Digital Creator & Cosplayer Ciwu

Hihi~ I am Ciwu from Malaysia! I am a full time Biotechnology student, mostly pursuing Medical or Microbial Biotechnology but I am also a part time cosplayer and TCG streamer.

Where did your interest in cosplaying first come from?

I grew up immersed in Japanese culture and have been a huge fan of manga and anime from a young age, largely due to my family’s influence. Growing up, I struggled with self-confidence and often felt insecure about my appearance. That changed when I discovered the cosplay community—I saw it as an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and decided to give it a try. My first cosplay experience was at Comic Fiesta 2022, but it wasn’t until August 2023 that I began taking cosplay seriously and turning it into my side career.

I believe my interest in cosplay came from the freedom to become any character I wanted without fear of judgment from others. Through cosplaying, my self-confidence grew, and it made me feel much better about myself.

Which character have you most enjoyed cosplaying and why?

I recently did a photoshoot as Jane Doe from Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), and it’s by far my favorite cosplay to date. I’ve always loved rodents, which is why I have 2 chinchillas, Ume and Ube, as pets. It’s rare to see anime or game characters modeled after animals like rats, which made cosplaying Jane Doe even more special for me. I even brought Ume along for the shoot! Cosplaying Jane Doe felt like the perfect way to express both my passion for cosplay and my love for my chinchillas.

Do you have any other hobbies or interests?

Aside from my Biotechnology degree, music has been a significant part of my life. I studied music throughout my childhood and graduated with graded vocals from Trinity College London in 2021. Music has always been a source of comfort for me, and over the years, I learned singing, piano, violin, and guzheng.

I also trained in ballet for over 13 years. Although I had to stop when I entered college due to time constraints, I still look back on it fondly and reminisce about it.

On top of that, I explored various art forms, including pottery. In high school, I even worked as a part-time pottery teacher. I do occasionally still enjoy arts and crafts or pottery whenever I have the time.

If it’s not related to skill based, I have loved video games since I was young. My favourite genre of games are Triple AA games like Life is Strange, Elden Ring and vice versa. But despite all these, I have a general soft spot for Pokémon games; my first ever Pokémon game was Pokémon Emerald!

Have you been in an embarrassing moment before that is funny now when looking back?

I’m not sure if this is embarrassing, but a few years ago, on the second day of Chinese New Year, I accidentally drank detergent. Someone—who decided that it was an absolutely amazing idea—decided to store detergent in a pink Tupperware water bottle, and I, unknowingly, took a sip. It had a weirdly minty and spicy taste, it honestly wasn’t that bad but I knew what I drank wasn’t water.

But instead of seeking medical attention like a normal person, I called my friends and said, “I just drank detergent, WTF do I do?” They told me to seek medical attention, but I was too lazy. So, I decided the best solution was to flush it out of my system—by taking laxatives. The rest was basically history, the most painful Chinese New Year ever. My friends still sometimes laugh at me for it.

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do or learn but haven’t had the time?

Due to the nature of my degree as I am required to attend a lot of lab sessions and have many course works, I haven’t exactly been the most athletic. Until now, I don’t know how to ride a bike and I have no time to learn it now because of studies. Kind of unfortunate.

If you could time travel, where would you go?

Back to when the Pokémon English base set was first released in 1999 so that I could  grab a few boxes. Honestly, the prices for Pokémon cards right now are just too outrageous. It was so much better back then—but the sad part is, I wasn’t even born yet.

What is the funniest or lamest attempt a guy has tried to know you?

Usually I ignore people in my DMs, but one random guy asked to see my armpits and compliment it.

I left him on read (lol).

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Ciwu. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

In my utmost opinion, sexiness comes from within—it’s all about confidence and how you carry yourself. It doesn’t mean you have to wear revealing clothes, lingerie, or bikinis to be considered sexy. True sexiness is simply rooted in self-assurance.

So don’t be too harsh on yourself—embrace who you are in whatever way feels right. Don’t let the fear of judgment hold you back, because, to me, that’s where real sexiness lies.

Follow the gorgeous Ciwu on social media at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cichiwu

Gank: https://ganknow.com/cichiwu

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