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AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2017 Press Conference
Giving everyone a glimpse of the many exciting things in store for fans of pop culture this weekend, AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2017 held its press conference at the C Lounge of Conrad Hotel at the Mall of Asia Complex. Presented to the media were stunning American cosplayer Haiden Hazard, our very own outstanding cosplayer Jin Joson, exceptional visual artist Quiccs, American comic book writer, artist and teacher Carl Potts, revered Filipino comic book artist Whilce Portacio, and creative director and co-founder of tokidoki, Simone Legno. All of them were thrilled to meet fans and enthusiasts from all over this weekend.
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 Day 3
The biggest pop culture event in Asia had landed in Manila and was unstoppable on its third straight day as AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 welcomed thousands of attendees from all over the world. Spanning the entire SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex, the scale that APCC 2016 was on was mindblowing, and on its second straight year it had an impressive lineup of guests and unique attractions from around the world for attendees to enjoy, bringing the latest and hottest trends, activities, and attractions pop culture had to offer. For a glimpse of an exciting Day 1, click here, and for our coverage of Day 2, click here.
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016: Day 2
The biggest pop culture event in Asia had landed in Manila and was going strong on its second straight day as AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 welcomed thousands of attendees from all over the world. Spanning the entire SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex, the scale that APCC 2016 was on was mindblowing, and on its second straight year it had an impressive lineup of guests and unique attractions from around the world for attendees to enjoy, bringing the latest and hottest trends, activities, and attractions pop culture had to offer. For a glimpse of an exciting Day 1, click here.
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016: Day 1
The long wait was over but the excitement had just begun as AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 finally opened its doors to the public for the first time last Friday. Spanning the entire SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex, APCC 2016 will definitely be the biggest pop culture event the country has seen, with an impressive lineup of guests and unique attractions from around the world for attendees to enjoy.
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 Press Conference Kicks Off Pop Culture-Filled Weekend
Extraordinary artists gathered from all over the world got to show what exciting things are in store for fans of pop culture this weekend as AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 held its press conference at the luxurious 5-star Hilton Conrad Hotel at the Mall of Asia Complex. Presented to the media were APCC’s special guests, world-renowned cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, comic book veterans Whilce Portacio, Ken Lashley, and Mike Zeck, along with exceptional artists Jason Palmer and Shinichiro Kitai from DEVILROBOTS, all thrilled to meet fans and enthusiasts from all over this weekend.
Myrtle and Erica at Press Con for Hero Face Off at the Best of Anime/BOA Event
arkadymac.com brings you the action from yesterday’s press conference for the Hero Face Off at Best of Anime Event. Held at around noon at Resto 9501, ABS-CBN 14th floor, we had the opportunity to have and interview with guest judge and cosplayer and PBB Big Winner, Myrtle Sarrosa, and one of last year’s Hero Face Off winners Erica Garbin.
With me were the correspondents from the local otaku media in a collaborative effort to bring the best of the event to the otaku community. Also present at the press conference were Hero TV Channel Head Jojo Neri-Estacio and Primetrade Asia President Irene Lloren who were gracious in answering the many questions we had to offer about the upcoming Hero Face Off 2014 during The Best of Anime (BOA) event this September.
A collaboration of epic proportions is coming this September as Hero TV and Primetrade Asia, Inc. present the rise of the cosplay empire with the Hero Face Off 2014 during the launch of The Best of Anime (BOA) this September.
The Hero Face Off, happening on September 21, is now on its 5th year of showcasing the best of cosplay in the Philippines. The event will be celebrating the distinct Pinoy creativity as embodied in the year’s ultimate cosplay battle. This will all be happening in the midst of BOA 2014, which continues to bring the culture, art, and fun entertainment of Japan to the Philippines on September 20 to 21 at Function Rooms 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
The Hero Face Off competition this year will be divided into three categories: The Kids Squad category, League of Heroes category, and the Face Off category. Also particularly new for this year’s competition is that the Hero Face Off is now open to Filipino characters.
Among the judges for the Hero Face Off this year will be Pinoy Big Brother grand winner and Hero TV Anime Jock Myrtle Sarrosa, Hero TV Channel Head Jojo Neri-Estacio, Primetrade Asia President Irene Lloren, and Hero Face Off 2013 winner Erica Garbin. Meanwhile, My Hero Nation’s Kakki Teodoro and Mikoy Morales are set to host the said event. Also in store for everyone are performances by Luiu Aquino, Onnies, Kaika, STARMARIE, heidi., and Joe Inoue.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Hero Face Off 2014. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/myheronation.
Miss Myrtle and Erica were also gracious in granting us a short photoshoot right after the event. Our gratitude goes to them.
At the conference’s conclusion, the round table otaku podcast went underway and under time pressure to have a recap of what just happened. Stay tuned as we bring the podcast to you real soon.
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