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She has made 200 costumes in the genres of anime/manga, comic books, video games, sci-fi and of her own original designs.
Her journey officially began in 1999, when she made her first costume: Mana from the J-Rock Band Malice Mizer. Since the public debut of that costume at a 2000 con, Yaya has been unstoppable.
She has won several cosplay "Best in Shows", beginning with Katsucon 2000 where she dressed as Kurai from the manga Angel Sanctuary.
Before working on Heroes of Cosplay, she won the Yume Cosplay Cup with Carmilla from Vampire Hunter D.
Yaya often judges the very same competitions in which she once successfully competed, and is a frequent panelist at cosplay con events.
Born in China, and raised in both Asia and Europe, Yaya came to the United States to pursue her artistic ambitions.
Based in Atlanta, GA, she has her own line of original cosplay accessories and brand merchandising. Her designs are inspired by a wide range of popular culture, from films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Mad Max to classic and recent video games like Street Fighter and Batman: Arkham City.
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