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Meet the Guests of gac WEST
Announcing our Star Guest
Veronica "Ash" Taylor
The Voice Of
•Ash Ketchum of "Pokémon"
•Sailor Pluto "Sailor Moon"
(Sailor Pluto)
•April O'Neill
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Special Guest JON BAILEY The "Epic Voice"
4xEmmy Honest Trailers Nominee to Ryan Reynolds,
Jon has booked 10,000+ voiceovers including Transformers, Animaniacs, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Lego and more in his 16 years as a voice actor.
Special Guest Briana White
Professional actress and content creator, Briana White, has succeeded in all worlds of performing, with credits such as Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Apatow Productions, Andy Samberg), Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (CBS), and as the lead in hit indie feature, Occupants, which earned her 12 Best Actress Wins. She is the voice of lead character Aerith Gainsborough in the hit video game series Final Fantasy VII Remake, which sold over 7 million copies. She reprised that role in Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Reunion, and in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. She has created digital content since her appearance in viral hit, Princess Rap Battle: Snow vs Elsa, with over 200+ million views. She founded her own video game YouTube & Twitch channel, Strange Rebel Gaming, and has built a loyal and wildly engaged viewer base of over 470k+ with over 21+ million views across YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Appearing Saturday Only (6/22/24)*
Final Fantasy VII Remake's John Eric Bentley
John Eric Bentley is known for voicing Barrett Wallace from Final Fantasy VII Remake, Nick Fury in various Marvel video games and some animated series. He also acted and voiced in several works including Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, MultiVersus as LeBron James, and Whiplash from Turbo F.A.S.T.
Scott is an Actor, Crew, and Sound Department Professional, Some Rolls Include:
Crash Bandicoot in Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Captain Qwark in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, including various Additional Voice roles in video games of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Spider-Man, God of War. + hundreds more!
Special Guest Scott Whyte
Special Guest Carlos Ferro Saturday Only
Carlos Ferro is one of the leading voice acting talents working in the industry today. A star of the award-winning, best-selling GEARS OF WAR 1-5, Ferro is known to video game fans worldwide as the voice of COG soldier Dom Santiago. In addition to his work on GEARS, he is also known as the voice of Michael Corleone, head of the Corleone family in THE GODFATHER II and Leonardo da Vinci in ASSASSIN’S CREED 2, ASSASSIN’S CREED BROTHERHOOD, ASSASSIN’S CREED ASCENDANCE and ASSASSIN’S CREED NEXUS. Ferro has lent his voice to such well-known properties as BAYMAX!, PAYDAY3, SHENMUE III, FINAL FANTASY, BEWARE THE BATMAN, SCOOBY-DOO, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, JUSTICE LEAGUE, SPAWN, REIGN: THE CONQUERER, X-MEN: NEXT DIMENSION, TONY HAWK’S AMERICAN WASTELAND, SCARFACE: THE WORLD IS YOURS, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, INDIANA JONES AND THE STAFF OF KINGS, RANGO THE VIDEOGAME, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 as well as the popular CALL OF DUTY, SAINTS ROW and UNCHARTED franchises. Anime fans know him as the evil Thomas Waltham from GOLGO 13: QUEEN BEE. Ferro is also an accomplished actor, club DJ, and host, who has starred in landmark television shows such as STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, tours under his DJ moniker “the Domfather," and in 2018/2019 served as Esports host at the Gears Pro Circuit in Las Vegas and Mexico City.
Special Guest Madison Brunoehler
Madison Brunoehler is known for her voice over work in video games such as Five Nights at Freddy’s as the voice of Happy Frog, Warhammer 40,000, Farlight 84, Clash of Clans, AFK Arena, Dislyte, and many more. She can also be heard in animated series such as Tuttle Twins and Explorer Academy.
rachie (Cosplay)
Rachie is an internationally published model who has graced the cover of over 300 comic books, making her the most published cosplay model to date! She is most well known for her work with Dynamite Comics as Vampirella, Red Sonja, Barbarella, Bettie Page, and many more iconic characters! She’s worked with 7 other publishers as well and has helped many kickstarters and indigogo flourish into success! Rachie is consistently traveling all over the US to appear at conventions and signings as a special guest where she offers everything from signed comics and prints to stickers, magnets and tshirts for you to build your Faces By Rachie collection! In addition to cosplay modeling, Rachie also represents over 20 various sponsors as an influencer online and you can always check out her favorite finds at various companies by following her on Instagram at @facesbyrachie or any of her other socials attached to her link tree in her bio! And as much as she’s tried to shy away from acting, she is slowly but surely popping up in short films here and there so who knows what the future holds! Follow her online and stay tuned to find out! 😜
Vanessa Perez (Vhenix cosplay)
A distinguished professional cosplayer and model residing in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles. With over a decade of immersive experience in the cosplay and convention circuit, Vanessa has established an illustrious reputation for cosplay in her captivating portrayals.
