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Biography

Momo Kariño Cosplay (formerly known as Momo Kurumi) is a veteran cosplayer, seamstress, artist, and designer,

who strives to spread happiness and inspiration to all! Initially starting off in cosplay by buying her first few costumes, she later learned to craft her own, and went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science in Apparel Design. Her experience

as a seamstress ranges from theater, to fashion, parades, theme parks, alterations, commissions, manufacturing, and even bridal! She also has worked as an illustrator, graphic artist, technical designer, and lead pattern maker.

 

Momo has won numerous awards for her creations, and has served as a craftsmanship judge at several cons like Anime Central, Anime St. Louis, and more! She has also worked with brands such as Funimation, Viz Media, Neopets, and Purple Plum Wigs. Her experience at Disney Parks as a stores hostess, and later, entertainment costumer, brings a world-class level of engaging, upbeat interaction, which she still practices in her professional and personal life.

Fyora the Faerie Queen Costume from Neopets at KatsuCon Gaylord Resort 2018 by Momo Kurumi Copay
Panty Anarchy Swimsuit Beach Bikini from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
MeMeMe Teddyloid Music Video Costume by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Princess Aurora Pink Dress from Disney's Sleeping Beauty at Loveland Castle by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Pinkie Pie Original Design Pool Party Swimsuit from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay

2023 Convention and Events History

Tempe Fan Con, Jan 28: Cosplay Guest, Black Cat (V3)

Lvl Up Expo, Feb 17-19: Casual Attendee, Sabrina, Sam Manson, Rollerskating Pikachu Celeste Dress

Akihabaraz x UwU Con, Mar 11: Cosplay Guest with table, Rikku

Kikori Con, Mar 17-19: Artist Alley Vendor, wore original dress designs

Kira Kira Cherry Blossom Festival, Mar 25: Art Vendor

TsumiCon, May 31-Apr 2: Sleepi Booth Assistant, Madame President, MeMeMe, Succubus (Original Concept)

Ganbatte Mini Con, Apr 22: Cosplay Guest with table, Yoko Littner

Anime Arizona, May 5-7: Animebooks.com Booth Assistant, Kagome (half cosplay), Lucky Star Uniform (half cosplay)

Anime Central, May 19-21: Artist Alley Vendor, Supergirl

Naka-Kon, May 26-28: Cosplay Guest, Contest Judge, Kagami Hiiragi, Sabrina

Phoenix Fan Fusion, Jun 2-4: Animebooks.com Booth Assistant, Mary Jane Watson, Psylocke, Supergirl

Anime Expo, Jul 1-4: Casual Attendee, Camie Utsushimi, Yoko Littner, Miyuki Takara

UwU Nights, Jul 8: Cosplay Guest with table, Supergirl

Ani-Con, Jul 15-16: Animebooks.com Booth Assistant

Ganbatte Mini Con, Jun 22: Cosplay Guest with booth, Contest Judge, Rikku

Game On Expo, Aug 13-15: Artist Alley Vendor

Saboten Con, Sep 1-4: Artist Alley Vendor

Arizona Fur Con, Oct 13-15: Dealer's Den Vendor

UwU Con, Oct 27-29: Cosplay Guest with table

Ganbatte x Donut Parlor, Nov 11: Artist Alley Vendor

2022 Convention and Events History

Phoenix Fan Fusion, May 27-29: Cosplay Guest with table, Supergirl, Kida, Sheryl Nome (Marketing Dress)

Anime Expo, Jul 1-4: Casual Attendee, Sailor Saturn, Sheryl Nome (Marketing Dress), Misty

Tekko, Jul 22-24: Cosplay Guest with table, Cosplay Judge, Moka Akashiya (Gothic Lolita), Kagome, Debbie Thornberry

Fan Expo Canada, Aug 25-28: Cosgear Booth Assistant, Gadget

Saboten Con, Sep 2-5: Casual Attendee, Miyuki Takara,

Ty Lee

D23 Expo, Sep 9-11: Casual Attendee, Queen La, Jessica Rabbit (Powergirl)

UwU Con, Oct 28-20: Panelist, Cosplay Guest Handler,

Kim Possible

CosSwap Mart, Nov 6: Cosplay Vendor

LibCon West, Dec 3: Cosplay Guest, Sailor Mars (Merry Moon)

Kira Kira Collectibles 1 Year Anniversary Market, Dec 10:

Art Vendor, Merry Moon Dress (Half Cosplay)

Ganbatte Matsuri, Dec 17: Cosplay Guest with table,

Black "Coal" Cat (Christmas Black Cat)

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2020 - 2021 Con and Events History

TaiyouCon, Jan, 2020: Casual Attendee, Cosplay Contestant, Nessa, Catra, Camie Utsushimi (V2)

OhayoCon, Jan, 2020: Cosplay Guest, Catra, Sabrina, Thorn

Lvl Up Expo, Feb, 2020: Casual Attendee, Cosplay Contestant, Chocola, Pokemon Go Trainer, Black Widow (V2)

