About Yaya

Hello and thank you for visiting the online portfolio of costume designer, model and cosplayer Yaya Han . For the past 10 years, Yaya has been creating full costumes and fashion pieces in the United States, and what began as a passionate hobby has evolved into a loving craft and career.

Yaya is one of only few cosplayers in the world to build a business in this hobby-ist community, but even after a decade of success, she strives to stay true to what got her into this field originally - fun and creativity. To this day,Yaya has made a myriad of costumes in the genres of anime/manga, video games, sci-fi and of course from her own original designs. Her intricate and lavish creations have won awards and acclaim nationwide, and she has been invited to appear as a Guest to over 50 conventions and other events all over the world.Yaya has taught a multitude of workshops on costume craftsmanship, presentation, makeup, wigs and more; judged countless costume contests; and performed on stage in front of peers and fans from over 10 countries.

Yaya invites you to explore her portfolio in it's entirety, and be sure to visit her online store as well as leave your feedback and comments on her facebook fanpage!

A few simple facts...

Name: Yaya
Birthday: 10th April
Astrological Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Ethic Decent: Chinese
Height: 5' 1" (156cm)
Measurements: 36D/25/35
Blood Type: AB
Languages: Fluent in Chinese, German, English; some Spanish, Latin, French and Japanese
Occupation: Costume Designer and Model
Residency: Atlanta, Georgia
Former Residencies: Xian, China; Guang Zhou, China; Wiesbaden, Germany; Tucson, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada
Passions: ancient cultures, music, art, theatre, cars, exotic foods, fashion, photography, creativity
Hobbies: drawing/painting, sewing, costume and fashion design, singing, reading,  traveling, caving, hiking, shopping...

Read on if you're curious...