hosted during Alias Expo at the Centre of Excellence in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. She secured second place in the competition among eleven contestants from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Guyana. The participants showcased their incredible craftsmanship and dynamic portrayals of beloved characters. Representing Guyana, Chantal stunned the audience as She-Ra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, a cosplay brought to life through five months of dedicated work, including learning how to sew and hand-crafting detailed armour and accessories.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Abigail Harry took first place with a chillingly accurate depiction of Pennywise from Stephen King’s IT, while Jamaica’s Crystal Salkey placed third with a portrayal of Aurora from League of Legends. Guyana’s entry into this prestigious regional competition came through FumaCon, the nation’s leading anime and comic convention. Hosted annually by Seishonen Guyana, FumaCon remains the country’s only gateway into the Caribbean Cosplay Championship. Over the years, Seishonen Guyana has been committed to directly working with young creatives, offering them a platform and opportunities to refine their talents, gain exposure, and connect with regional and global creative networks.

Competitions like these spotlight the strength and innovation within Guyana’s growing creative sector, and with every milestone, we continue to prove that Guyanese talent belongs on the world stage. We’d like to thank Caribbean Airlines, Republic Bank Guyana Limited, Construct It Inc, KSM Investments Inc, Payless Variety Store, Cole’s Screen Printers and Amaya Milk Company for serving as incredible sponsors with our representation. Your continued belief in our youth, culture, and creativity fuels everything we do. (Kaieteur News)