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Cosplay at Anime NYC 2021
Anime NYC is New York City’s premiere anime convention. Showcasing Japanese pop culture in the heart of the Big Apple, […]
Leshawna from Total Drama Island
Leshawna is a character on the first iteration of Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island. She was a member of the Screaming Gophers. In Total Drama Action, she was a member of the Screaming Gaffers. In Total Drama World Tour, she was a member of Team Victory. Leshawna will tell it like it is and won’t hold back on someone who wronged her. For instance, she finds her first enemy in Heather, the resident mean girl. Off camera, she volunteers to better the lives of less fortunate teenagers, and her goal is to open her own community center.
Luke Skywalker from A New Hope
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is a main character in the Star Wars franchise. We first meet him in Episode IV: A New Hope on the planet Tattooine. Following the loss of his aunt and uncle, as well as his home, Obi-Wan starts training Luke to be a Jedi. Together with his robot companions, C-3PO and R2-D2, and his new allies Han Solo and Chewbacca, he must rescue Princess Leia from the Imperial Forces, led by none other than Darth Vader.
Alejandro from Total Drama World Tour
Alejandro is a character in Cartoon Network’s spin-off of Total Drama Island called Total Drama World Tour. He is one of the newcomers and one of the finalists. He is a member of Team Chris is Really Really Really Really Hot. Despite his charm and good looks, Alejandro is secretly dark and twisted. He knows how to manipulate and hypnotize other campers. He has no problem playing dirty, and that what makes him get to the finale. Heather ends up using her own wicked tactics to beat him, and he ends up getting trampled and thrown into lava. His body must be put in the Drama Machine robot to survive, and once his injuries healed, he became a camper for the all-star season as a member of the Villainous Vultures.
Ricky Ricardo
Ricky Ricardo is a main character in the classic 50’s sitcom, I Love Lucy. Portrayed by Desi Arnaz, he is a bandleader who entertained audiences every night at the Tropicana. Born in Cuba, he often chided his wife Lucy in Spanish, especially following her antics. The couple would often engage in prank wars, but they truly loved each other and welcomed a child together. He is married to Lucy both on and off screen, as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married in real life.
Jasmine from Total Drama Island
Jasmine is a character in Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island spin-off titled Total Drama: Pahkitew Island. She’s a member of the Pimapotew Kinosewak, which translates to “floating salmon” in Cree. Jasmine was raised in the Australian Outback, which resulted in expert survival skills. She is a natural leader: quick to take charge and commandeering. Under her tough exterior, she has a big heart, and is kind to anyone who shows her respect. Jasmine makes it to the final four, although Shawn, her boyfriend, wins the season. Together they equally split the prize money.
Rick Flag from The Suicide Squad
Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) is a character in 2021’s The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Army as well as a special operations forces specialist. In the first Suicide Squad (2016), he led Task Force X and a team of Navy Seals to defeat Enchantress. His success allowed him to continue in the leadership position with a new team. Five years later, their mission is to go to Corto Moltese to destroy Jotunheim, and then execute Project Starfish. However, this was actually a cover-up for a government mistake. Peacemaker was a spy on the inside, and he murders Flag in attempt to complete the mission.
Lucy Ricardo
Lucy Ricardo is the main character in the classic 50s sitcom, I Love Lucy. Portrayed by the legendary Lucille Ball, she resides in the upper east side of Manhattan with her husband, Ricky. Despite the societal expectation to remain dutiful and domestic, she longs for a career in show business. As a result, she concocts hilarious schemes to swindle the spotlight. Many of these plots include physical comedy and exaggerated dramatics, such as the iconic candy factory scene. It’s no wonder Wanda put herself in Lucy’s shoes in Westview.
Ezekiel from Total Drama Island
Ezekiel is a character in the first iteration of Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island. He was a member of the Killer Bass. However his time on the island was cut short, as he was the first contestant to be eliminated. This is mainly due to his money-hungry and sexist mindset. He comes back to redeem himself in Total Drama World Tour, yet he’s voted off first again. Humiliated and angry, Ezekiel becomes a stowaway in the Total Drama Jumbo Jet. When he returns, his appearance resembles that of Gollum.
Shawn from Total Drama Island
Shawn is a character from Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island spinoff titled Total Drama: Pahkitew Island. He was a member of the Wâneyihtam Maskwak, which is Cree for “confused bear.” He made it to the top two as a finalist. Shawn has spent his entire life training for the zombie apocalypse. His fear of said apocalypse prompts his survivalist mindset, but it also makes him nervous around people.