You can use anything to your benefit, if you’re really good at it — even cosplay.
Anna Moleva has proven that quality cosplaying can lead to some seriously lucrative exposure — although I’m sure looking just freakin’ like a character doesn’t hurt, either.
Moleva, a veterinarian out of Moscow, Russia, has been brought on board at Irrational Games to portray Bioshock’s Elizabeth in the cover art, print ads, television spots, and other promotional materials for the upcoming Bioshock Infinite.
Co-founder Ken Levine contacted her after he and his team were floored by her uncanny similarities to the character:
“We were so amazed by her dedication and her resemblance to Elizabeth that we decided to ask her if she’d like to be involved in helping bring Elizabeth to life in our box, our key art and our upcoming television ad,”
Although she is now most notable for her portrayal of Elizabeth, she has also emulated, among others, Wonder Woman and Empress Jessamine of the hit game Dishonored.
Check out more of her awesome cosplay here.
