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Annisia Iacovou

05/09/2023 by

Annisia Iacovou is a 23 year old, self-taught artist born and raised in Nicosia.

She discovered her interest in artistic expression through creation, including music and drawing, from a very young age. Moreover, she likes to experiment with different art materials and different types of art such as painting, sculpting, digital art and recently also tattooing.She is now dedicating her time to study in both music and art which she hopes will enrich her artistic repertoire.

To see more of Annisia’s work make sure to visit her Instagram.

Anna Miltiadou

05/09/2023 by

Anna Miltiadou was born in Nicosia in 1990.

She studied Graphic & Advertising Design at Frederick University.

She continued her studies at Nottingham Trent University were she acquired an MA in Illustration.

Currently she is an Art Director at Partners VMLY&R, one of the leading advertising agencies in Cyprus.

BrainFKR is her alter ego that was born as soon as her Advertising career started. In a way, she wanted to express herself and portray the Cypriot reality in an illustrative form.

Since then, she has been drawing non-stop, everything revolving around Cyprus and pop culture and sharing her illustrations in a dedicated account on Instagram.

To see more of Anna’s work make sure to visit her Instagram.

Special Guest: Horo Von Kaida

05/09/2023 by

From Greece to Cyprus: Horo Von Kaida to Light Up Cyprus Comic Con 2023!

Horo Von Kaida

Special Guest for Cyprus Comic Con 2023

Horo Von Kaida: The Queen of Greek Cosplay and Gaming!

Get ready, Cyprus Comic Con 2023 attendees, because we have some news for you! We’re thrilled to announce that the sensational Horo Von Kaida will be one of our special guests this year. If you’re part of the Greek cosplay, gaming, or pop culture community, her name likely rings a bell. If not, prepare to be amazed!

Maria Lazou who goes by Horo Von Kaida is more than just a nickname; she’s a brand, a lifestyle, and an unstoppable force in the realms of cosplay and gaming. Originating from Greece, she stands as the country’s most well-known cosplayer and ranks 5th in views among Greek content creators. But her influence transcends Greek borders.

 

The Cosplay Journey

Horo is a master at crafting armor sets from video games, constantly experimenting with different materials, tools, and techniques. Her cosplay journey has been nothing short of spectacular. From her dream-come-true appearance at the International Cosplay Show of MAGIC Kyoto in Japan to her glamorous participation in Monaco’s Magic International Cosplay Masters, she’s done it all. She’s not just a guest at conventions; she’s often on the jury for competitions, hosts events like the HALL OF GAMES in Thessaloniki, and runs workshops at international venues such as ExpOtaku in Spain, Advík in the Czech Republic, and Comics Salón & AnimeSHOW in Slovakia.

 

More Than Just a Cosplayer

But Horo’s talents don’t end with cosplay. She’s also a gaming icon and a high-caliber influencer. She has collaborated with industry titans like Riot Games, Logitech, SteelSeries, and Razer. With a reach of 171K across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, she’s a streaming sensation. She streams daily and holds partnerships with Twitch and Discord. Her notable projects include her Crystal Rose Sona collaboration with Riot Games for the League of Legends European Championship Finals in Athens and her role as a gamecaster at GameAthlon Winter 2020, Greece’s biggest gaming convention. She was also invited to Disney’s Thor: Love & Thunder Influencers Event & Special Screening in London, UK, representing Feelgood Entertainment.

 

What to Expect at CCC23

At Cyprus Comic Con 2023, Horo Von Kaida will be more than just a star attraction. She’ll be at her booth for meet-and-greets, will judge both of our cosplay contests, and will run an exclusive panel called “The Social Media Journey, Share Your Story.” Trust us; you won’t want to miss her invaluable insights on navigating the exciting path she’s on.

Follow Horo Von Kaida on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch for the latest updates on her life and upcoming appearances.

Anestis Mavrommatis Parasidis

05/09/2023 by

Anestis Mavrommatis Parasidis was born in 1994 in Thessaloniki.

He is a graduate of the Department of History & Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In 2012 he started creating illustrations and comics.

Since then, he has taken part in several exhibitions and festivals in Greece and Europe.

In the end of 2021, he self-published his first comic, titled as ”INNER FOREST”. ”INNER FOREST” was also awarded in CHANIARTOON International Comics & Animation Festival 2022 for best illustration in self-published comics. Anestis is passionate about fantastic worlds and imaginary creatures.

He loves sketching jesters, grotesque daemons, gnomes and frogs. One of his current interests is also engraving and screen printing. He is currently working on his second comic named as ”FLIES”.

To see more of Anestis’s work make sure to visit his Instagram.

Andriana Achilleos

04/09/2023 by

Andriana Achilleos has always loved art but never thought about pursuing it professionally until  she accidentally ended up in a graphic design course in high school due to the course she wanted to follow being full. After studying graphic design her  passion for art grew even more, finishing GCE in contemporary art and with that ending up with her studying illustration at university abroad in the UK. Now her  goals are to get the chance to illustrate for books ,games and for music videos ,as well as taking any opportunity to be creative and learn anything she can.

To see more of Andriana’s work make sure to visit her Website.