What’s up, Tumblr? It’s good to be back after having recourse into a lengthy hiatus. For my first post for 2011, one thing came up to me- to feature awesome people in Tumblr. Having that concept, I tried to lurk around people’s blogs and looked up for prospective bloggers substantial to the theme.

Exceptionally creative in different fields (i.e Photography, Art, Music, Fashion, Typography), here are some awesome-blogging people I’ve found who are worthy enough to be followed and recognized. Read ahead and don’t forget to hit that follow button on their respective vastly awe-inspiring sites!

Photography

Name: Aia Solis
Age: 20
School: graduate/unemployed
Tumblr url: http://tutsangkulot.tumblr.com
Hobbies/interests: photography, music, blogging
What do you love about blogging? Everything.:3
When did you start blogging? 1st yr HS
One reason why you love to blog about photography: To share what I feel through my captured images
Message to your followers: Hi! I’m boring so follow me. :)
Your other websites you would like to promote: I blab ALOT at http://twitter.com/aiasolis. Watch me at http://tutsangkulot.deviantart.com. High quality images at http://flickr.com/aiascalling. And if youre still using multiply, add me up, http://aiascalling.multiply.com :D

Music

Name: Kamilla “Kams” Sumagui
Age: 18
School: DLS-CSB
Tumblr URL: http://marschmalllews.tumblr.com
Hobbies/interests: Playing the guitar, blogging, making cover songs, drawing, painting shirts, writing
What do you love about blogging: Blogging is my way of getting out my little nutshell and just keep writing about how I am, and my reflections about certain events in my life.
One reason why you love to blog about music: It’s one of my ways of expressing myself and how I feel.
Message to your followers: Hello boys and girls! Thank you so much for giving me that follow. I’m sorry I can’t follow back and get to know you all but you can just leave me a message; we can be friends. :) Just keep blogging and of course know what you are blogging. Be yourself. Be you. :)
Your other websites you would like to promote: My art blog: http://kamsonpaper.tumblr.com
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Fashion

Name: Jessa Ang
Age: Just turned nineteen last December 13! :)
School: De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde
Tumblr URL: http://jessaisasupergirl.tumblr.com
Hobbies/interests: Shopping(!!!), taking pictures of anything that fascinates me, blogging and singing <3
What do you love about blogging? Sharing your thoughts to everyone and showcasing your talents like your love for photography or writing.
When did you start blogging? I’ve been blogging ever since I was grade 7! That was around 2003, methinks. I even had a Xanga and a Blogger account before.
One reason why you love to blog about fashion: I’m fascinated by how models would mix and match their pieces and come up with such fabulous outfits and never really care about what people would say or think about them.
Message to your followers: I know my posts are a bit conceited and self-centered, and I don’t really reblog anything like most of you do, but I’m thankful you’re all “keeping up” with me and still “liking” my posts <3 Thank you for your support! :)
Other websites you would like to promote:

http://camillesioco.tumblr.com

http://jamieshalldiscover.tumblr.com

http://hello-reimei.com

http://kailarrific.tumblr.com

http://diannedequina.tumblr.com

Art

Name: Marian Jozel Mariano
Age: 17
School: De La Salle University
Tumblr url: http://staticscreams.tumblr.com
Hobbies/interests: photography, graphic design
What do you love about blogging? I love how I could just be myself but still be interesting.
When did you start blogging? about 4 or 5 years ago, back when I was a high school freshman
One reason why you love to blog about art: I guess because it’s the one thing I’m good at and it feels nice to be told that I’m actually good at something.
Message to your followers: I seriously can’t thank you guys enough for all the positive feedback and I hope to meet you all someday!
Your other websites you would like to promote:
http://www.flickr.com/kissthecrook

Typography

Name: Jasmin
Age: 13
School: Ahs
Tumblr url: http://akosiminminmin.tumblr.com
Hobbies/interests: tumblrin’
What do you love about blogging? uhmm. na-eexpress ko yung feelings ko dun :D
When did you start blogging? since march 5 2010
Message to your followers: thank you for still following me even if sometimes my posts are nonsense XD

A lot of girls are indulged in fashion today, or if not, a lot of them dwell themselves for the love of it.