Kikori Con, Mar 2020: PanelistMizore Shirayuki (V2),

Sam Manson, Velma Dinkley

PixyPros Cosplay Night, Aug, 2021: Casual Attendee,

Kagami Hiiragi, Tsukasa Hiiragi

Saboten Con, Sep 3-6, 2021: Cosplay Contestant, Sheryl Nome (Cowgirl) Azari

LibCon West, Dec 2021: Cosplay Guest, Supergirl

2019 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Fashion Show Judge, Kagami Hiiragi (Cheerleader), Officer Jenny, Pokemon Go Trainer

Animatic Con 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Cosplay Contest Judge, Camie Utsushimi (V1), Pokemon Go Trainer, America Chavez, Trixie Tang

Anime Central 2019: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge, Pokemon Go Trainer, Camie Utsushimi (V1), Gearless Joe

ColossalCon: Casual Attendee, Clair, Faye Valentine, Officer Jenny (Swimsuit), Pokemon Go Trainer

Indy PopCon: Cosplay Contestant, Officer Jenny

A-Kon 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Selena, Pokemon Go Trainer, America Chavez, Nessa

KentokyoCon: Camie Utsushimi (V2), Sabrina

MatsuriCon: Madame President, Ranka Lee

LibCon West: Sailor Neptune (Merry Moon)

Holiday Matsuri: Selena, Sailor Neptune (Merry Moon)

Fyora the Faerie Queen Costume from Neopets at KatsuCon Gaylord Resort 2018 by Momo Kurumi Copay
Panty Anarchy Swimsuit Beach Bikini from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
MeMeMe Teddyloid Music Video Costume by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Princess Aurora Pink Dress from Disney's Sleeping Beauty at Loveland Castle by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Pinkie Pie Original Design Pool Party Swimsuit from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay

2018 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon: Casual Attendee, Sailor Pluto, Taelia the Snow Faerie

KentokyoCon North: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Korra, Pluto, Ranka

Wizard World St. Louis: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Cosplay Contest Judge, America Chavez, Psylocke

KatsuCon: Cosplay Contestant, Chocola, Princess Odette, Queen Fyora

Lexington Comic and Toy Con: Cosplay Contestant, Anna

Indiana Comic Con: Cosplay Contestant, Anna

EvilleCon 2018: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Judge, Panelist

Anime Central 2018: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge, Faye Valentine, Officer Jenny, Ranka Lee

ColossalCon 2018: Panty Anarchy (Pink Bikini), Stocking Anarchy (Striped Bikini & Volleyball Bikini), Yoko Littner (Roomwear & Bath House)

Anime Ohio 2018: Cosplay Contestant, Faye Valentine

Indy PopCon 2018: Cosplay Contest Judge

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Odette, Aurora Dapper Day Dress, Taelia the Snow Faerie, Jewel

KentokyoCon: Cosplay Contestant, Kida, Camie Utsushimi, Sailor Pluto

DragonCon: Casual Attendee (No Cosplays)

Louisville SuperCon: Cosplay Contestant, Spyro, Psylocke, Chocola, Officer Jenny, Jessica Rabbit (Santa's Helper)

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2017 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon: Cosplay Contestant, Sailor Neptune

KatsuCon: Sailor Mars, Princess Odette, Sailor Neptune

Anime Crossroads: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Belle

Animatic Con: Cosplay Guest with table, Selena, Sailor Venus

Shumatsu Con: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Odette

GojotekiCon: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Paulina Rodriguez, Princess Aurora, Black Widow (V1)

Anime Central 2017: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge,

Sailor Venus, Sailor Jupiter

Anime St. Louis: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Sailor Jupiter, Aurora (Dapper Day Dress)

ColossalCon: Casual Attendee, Chocola (Bikini), Kida,

Pinkie Pie (Pool Party Princess), Symmetra (Swimsuit), Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune (Swimsuit)

SoyCon: Cosplay Guest, Sailor Mercury

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Aurora (Dapper Day Dress)

KentokyoCon: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Sailor Uranus

DragonCon: Casual Attendee, Azari, Reggie Rocket, Spyro, Selena

Cincinnati Comic Expo: Cosplay Guest with table,

Sailor Neptune, Sailor Uranus

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2016 Convention and Events History

Anime Los Angeles: Casual Attendee Sailor Mars (V1)

Long Beach Comic Expo: Cosplay Contestant, Aurora, Moana

TitanCon: Cosplay Contestant, Sailor Mars (V1)

WonderCon: Psylocke, Supergirl (Leotard & TAS Versions)

LA CosplayCon: Cosplay Contestant, Moana

Fanime: Casual Attendee, Sailor Mars, Psylocke, Jewel

Anime Expo: Brand Ambassador, Sailor Mars, Moana, Princess Elena

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Sailor Mars

KabochaCon: Cosplay Contestant, Mizore Shirayuki (V2)

