Grande Notte TV Appearance
I was invited by the TV Show Grande Notte on RAI channel, to appear in costume as a Guest and talk about myself and Cosplay. Grande Notte is a Late Night Talk Show equivalent to David Letterman or Jay Leno. They invite celebrities and politicians alike to discuss world issues, in the true sarcastic manner as only late night talk shows can manage.
I was afraid that they might make fun of cosplayers as the show is full of harsh humor, but instead I accepted an award (trophy and all!) for the sake of all cosplayers. The hosts Gene and Afef asked very interested questions about us. I was wearing Lum upon their request as this is a popular and known character in Italy. People who don't know Cosplay hopefully got the meaning of it at one glance.
I tried to emphazise on the fact that Cosplayers are fans and often are not trained or experienced in sewing, but that through their passion and love for the stories and characters, they create amazing things and often get interested in Fashion and Costume Design as careers. So really, Cospay promotes a positive feeling of creativity!
This was my first paid TV Show appearance and rather surreal and strange since it was in a foreign language O_O;. I was so scared of a wardrobe malfunction or tripping while coming down the stairs >_<, and because I had a mic on my ear to help me understand the questions posted, I have the delayed reaction that looks so charmingly idiot, woot ^^;.
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