and I mainly do commercial modeling – think lingerie, swimwear, and catalog shoots.

1^st: How did your Cybersecurity work out for you?

Katerina Marie: I’m still currently in school for it!