@thatshadyhaze

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, this roundtable explores the intersection of Filipino American identity, cosplay, fandom, creativity and mental health. Through personal perspectives, our panelists will discuss how cosplay shapes self-expression and belonging, how creativity extends beyond the costume, the realities of being a creator, and how we balance our passions with life and well-being. Together, we’ll explore what it means to create, connect and find community while bringing every part of who we are into the fandoms we love.