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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.

Andreas Varnava

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Hello! A Self Taught painter and sketcher, originally from pencil to oil paint and now even digital. I like painting and sketching people in fantasy scenarios and lately I have been illustrating my and my friends’ DnD campaign.

To see more of Andrea’s work make sure to visit his Website.

Andreas Neophytou

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Andreas Neophytou is a 2d Illustrator based in the city of Nicosia in Cyprus. He has drawn fanart and some original stuff, he has loved drawing since he was very little and has never stopped drawing. His goal is to improve his skills while having fun and one day get to work somewhere to use his skills.

To see more of Andrea’s work make sure to visit his Website.

Antreas Mouskou

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Antreas Mouskou is an Illustrator from Nicosia, Cyprus and specialises in Digital Illustration.

Creating realistic illustrations and graphics based on stories and experiences. His previous studies included Animation & VFX where he specialized in 3D Modeling and texturing.

To see more of Antrea’s work make sure to visit his Website.

Andreani Soupashi

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Andreani Soupashi is a Cyprus-born artist, who focuses on digital art and illustration.

She started out young, taking art lessons and scribbling in school notebooks in black ballpoint pen.

Her favourite subjects include horses, cowboys, warriors and birds. When she’s not working on original art, she likes to illustrate heroes from tv shows and movies, focusing on characters with an inherent darkness and internal struggle.

Her signature style used to be grayscale but recently she overcame her fear of colour and dived right in. Despite having doors open to pursue an artistic degree, Andreani chose to study Computer Science in the UK.

While working through her course, she learned about graphics and game engines and discovered new and exciting ways to produce art. After completing her degree in 2019, Andreani moved back to Cyprus where she works professionally as a front end web developer. In her free time, she builds websites and dabbles in game development, embroidery and sewing, always seeking new avenues to express and challenge herself.

Like a lonesome cowboy, she opts for solo, commission-based work while enriching her more technical projects with the artistic skills she has gained through the years.

To see more of Andreani’s work make sure to visit her Tumblr page.