If I can fakes it, I can makes it.
Hi, I’m Carina, or Ultima if you know me from online (just call me Carina, though). I’ve been cosplaying since 2002 and attending conventions since 2006 which makes me old as heck (at least compared to you young’uns). I took a small break from the hobby from 2013 to 2015 and came back in 2016 as a competition-focused cosplayer, leading to several awards at the Master level and multiple judging opportunities.
I have a certificate in Costuming for Stage and Screen from Capilano University and from 2019-2021 I pursued costume commissions full-time as a home-based business. I still take limited commission work for projects that align with my skill set and personal interests so feel free to get in touch if you have a project that fits!
If you’d like to see a more comprehensive portfolio of my work prior to 2015, please check out my American Cosplay Paradise profile.
Awards and recognition
Judge’s Award - Kumoricon 2022 (Shoka Sakurane from NEO: The World Ends With You)
Best In Show - Animethon 2018 (Alkaid from .hack//G.U.)
Best Costume - A Taste Of Animethon 2018 (Aqua from Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep)
Judge's Award - Animethon 2017 (Dizzy from Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-)
Best Individual - Master Division - Sakura-Con 2016 (Y'shtola Rhul from FINAL FANTASY XIV)
Convention Resume
Volunteer, Charity Photo Booth - Kumoricon 2022
Volunteer, Cosplay Repair - Calgary Expo 2022
Cosplay Guest and Panelist, Cosplay Contest Judge - Fan Expo Vancouver 2022
Cosplay Contest Judge - Edmonton Expo 2019
Cosplay Contest Judge - Animethon 2019
Volunteer, Official Photo Booth - Anime Expo 2017, Anime Expo 2018
Volunteer, ACParadise for Pony Canyon (Yuki Yuna is a Hero) - Sakura-Con 2015
Cosplay Contest Organizer and Judge - Ptarmicon 2013, Ptarmicon 2014
Panelist - Sakura-Con 2010, Sakura-Con 2011