Here are some excellent dressers I’ve found on the net. Fashion bloggers, as we call them.

Style Icon 1: Kryz Uy

Style Type: Classy and Sophisticated

Kryz is a fashion enthusiast and a performing arts lover alike. She is a  Merchandising Manager for What a Girl Wants or WAGW (a nationwide chain of boutiques in the Philippines), Freelance Stylist, Freelance Writer and an occasional model.

See more of her at

http://thirstythought.wordpress.com/

Style Icon 2: Tin Iglesias

Style Type: Gutsy Glitzy

Tin is a freelance fashion illustrator/stylist/writer, and an aspiring fashion designer. She is also a contributor for Tongue in Chic, a Malaysia-based fashion website. She enjoys shopping, making clothes and accessories, reading fashion magazines, traveling and taking pictures.

Know her deeply at

http://tiniglesias.tumblr.com/

Style Icon 3: Camille Sioco

Style Type: Sweet and Stunning

Camille is a 23 year-old girl from Australia. On her looks, she says, “I wear anything pretty/dolly and dainty - Just like the Japanese Dolly Style Clothing as seen in Vivi Magazines!”

Check out more of her at:

http://camillesioco.tumblr.com/

Style Icon 4: Marj Ramos

Style Type: Laidback Glamorous

Marj describes herself as a fairytale believer, a self-confessed shopaholic, and a die-hard writer. Fashion and journalism are her means of expression. At 20 years old, she is chasing after her dreams and loving the adventure of it!

Want more? Visit

http://marjramos.tumblr.com/

Style Icon 5: Joanna Ladrido

Style Type: Marvelous Hi-fashion

A brand owner of Glitterati, Joanna will never fail you when it comes to fashion. What she says about herself is, “I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go.”

Check out her marvelous looks at

http://joannaladrido.blogspot.com/

Style Icon 6: Patricia Prieto

Style Type: Classy Classic

Patricia is one of today’s fashion icons because she dresses up with classic fashion pieces and carries them in a stellar way. A little more about her? “I am a dreamer, or maybe an idealist you can say. I live, breath and love a lifestyle based on what I love - fashion, music, writing, art, dance and happiness. Do what you love, and love what you do, ‘cause for sure that’ll get you through!”

Take a peek into her fashionista side at

http://itspatriciaprieto.blogspot.com/

Please recommend if you know one. Better if he/she’s a fashion blogger. Thanks!

Photography is something I really love doing and honestly, it’s a very life changing hobby/ profession. I hope you’ll love my photos and thank you so much for this opportunit! -Therese Cabrera

Congratulations to Ms. Therese Cabrera for winning the recently concluded Photo Contest. Here are some of her shots, taken with her absolutely outstanding skills in photography, using her Nikon D40. These pictures can attest to a photographer on the rise. Good luck, Therese!

Cloudscape

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

I’ve been trying to take a shot of the clouds only during this time but I failed. But I find this picture very dreamy and inspiring.

Experimental

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

Used the cyanotype effect.

Fireworks

Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

Photo taken last January (2010) at exactly 12 midnight.

Food

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 800)

My mom’s cousin suddenly gave us this yummy treat so I tried experimenting on the ISOs. I felt happy after finally getting my desired shot.

Light painting

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

This is my first attempt in light painting. It might not be the best light painting you’ll ever see but I’m fine with it. This shot pushed me to take more light painting photos. 

Nature2

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO Auto)

Taken during my 4^th year immersion at Batangas. Flowers make me appreciate the beauty of life more.

Night photography

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

Photo taken last December (2009) at Enchanted Kingdom.

Photo op

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 800)

Last year’s champions at my former school’s annual cheering competition.

