Brazilian Mom of 3 Reveals Her Creative Side and Shares Her Cosplay Passion with the Whole World

Some people spend years putting their creativity on hold, only to discover later that the right moment was never really gone. For Solange Nascimento Amorim, better known as Tia Sol, cosplay became a way to reconnect with herself and share that joy with others.

The 55-year-old Brazilian mother of three and grandmother has built a growing online following by turning anime, comic, and TV characters into detailed costumes. Her work stands out not just for the craftsmanship, but for the way she chooses characters people have mostly forgotten about.

Now her colorful cosplay journey is drawing attention far beyond Brazil. Read on.

1. Fairy Mary - Disney

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2. Madame Lalaurie - American Horror Story

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3. Edna Mode - The Incredibles

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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," explained Tia Sol in an interview with Bored Panda. "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," she continued.

"I settled on 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!"

4. Kaioh Do Leste - Dragon Ball Z

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5. Matchmaker - Mulan

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6. Chiyo Shuzenji - My Hero Academia

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7. Dolores Umbridge - Harry Potter

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The details are where the real work shows.

This is similar to the cousin who demanded Grandma’s secret chili recipe, and the AITA fight that followed.

For that, I have to look everywhere, and I don't always find what I need. But this is where the creativity of painting the clothes, details, and shoes comes into play."

"But there's also the rewarding part, which is when you arrive at the event and see people come up to you and ask to take a picture, witnessing the joy on their faces and bringing the character to life."

8. Granny Juju - Jorel's Brother

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9. Chata - Victor and Valentino

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10. Olenna Tyrell - Game of Thrones

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11. Rose Quartz - Steven Universe

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She says cosplay gave her a new kind of confidence.

Never stop doing what you love for fear of mean comments. Cosplay has made me love myself more; it has helped me see how beautiful I am as a person. I don't do cosplay only for events, though, I also visit hospitals and orphanages. Bringing love and joy to those who need it the most is very rewarding. Never let the child inside you die; there is no age to do what you love, and there is no age to be happy."

12. Red - Orange Is the New Black

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13. Leia - Star Wars

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14. Dona Benta - Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

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Make sure to check out Tia Sol's website for inspiration on her creative endeavors. Tia's dedication to her costumes and the overall look of her cosplays reflects this sentiment, and she truly deserves all the support she can get.

Her cosplay journey is still getting bigger, and she is clearly not done yet.

Ready for another recipe showdown, read about the sister-in-law feud over Grandma’s pancake secret at the competition.