55-Year-Old Brazilian Woman Becomes An Internet Star Thanks To Her Outstanding Cosplay Skills
She is an inspiration to many.
Tia Sol is turning heads online for one simple reason, her cosplay looks are packed with detail, personality, and a lot of creativity. At 55, the Brazilian mother and grandmother has built a following by bringing animated and TV characters to life in a way that feels both playful and impressive.
Her story stands out because she did not start out as a confident cosplayer. What began with family encouragement and a little hesitation turned into a hobby that now gets attention far beyond Brazil, with more than 11k Instagram followers watching her latest transformations.
From classic cartoons to unforgettable villains, her costumes keep proving that cosplay has no age limit. Read on.
1. Fairy Mary, Disney Fairies
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4. Matchmaker, Mulan
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"It all started with my daughter. I always took her to events, but I never thought about cosplaying because I didn't like to take pictures," Tia Sol said about the origins of the idea. "I suffered from depression, and I didn't like my appearance because I was short and chubby.
"But one day, a friend of mine asked me, 'Sol, would you dare to cosplay?' I answered yes. She even doubted it.
"But I went home, talked to my children, and they encouraged me! I developed the idea and researched the character that suited me.
"I settled on the Granny from Looney Tunes, had the clothes, bought the wig, and I also had Sylvester the Cat and Tweety the Bird made. So, everything was ready, and I went to the event, but I couldn't get in because I was so afraid of what people might say.
"However, people started coming to take pictures with me. I even participated in the cosplay parade and took 1st place. I was very afraid of being rejected by teenagers, but, on the contrary, I was well received!"
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5. Chata, Victor And Valentino
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6. Olenna Tyrell, Game Of Thrones
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7. Madame Lalaurie, American Horror Story
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8. Chiyo Shuzenji, My Hero Academia
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9. Kaioh Do Leste, Dragon Ball Z
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10. Dolores Umbridge, Harry Potter
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Tia Sol stated that she enjoys dressing up as characters from the anime, comics, and television shows that she likes watching, concentrating primarily on works that have long since been forgotten. However, it is not a simple task.
It's all about the details:
The costumes take patience, and the tiny finishing touches are what make them stand out.
We love her costumes and hope more middle-aged and elderly people will join this trend.
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