Sunset

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 1600)

Photo taken last April (2009) at La Union. Tried experimenting on the ISOs again and this is the best shoot I’ve taken.

Monochrome

(Nikon D40, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, ISO 800)

Photo taken during a dark cloudy afternoon. Wasn’t able to do noise reduction but I pretty much like it since it looks like it’s been taken from a film camera.

Out of 227 people who voted, here are the final results.

La Dolce Vita by Kyla Palo- 25 votes (11.01%)

Light Fishing by Ken Tayao- 25 votes (11.01%)

Longing by Tim Duenas- 17 votes (7.49%)

What goes around comes around by Cheska Balingit- 24 votes (10.57%)

Captured by Mikka Fajardo- 2 votes (0.9%)

Fun-tain by Joie Buena- 9 votes (3.96%)

Shooting Stars by Thea Cabrera- 68 votes (29.96%)

A Promise by Berna Elevado- 57 votes (25.11%)

Congratulations to Thea Cabrera for winning! Watch out for the full feature on her photographs only here at The Crowd Puller.

Here are the entries for the photo contest. The winner gets a full feature on his/her photographs. Vote for your favorite now!

“La Dolce Vita” by Kyla Palo

The Parola Wharf is a symbol of Davao’s Pearl Farm Beach Resort. It is where guests are welcomed with refreshing drinks after a 45-minute boat ride from Davao Marina Wharf. Guests can also stay here to relax and enjoy the view of the sea and/or observe different kinds of fish below.

“Light Fishing” by Ken Tayao

shot taken at isdaan Gerona,Tarlac. Just another “chamba” shot which looks like the sun has been lured by a fly rod.

“Longing” by Tim Duenas

Missing someone is hard as hell.
This is basically the reason why we find ways to reach out.
and there is one easy way for me- ‘to look up’.

“What goes around comes around” by Cheska Balingit

Whatever you do in this life to other people, whether it is good or bad, the same will return to you.

This photo was taken using a Nikon D3000.

“Captured” by Mikka Fajardo

“Fun-tain” by Joie Buena

One cloudy afternoon at the Quadricentennial Square of the University of Santo Tomas, this joyous kid was captured enjoying and playing with the dancing water from the fountain.

“Shooting Stars” by Thea Cabrera

A photo taken using a Nikon D40. This photo actually changed a lot in my life and was able to inspire the people around me.

“A Promise” by Berna Elevado

Love is the only thing in this world that covers up all pain and makes someone feel wonderful again. You don’t have reasons for loving, you just do. Even if the feeling isn’t mutual. The feeling that inspires, that revives, sometimes even hurts. True love isn’t supposed to blow your mind, yet it doesn’t tend to get and to possess – it’s a and very special state of a soul.

 To vote, click:

http://thecrowdpuller.multiply.com/photos/album/1/Vote_here

Voting runs from August 25- September 4.

Next feature will be on Photography. Submit your best taken photo at kaila_003@yahoo.com.ph. Any theme/subject will do, except portraiture. It would be best if you include a little description about it. Chosen pictures will be published and will be judged through voting. The one who gets most of the votes will get a full feature on the photographer’s portfolio. Kindly pass on to those who are interested.

*You need not to be a real photographer to join. Even the hobbyists can.

Thanks! Questions? http://formspring.com/kailarrific

by Khai Nunag

     Costume play, or “Cosplay” as we all know it, is portraying a certain character as of those in comic books, video games and anime by being enrobed in costumes and outfits that relate to them. Cosplaying has been one of the recently eminent practices and events in Asian countries particularly in Japan and Philippines. Cosplayers are usually derived from the fanatics of Japanese comics- or manga as technically denoted. Typically held at events like video games trade shows or cosplay parties, cosplay has already been a massive hobby, especially for teenagers and video-game or comic book aficionados.