With several award-winning cosplays under her belt, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her meticulous attention to detail and uncanny ability to bring beloved characters to life. As a seasoned veteran in the community, Vanessa has cultivated partnerships with industry giants such as Marvel and Capcom, further solidifying her status as a preeminent figure in the world of cosplay. Beyond the confines of the convention floor, Vanessa serves as a beacon of inspiration and positivity in the community, empowering and supporting other cosplayers to explore their creativity and embrace their passions fearlessly.
SPECIAL GUEST HUNTER DITCH
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CEO of The TransformHers Fan Apparel, SEO of The MOOD Social & Dating App, Sci-Fi Author, Cosplayer, Freckle TV Host & Voice Actor also on Season 4 of the Blox with Wes Bergman
Cosplay judge • Jacqueline Goehner
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I am a cosplayer based in Los Angeles, originally from Lodi/San Francisco. I handcraft all of my costumes from scratch, so if you have any questions about costume making, please don't hesitate to reach out! I'd be more than happy to assist in any way I can!
honorary judge • Rachael Sanderson
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Award-winning costume maker and professional costume designer based in Los Angeles. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, I specialize in crafting intricate and visually stunning costumes. I bring years of experience in curating unique and personalized looks.
Shelly Shutters was always destined to become a cosplayer. With her bachelors degree in photography, a background in theatre and a love of painting and fine art, cosplay was the perfect next step. A wedding photographer for 15 years, she began her cosplay journey online in 2020 during COVID while living in Japan.
"What I love most about cosplay in general is artistic expression. I love seeing others cosplay as much as I love doing it myself. I also get so much joy from seeing people get excited about the same characters I love. It's the best feeling seeing people's eyes light up when they see my cosplay. To me cosplay is all about art and joy, making people feel something."
Shelly shutters • Cosplay
is a professional costume and prop maker with specialties in sewing, painting and weathering. She loves connecting with characters and bringing them to life through the building process of her cosplays and collaborating on her photoshoots. Her love for fantasy and sci-fi is echoed in her most notable cosplays such as Commander Shepard (Mass Effect), Scarlet Witch (Marvel), and her original take on Princess Jasmine (Disney), which pulls inspiration from LT's Coptic Egyptian heritage. A recipient of multiple awards for her craft, LT has been featured in numerous publications (such as the official pages of BioWare and Guerrilla Games), as well as at events such as Comic Con Revolution Ontario, Los Angeles Comic Con, and GameAcon West.
To date, she has also participated in numerous panels at over a dozen conventions.
LT volunteers with West Coast Avengers and Cosplay for Science, and also running the California chapter of the N7 Elite Costuming Club. She loves teaching and encouraging a variety of creative skills, especially as a way of personal expression. She believes cosplay is for everyone at any level.
Lady "LT" Toxie
JANESHIA ADAMS-GINYARD
Emmy-nominated actor and stuntwoman, voice actor, wrestler, writer, and impact speaker from Southern California. Trained in taekwondo, fluent in American Sign Language and a former brakeman for the U.S. National Bobsled team, Janeshia has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has had major roles in Hollywood that span from television, commercial, and film. She had two roles in the 2018 Marvel Studios feature film Black Panther. In 2021, she reprised her role as Nomble, a member of the Dora Milaje, in the Marvel Studios Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Later that year, Janeshia was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s Lovecraft Country. She later starred in the films Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Letters at Christmas and the action sci-fi Lunar Lockdown. Janeshia voices the female Eric Cartman character in South Park: Joining the Panderverse special event for the animated television series South Park and was introduced as the character Zora in the third season of the ABC Emmy-winning sitcom, Abbott Elementary. Her book, Don’t Wait For The Period, Leave At The Comma.: Your rulebook on disengaging from negativity and taking your power back is an Amazon bestseller. Janeshia is a member of the SAG-AFTRA National Stunt Committee, does MoCap for video games and also moderates panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
Sapphire Nova Cosplay
She has been a featured cosplay guest at over 200 conventions and has appeared at conventions all across the United States. Her dedication to the craft has been recognized by being published on the covers of Lady Death, Red Sonja and several other comic books. From comic books, movies, anime to video games, Sapphire loves all of nerd culture which is reflected in her numerous and varied cosplays. In her spare time, Sapphire loves nothing more than locking herself in her crafting room and tinkering away at a new costume.
Bella Victress 8 Bit Atelier
A nerdy martial artist gamer with a passion for cosplays!
I look forward to meeting you all at GameAcon, a lot is going on and I am so stoked to spend time with all of you!
STAR TREK -- THE FLEET is a fangroup who focuses on Costuming, Fandom, and Charity. Inspired by Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations, we work hard to celebrate the vast differences in people while having fun experiences. We strive toward building a better local community and greater world as Gene Roddenberry displayed in his shows.
Star Trek the fleet
Driven by a passion for pushing boundaries, Jennie Parungao believes in the
transformative power of speaking up, asking tough questions, taking risks, and
creating opportunities that fuel growth, foster innovation, and drive positive change.
With a robust background spanning over 12 years in media and technology, Jennie
brings a wealth of experience to the gaming industry. During her tenure as the VP of
RevOps at FaZe Clan, she played a pivotal role in operationalizing the business,
propelling it to new heights, and steering groundbreaking partnerships with iconic
brands such as Nike, McDonald’s, and Porsche.