Cincinnati Comic Expo: Cosplay Contestant, Anna, Jessica Rabbit (Powergirl), Black Widow

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Attendee

2015 Convention and Events History

Long Beach Comic Expo: Cosplay Contestant, Spyro

TitanCon: Cosplay Contestant, Sailor Mars

WonderCon: Jessica Rabbit (Park Ranger & Powergirl)

LA CosplayCon: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Belle

Anime Expo: Casual Attendee, Princess Jasmine, Ed

KokomoCon: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Belle

Cincinnati Comic Expo: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Belle

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Attendee

Fyora the Faerie Queen Costume from Neopets at KatsuCon Gaylord Resort 2018 by Momo Kurumi Copay
Panty Anarchy Swimsuit Beach Bikini from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
MeMeMe Teddyloid Music Video Costume by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Princess Aurora Pink Dress from Disney's Sleeping Beauty at Loveland Castle by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Pinkie Pie Original Design Pool Party Swimsuit from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay

2014 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon: Space Faerie, Sailor Neptune (V1)

Indiana Comic Con: Casual Attendee, Black Cat (V1),

Space Faerie

C2E2: Cosplay Contestant, Black Widow (Avengers), Anna, Esmeralda

ColossalCon: AV Volunteer, Tess, Chel, Esmeralda (Topsy Turvy & Red Swimsuit), Jhudora (Dress & Swimsuit), Jasmine (Leia Crossover)

IkasuCon: Cosplay Judge, Mizore Shirayuki (V2), Supergirl, Kida

Indy PopCon: Cosplay Contestant, Space Faerie

Wizard World Chicago: Cosplay Contestant, Space Faerie

GenCon: Casual Attendee, Kida

RamenCon: Cosplay Contest Director, Kida

AwesomeCon: Anna

2013 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon: Casual Attendee, Julia, Kurumu KuronoMizore Shirayuki (V1)

Anime Boston: Funimation Booth Ambassador and Official Michiko Malandro Cosplayer, Mizore Shirayuki (V1.5)

Anime Central: Funimation Booth Cosplay Ambassador, Cosplay Contestant, Sheryl Nome (Cowgirl), Kurumu Kurono, Mizore Shirayuki (V2), Dani Phantom

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Space Faerie, Elastigirl, Anastasia

RamenCon: Cosplay Contest Director, Tess, Michiko Malandro (Tube Top Version), Kida (V1)

Anime Crossroads: Casual Attendee, Jhudora

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2012 Convention and Events History

OhayoCon: Yoko Littner

A&G Ohio: Cosplay Contestant, Tess, Jessica Rabbit (V1),

Emi Toshiba

Anime Central: Cosplay Contestant, Blue Rose, Ember McLain, Sheryl Nome (Star Date), Jessica Rabbit (V1), Tinkerbell

AnimeWorld indy: Cosplay Contestant, Yoko Littner, Nagi, Sheryl Nome (Star Date)

MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Tess, Dani Phantom, Zange

RamenCon: Kiyal Bachika, Michiko Malandro, Panty Anarchy (Pink Bikini, Red Bunny Girl), Black Widow (Avengers Version)

SugoiCon: Cosplay Contestant, Esmeralda, Chel, Zange

Anime Crossroads: Cosplay Contestant, Michiko Malandro, Mizore Shirayuki (V1), Paulina Rodriguez (V1

2011 Convention and Events History

Anime Central: Yoko Littner, Anya Alstreim, Haruhi Suzumiya (Gothic Lolita)

RamenCon: Casual Attendee, Anya Alstreim, Yoko Littner, Panty Anarchy (Red Dress, Pink Bikini, Yoko Crossover)

SugoiCon: Cosplay Contestant, Yoko Littner

KollisionCon: Cosplay Contestant, Yoko Littner, Haruhi Suzumiya, Panty (Red Dress)

Anime Crossroads: Cosplay Contestant, Yoko Littner, Anya Alstreim, Mizore Shirayuki (V1)

Fyora the Faerie Queen Costume from Neopets at KatsuCon Gaylord Resort 2018 by Momo Kurumi Copay
Panty Anarchy Swimsuit Beach Bikini from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
MeMeMe Teddyloid Music Video Costume by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Princess Aurora Pink Dress from Disney's Sleeping Beauty at Loveland Castle by Momo Kurumi Cosplay
Pinkie Pie Original Design Pool Party Swimsuit from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at ColossalCon 2018 at the Kalahari Resort by Momo Kurumi Cosplay

2007 - 2010 Con and Events History

SugoiCon 2007: Sasuke Uchiha

SugoiCon 2008: Haruhi Suzumiya (Winter and Cheer Uniforms)

A&G Ohio 2009: Haku Yowane (V1)

San Japan 2009: Haruhi Suzumiya

SugoiCon 2009: C

Anime Central 2010: Kumori Lolita Dress, Nautical Lolita Dress

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