   There are some famous celebritites in the cosplay community. They rose to fame and became known for their citations and achievements in the community. Alodia Gosiengfiao, who started cosplaying at the age of 15, has become one of the fast-rising cosplayers in the Philippines. She has emerged victorious in many of the cosplay contests she has joined and is often asked to judge cosplay contests here and abroad. Aside from her love for cosplay, she is an artist alike, which I think can be a relevant factor as to why she is always on a thriving experience on contests that she joins. One thing that puts Alodia up on a pedestal is her anime-looking face. The first time you set eyes on her, you would never heighten up the skeptics because she simply looks like she doesn’t cosplay at all, that’s because she looks like a real anime character, and oh, her face is so flush like she never gets out of that silky radiance. She is, without any doubt, a living doll.

   More to satisfy her artistic hunger, Alodia also draws and paints. Not only she is good at this, but also in making dolls and even creatively dressing them up with fashionable dresses. Being a graduate of BFA information Design from the Ateneo De Manila University, she is indeed a master of arts for her vast knowledge on the matter. Much has been said about this lady whose love for arts exceedingly reaches the heavens, Alodia is nonetheless a rarity in the cosplay community.

   It’s all in the blood because Alodia’s sister, Ashley Gosiengfiao, 20, has also landed into this hobby. Along with her sister, Ashley also loves to costume play. This hasn’t mounted to a surprise at all for this pretty vamp deserves to belong in the circle of famous cosplayers in the country. It’s in a race of sisters with a lot of similarities because Ashley took the same college course as Alodia.

   An artist was faithfully born in her because she does not only limit herself to the borders of visual arts, but also in performing arts. Ashley also loves to sing and compose songs. To add to this, she does covers of songs and uploads them on her blog for the world to hear as they tune in to a calm, melodic voice an enchantress truly owns. The end is unreachable because she is also a photographer. Land onto her portfolio and the aftermath? You might be staring blankly at each photograph for the loveliness and flaming passion they exude.

   This is nevertheless an instance of great fortune because it only proves that the Gosiengfiao sisters are much more to reality’s girl-next-doors. Bestowed with numerous talents and unmistakable beauties, it’s no wonder why guys keep swooning over the captivating sisters.

Alodia Gosiengfiao, the queen of cosplay

Here’s Ashley cosplaying as Lu Xue Qi from ZX Online

Ashley and Alodia for Alice in Wonderland cosplay shoot

An exceptional cosplayer in the making, Jia Gold Bustamante has already won in a recently concluded cosplay contest in Singapore. Armed with an incomparable aura and luxurious portrayal that flatters the character she played, she was hailed as the “finest cosplayer in Asia”.There’s much more about this Philippines’ pride that we have yet to know. Let’s watch out for her future costume plays.

I found a little information about this lovely lass. Her favorite genres of music are Visual Kei , Jpop , Jrock , Kpop (these really complements her love for cosplaying). Other interests that her heart melts for are Taekwondo and Otaku. Currently, she studies at the University of The East. Can’t get enough? Visit her DeviantArt profile for updates!

Here’s Philippines’ pride, Jia Bustamante

Filipinas are still and all reaching the steps of international fame because another Filipino cosplayer who has been noteworthy for her cosplaying is now based on Seattle. Jerry Polence has been cosplaying since 2003 and was also able to judge a couple of cosplay competitions already. As she detailed in her Facebook account, she is a very reserved person. Behind the fame she had encountered, the ordinary girl in her loves food and cooking which is why she took a course in BS HRM in St. Paul University Manila. Want to be constantly updated? Be a fan of her on Facebook, she is active at her fan page, as she says, so don’t forget to click that ‘like button’. Also, you can visit her website at http://polence.com

Seattle-based Filipina cosplayer, Jerry Polence

Next in line

These ladies who have been cosplaying are not far from making it big in the biz someday for their aberrant love for cosplaying. They are the ones we call “next in line” and those whom we will watch out for.

Profile

Name: Erika Violan

Age: 17

School: Centro Escolar University

The Crowd Puller: How long have you been cosplaying?
Erika: About 1 yr and 2 mos.