As a Filipino-American who grew up with limited resources and opportunity, Jennie
holds a deep personal connection to the*gamehers’ core pillars of Education,
Entrepreneurship, and Career Development. Now, as the VP of RevOps at
the*gamehers, she is committed to driving lasting change by shedding light on
systemic biases and educating brands on how they can make a meaningful impact.
the GAmehers - JENNIE PARUNGAO
Chrissy Lynn S. Cosplayer / Makeup Artist
Chrissy Lynn is a California cosplayer and makeup artist/wig stylist. They've been a natural go-to in the community for FX makeup, body paint, wig and hair styling. Their work can be seen in Blizzard Ent., Sideshow Collectibles, Boom Studios, Marvel Becoming, Valiant Entertainment, Nerdist, Disney+ Digital, Twitch and Instagram/TikTok. Their more notable work has been with YouTube's Bat In the Sun featuring episodes of Super Power Beat Down, Batman Dying is Easy, Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe and the upcoming feature film, Legend of the White Dragon, starring Jason David Frank, Jason Faunt and Mark Decascos.
Chrissy has also spoken on many panels from Cosplay Makeup & Wigs, POC in Cosplay and Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them. They celebrate fandoms in many forms from DC comics Batman and Catwoman to Marvel's X-Men and Star Wars!
SANCHO MARTIN Sunday Only
SAG Awards nominated performer for outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Sancho is an actor, stuntman, creature suit performer, contortionist, dancer, and movement specialist.
He has appeared in film and TV projects, such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as a Talokanil Warrior, multiple episodes of Fear The Walking Dead as Underwater Walker and as Omid Abtahi’s stunt double, and in American Horror Stories as Walker Feral, a character written and directed by the renowned Manny Coto.
He appeared as a Mythological Creature in the FDA's national anti-smoking campaign "The 7000 Chemicals," working alongside Doug Jones and Legacy Effects. Inspired by movement coach and actor Terry Notary, Sancho spent several years training under Terry’s guidance.
Alina Masquerade, Cosplayer
Alina has been cosplaying since 2016, but has enjoyed playing dress up her whole life! Stepping into Cosplay was like “finding a part of myself I didn't know I was missing!” and allows her a creative outlet and community to geek out with! Alina loves retro cartoons, Anime, Nintendo games, and classics like Mario Kart 8 and Beat Saber. Plus everything Disney!
Ray Cosplayer
Ray has been cosplaying and bringing to life characters since 2015 and has been attending conventions since 2018. She has a passion for cosplay, video games, Resident Evil, Treasure Planet, and is the biggest Leon Kennedy simp. With creative costumes and a positive attitude, she brings to life accurate, amazing and fun characters. She has the energy of a bullet and is always ready to spread the love of cosplay to everyone and anyone.
Lisa Pinelli is a Professional Model, Cosplayer, Actress, and Viral Content Creator from Southern California with two decades of experience to her name. Lisa was titled Playboy Miss Social Miss May 2013. She enjoys video games, comics, traveling, fitness, parkour, and aerial arts. Lisa loves making props and armor. A few of her recent armored cosplays include Cammy White, Lollipop Chainsaw, and He-Man. She loves creating and learning and continues to push her own boundaries with new experiences daily.
Lisa Pinelli Model, Cosplayer, Actress
Nerd Mafia
Nerd Mafia is a Southern California-based group established in 2015. We are a group of diverse cosplayers from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who enjoy philanthropic activities that benefit the community while engaging others through attending conventions. We are a group of cosplayers who stand up for peace and equality and promote fun through the art of cosplay.
Shawn Cosplays
Shawn has been cosplaying since 2016 with a passion for photography and video games for many more years. A love of JRPG, FPS, racing games, VR, and more! 3D print maker and amateur 3D modeler. A love of Lego, theme parks, gym, electronics, and anything nerdy and geeky.
Photographer / Cosplayer / Streaming / Gamer
Cosmoe Tayson
Meet Cosmoe Tayson, the mastermind behind the formidable The Cosmoe Show. A cosplaying connoisseur and aficionado of an array of intellectual properties, Cosmoe is not just a fan but a cultural curator in the realm of creativity. With a flair for comedy and a collector’s eye for the unique, he’s the go-to guru for all things nerdy and creative.
At the heart of his universe is The Cosmoe Show, a dazzling display of discovery and showcase. Here, Cosmoe brings together the most innovative minds—from cosplayers weaving magic with their costumes, actors breathing life into our favorite characters, makers hand forging wonders, artists bringing their imagination to life, and photographers capturing moments that transcend time.
Cosmoe’s passion for sharing the creative network around him is not just about the spectacle; it’s a celebration of artistry and storytelling. It’s a testament to his belief that everyone has a story and we can learn from every one of them.
Join Cosmoe on this extrao Join Cosmoe on this extraordinary journey, where every episode is an adventure, every interview a revelation, and every moment an invitation to unleash your imagination. Because when you’re with Cosmoe, you’ll always have Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease!
