South African scoops Global Cosplay title

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Cosplayer JinxKittie did South Africa proud this past weekend by taking first place at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)  in Chicago.

The event is essentially the World Cup of Cosplay, and if some of you are wondering what Cosplay is, it is essentially the practice of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game.

JinxKittie was judged alongside national champions from countries such as UK, USA, Austria, Australia, Singapore, India and Indonesia. In addition to the prestigious title, JinxKittie walked away with a prize purse of R77 000.

And this is what won her the award : Her Blood Priestess Bathory based on an original character design by Cinderys Art and Cosplay.

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She is ready ???????? a final look of Bathory's full dress (without the backpiece, crown, staff and leg armor). Today I leave for Chicago! C2E2 here I come! I spent a lot of time on the tiny details, so many gems, pearl's, roses, crosses and skulls! And I weathered this cosplay to deathhhh. The fabric and armor look pretty old and disgusting now! Priestess Bathory design by @cinderys_art ???????? #cosplay #cosplayer #jinxkittiecosplay #jinxkittiebutt #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaydetails #c2e2 #championshipsofcosplay #crownchampionshipsofcosplay #southafricancosplayer

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Congratulations JinxKittie.

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Ya girl did it! I took home the crown at C2E2 Cosplay Championships! ???? I still cant believe it happened! Everything was such a rush and it has definitely not sunken in yet! It was such an honor to be here and part of this amazing convention and competition! There were some seriously talented and amazing people competing this year and I am so humbled and excited to have met them! Everyone did so well! We all did out best and that was the most important thing!! Well done everyone! ???????????????? #cosplay #cosplayer #jinxkittiecosplay #jinxkittiebutt #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaydetails #c2e2 #championshipsofcosplay #crownchampionshipsofcosplay #southafricancosplayer #selfie #purplehair #pinkhair #cosplaycrown #omg

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