TCP: What pushed/encouraged you to cosplay?
Erika: My love for anime and when I first attended an Anime convention. I was amazed to the cosplayers that I’ve seen on that con that I said to myself “wow!! Gusto ko din mag-cosplay!” :D

TCP: Who is your ultimate icon in cosplaying?
Erika: Ayame from Tenchu Series

TCP: State the characters that you have played.
Erika:

-Kurotsuchi Nemu from Bleach
-Bianchi from Reborn!
-Ayame from Tenchu Series
-Ninja character of Ragnarok Online
-Lisa Yadomaru from Bleach
-Taekwon character of Ragnarok Online
-and Lenalee Lee from D.gray-Man

TCP: If you could be one character not yet existing, who would you be?
Erika: A ninja who doesn’t have any memory about her past. Her story is about finding clues about herself. I find Ninjas really cool~♥
:D

TCP: Have you won in contests that you have joined? if so, state the name of the contest and your awards
Erika: Not yet. -_-

Profile

Name: Miles Semblante

School: University of San Carlos- Cebu City

The Crowd Puller: How long have you been cosplaying?
Miles: About 2 years or so already.

TCP: What pushed/encouraged you to cosplay?
Miles: I liked the idea of dressing up as characters from things that I love, like games and anime. Getting good reception and compliments always boosts self-confidence.

TCP: Who is your ultimate icon in cosplaying?
Miles: Right now, I have no icon but I admire a great number of cosplayers locally and abroad. I believe that to become a cosplay icon, one has to do everything (costumes/props and etc.) him/herself and not just look pretty.

TCP: State the characters that you have played.
Miles:

Suigintou from Rozen Maiden
Ling Xiaoyu from Tekken
Miku Hatsune (Eager Love Revenge/Love is War vers. and World is Mine vers.) from Vocaloid
a maid/lolita costumes
Reimu Hakurei from Touhou Project.
Konata Izumi from Lucky Star

TCP: If you could be one character not yet existing, who would you be?
Miles: A loli character expert in weaponry (like guns and etc) fighting for survival in a zombie apocalypse ♥

TCP: Have you won in contests that you have joined? if so, state the name of the contest and your awards
Miles:I’m the kind of cosplayer who do not compete. I won minor things though, like recognition in an event. “Most Genki Cosplayer” and “Non- Competing Female cosplayer”.

Profile

Name: Ney Diego
Age: 17
School: De La Salle-College of St. Benilde


The Crowd Puller: How long have you been cosplaying?

Ney: 8 months :)

TCP:What pushed/encouraged you to cosplay?

Ney: my college friends

TCP: Who is your ultimate icon in cosplaying?

Ney: Zhel Guiral (from mindanao)

TCP: State the characters that you have played.
Ney:

*utau hoshina from shugo chara
*anise yamamoto from barajou no kiss (no anime yet. from manga)
*yuuki cross from vampire knight
*priestess from ragnarok
*lenalee lee from d gray man
*misaki ayuzawa from kaichou wa maid-sama

TCP: If you could be one character not yet existing, who would you be?

Ney: I want to be a vampire princess, also a student, and have more power than any other vampires :D (i love vampires haha!)

TCP: Have you won in contests that you have joined?

Ney: i havent joined contests yet. im cosplaying for fun. someday i’ll join (its because of the time thats why i don’t want to join) :D

Credits:

http://www.facebook.com/AlodiaGosiengfiao

http://www.facebook.com/playworksonline 

http://www.facebook.com/AshGosiengfiao

http://www.polence.com

and cosplayers’ FB accounts

Someone just enlightened me and gave me an idea about what to feature next. An “in-thing” of today, Cosplaying has spread out and has been relatively a massive hobby and event likewise. Putting this into the scene, it gave me a brilliant idea of another thing to bask under The Crowd Puller’s limelight. Also, famous cosplayers like Alodia Gosiengfiao will be an inclusion to this next feature. Any supporting facts and information on this or anything you want me to give highlight into?