Acting
Apr 9, 1982
China
Yaya Han
Acting
Biography
Yaya Han is a Chinese–American cosplayer, model and costume designer based in the United States. She is a regular judge at cosplay competitions. Han was featured on the Syfy channel's Heroes of Cosplay, and has appeared as a guest judge on the TBS reality show King of the Nerds multiple times.
Feature Films (6)
Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay; the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film follows the journey of several international cosplay teams as they compete in what is known as the 'Olympics of Cosplay' at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Cosplay Universe also chronicles America's top cosplayers' challenges to turn their geeky hobby into a thriving business. The film taps into the psychology behind this art of self expression and demonstrates how Cosplayers can transform and expand their perceptions of themselves while finding community. Cosplay Universe features appearances by comic book legend Stan Lee, cosplay superstars Yaya Han and Jessica Nigri and many more.
Cosplay Universe
Episode II – Eye of the Hunter, begins our journey following the adventures of Archangel, the vigilante who, along with his band of clandestine agents, fights an on-going battle against the worldwide organization known as the Legion.
Archangel from the Winter's End Chronicles: Episode II - Eye of the Hunter
The fight against the forces of the Legion continues in Episode III - Deadliest of the Species. Archangel must rescue his son Jon, who has been taken prisoner by the evil skyraider, Mordecai Judd. Aboard the flagship of Jasmin Synn, Supreme Warlord of London, the battle will be determined.
Archangel from the Winter's End Chronicles: Episode III - Deadliest of the Species
"Cosplay" is the act of costume play, seen popularly from anime to comic conventions. How did the word originate? What exploded this culture? Is it getting trendy? See for yourself in a documentary covering its history in America with many stories, many personalities, and the course it may take.
Cosplayer Nation
Television & Series (2)
Heroes of Cosplay is a tantalizing docu-series that lifts the veil on the imaginative world of cosplay competition, because fans at the comic book conventions don’t merely dress up as their favorite character; they also compete to see who’s the best! The series follows cosplayers of all levels, from legend Yaya Han, to rising stars and newbies, as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country. The series will dive deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These nine constantly defy odds and race against the clock to transform themselves into amazing fictional characters that push the boundaries between fantasy and reality, all in hopes of impressing the convention judges to win a cash prizes and take their cosplay stardom to new heights.
Heroes of Cosplay
Geek isn’t a bad word—it’s a badge of honor. Alter Egos is a 6-part docuseries following pro and rising cosplayers as they travel the globe, build community, and transform from everyday fans into extraordinary characters.