Victoria aka Wonder Woman Is Real (WWIR): My signature is to cosplay Wonder Woman. Only Wonder Woman. But what many might not realize is during the day I am a lawyer who fights to protect children and their rights every day. Some of the most heartbreaking and complicated of cases. And I do with the passion and love that she carries. I am also 6 ft. tall and athletically built so my clients were the ones a long time ago that dubbed me WW.
C&C:What’s a day in the life of WonderWomanIsReal like?
WWIR: Preparing cases for court, meeting with or training people on their rights, and hanging out or fighting for my own kids with disabilities.
C&C: Why did you choose WonderWomanIsReal as your handle? What’s the history behind your love of Wonder Woman?
WWIR: My clients did. They said I looked just like Wonder Woman and I fight for their rights to equality so I was the real WW.
C&C: You attended the LA premiere of WW. How did that happen??
WWIR: Two things. Call people contacted me to attend the pre-screening due to my dedication to Wonder Woman. So we went in cosplay at their suggestion and got into the world premiere!
C&C: How would you describe the experience? Did you meet the cast?
WWIR: It was once in a lifetime and yes I got to meet Gal, Chris, Patty Jenkins, Lynda Carter, Mayling Ng and Jaquelinee Pryce who played Amazons. It was just awe striking.
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C&C: Your profile says you’re 6′. Do you ever feel insecure about cosplaying as other characters because of your height?
WWIR: There’s no insecurity at all because I only dress as Wonder Womanor a mash-up of WW so my height always plays in.
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C&C: What advice would you give to those cosplayers who might feel that certain physical attributions hinder their choice of cosplay characters?
WWIR: You need to just get out at do it! I started much heavier in weight than I am now, but it was just doing it that motivated me best to strive to look the way I wanted to look. Nothing and no one should tell you how or whether you can cosplay anything. It’s your cosplay. Rock it and love you!
C&C: What do you think of the controversy surrounding Gal Gadot as WW (too skinny, boobs too small, etc)
WWIR: It’s been tough, as I have been compared to her for this very reason (being tall and athletic and large chested). I believe that regardless of what or why people don’t like her, bottom line is not only is she our generation’s Wonder Woman, but she has a heart of gold and has fought through tough times and truly carries the spirit of Wonder Woman. not only on screen, but in her life. She is deserving as anyone and did an amazing job.
C&C: What future cosplays do you have in store?
WWIR: More mash ups and maybe. Just maybe one new non Wonder Woman cosplay!
C&C: Fun fact about yourself?
WWIR: I love to sing and dance and paint. In addition to once working as a staffer to a senator, I was going to run for office before I switched and drove my passion for cosplay.
C&C: And finally, how do you, the real Wonder Woman, take your coffee in the morning? 😉
WWIR: Haha. Crazy Cups chocolate flavored with raspberry chocolate stevia!
