C.J. Collins
Cosplayer / Director
Concept Galaxy / lolfilmworks
Orlando, FL, USA
Biography:
C.J. Collins (aka Kefka/Carly Chan) has gained a name for himself in the cosplay community and on the con circuit for his remarkable acting skills (most noteriably his portrayal of Kefka Polazzo from Final Fantasy VI) and his "laugh out loud" funny film work (as Concept Galaxy's film director and the creator/owner of lolfilmworks).
C.J. also holds a lot of respect in the cosplay community for creating "Bonzai Anime", a community of cosplayers who's motto is "Cosplay is for fun!" as a way to encourage cosplayers to see cosplay as not about winning or being on top, but about having fun with friends and family while entertaining those around you.
As the founder of "Bonzai Anime" C.J. has had his fair share of experience running amusing panels along with coordinating, hosting, and judging numerous cosplay contests. This makes C.J. a well rounded guest for any anime/gaming conventions needs, and a valuable asset to the Concept Galaxy creative team.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
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2012
- Realms Con 2012 - October 12-14, 2012 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
N.A.P.P.A. Con 2012 - July 20-22, 2012 in Decatur, AL, USACancelled Appearance 2011- Realms Con 2011 - October 7-9, 2011 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- PersaCon 2011 - July 15-17, 2011 in Huntsville, AL, USA 2010
- ShadoCon 2010 - November 5-7, 2010 in Tampa, FL, USA
- Realms Con 2010 - October 1-3, 2010 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA 2009
- Zenkaikon 2009 - November 7-8, 2009 in King of Prussia, PA, USA
- EXP Convention 2009 - October 9-11, 2009 in St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Realms Con 2009 - October 2-4, 2009 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- Broward Anime Festival 2009 - February 6-8, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Anime South 2009 - January 2-4, 2009 in Destin, FL, USA 2008
- Anime X Gamer Experience 2008 - October 17-19, 2008 in St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Realms Con 2008 - September 5-7, 2008 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- PersaCon 2008 - June 27-29, 2008 in Huntsville, AL, USA
13 confirmed guest appearances