Julian Checkley

Julian Checkley of Order 66 Creatures and Effects

International award-winning World Record holder Julian Checkley of Order 66 Creature and Effects began his career in film and TV over 20 years ago, first as a sculptor then in the Art Department as an Art Director. However, after finding the hands on approach in the model making department more appealing, he stepped sideways into the world of creating creatures, props and prosthetic make-ups. Since then he has worked on many major feature films and iconic television programs.

Today his company Order 66 have become world renowned for their movie quality creations and photoshoots. Although Order 66 still dabbles in film work, they now cater mainly for private commissions.

One recent commission saw the creation of a Batman costume and multiple functional gadgets from the Arkham Origins video game by Warner Brothers Games. The resulting photos and videos taken by in-house cinematographer Kamil Krawczak caused quite a stir on the international cosplay scene. Inspired by this, Julian went on to create a vast array of Batman themed gadgets and now is the proud holder of a Guinness World Record for ‘The Most Functioning Gadgets on a Cosplay Suit’.

Julian has also won several titles for his costume creature creations, among them was the ‘Best in Show’ at Star Wars Celebration 2016, the world’s largest Star Wars convention.

Julian and his team are thrilled and honoured to be part of this amazing Popcon Dubai 2016 event that involves so many talented artists from around the world.

Yugana Senshi Uon

Yugana Senshi Uon, has gained much admiration and respect with her many art projects, work and lately, cosplay. In less than a year of cosplaying, she has been featured in ’ The Straits Time Singapore’ – ‘Top of the News’ during the STGCC week as a ‘Cosplay Mummy’, the HEAT’ Newspaper, ‘Borneo Post SEEDS’, many online sites such as ‘SMOSH’, ‘SCG (Sexy Cosplay Girl)’, ‘GeekXGirls’ and on TV as well.

Just Google ‘female Joker’ and you would certainly find Yugana Senshi Uon synonymous with the role. She was also an invited guest in Hobbycon 2014, Sabah. In addition to this, during the ‘Garena League of Legends 2014 Cosplay Competition’ she managed to garner the 1st runner-up spot with her rendition as ‘Orianna Sewn Chaos,’ hand sewing every item down to the wig and impressed the judges with her skill and commitment despite this being her very first time being judged on stage. Yugana will tell you she has only but begun in her expression of self and love for art through cosplay.

Sumi Cosplay

Sumi is a talented Cosplayer / actress from the Middle East. Sumi has been casted in different International variety roles. She studied Filmmaking & Acting at NYFA Abu Dhabi.
She has performed in the famous Middle East TV series, and appeared in feature & short Emirate films as the lead actress. She is also the first presenter for WEEKLY FIX IGN Middle East. In 2013 Sumi started cosplaying and has cosplayed a variety characters, with her cosplay skills & the complete portrayal of every character she cosplays, she has created quite the impact in the cosplay community. She was a cosplay judge at the IGN Convention, Games13 & FunNation Abu Dhabi event. At the start of 2015, Sumi started to take cosplay commissions & started own her own small business (SUMI COSPLAY). She is hardworking, ambitious and dedicated when it comes to acting & cosplay.