Ilona Bugaeva
| Ilona Bugaeva | |
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| Born | Илона Бугаева February 7, 1999 Saint-Petersburg, Russia |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Saint Petersburg State University |
| 💼 Occupation | Model |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.patreon.com/sladkoslavacosplay |
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Ilona Bugaeva[lower-alpha 1] (born February 7, 1999)[1] is a Russian model and make-up artist based in the city of Saint Petersburg.[2] Best known under the alias of Sladkoslava,[lower-alpha 2][3] Bugaeva has received significant attention for her cosplays of video game characters,[4] as well as for her "chameleon-like" ability to change appearance through her modeling.[5][6]
As of October 2020, she has 430,000 followers on Instagram.[7]
Biography
Bugaeva's interest in modeling began in 2014 after attending a festival surrounding the subject matter with friends.[7] Her first cosplay was as Elizabeth from the video game Bioshock: Infinite. She has since repeatedly modeled as her. Other notable characters she has cosplayed as include Hermione, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Khaleesi, and 2B.[7]
She graduated from Saint Petersburg State University with a degree in psychology.[7] Bugaeva has been sponsored by NYX Professional Makeup, Wig Is Fashion, and Everyday Wigs.[1] She has been a leading figure at various cosplay festivals.[7]
In 2021, Cosmopolitan Russia[lower-alpha 3] labeled her one of the ten most attractive cosplayers in the Russian Federation.[9]
Personal life
Her native language is Russian; she is also fluent in English.[1]
A self-described lover of fantasy, she has expressed a liking for Game of Thrones, BioShock, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Witcher. In musical taste, Bugaeva has stated that she is a fan of rock and roll.[1][10]
Notes
- ↑ Russian: Илона Бугаева
- ↑ She has also modeled under the names Lokilona and TenebrisDimetra
- ↑ It changed its title to The Voice Mag and ended its affiliation with Cosmopolitan magazine in March 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Бугаева, Илона (October 17, 2019). "Илона Бугаева: про раздвоение личности, жертвы ради косплея и возможность на этом заработать". МОРОЗОВА ХЗ ШОУ (Interview) (in русский). Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ↑ "От Гермионы до Дейенерис: 18-летняя Илона Бугаева — мастер перевоплощений". Cosmopolitan Russia (in русский). January 11, 2017. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ Квасков, Андрей (August 19, 2023). "Сексуально и опасно: россиянка Илона Бугаева показала горячий косплей A2 из Nier - CQ". CQ.ru (in русский). Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ Barnes, Sara (2018-07-03). "Russian Cosplayer Perfectly Transforms Herself Into Pop Culture's Most Famous Ladies". My Modern Met. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ "This teenage make-up artist can transform herself into anyone". Yahoo Life. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ "This Russian Teen Is The Queen Of Cosplay & Her Photos Will Make You Forget It's All One Person". ScoopWhoop. 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Ryabikova, Victoria (October 12, 2020). "5 most popular Russian female cosplayers". Irish Sun. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ↑ Sauer, Pjotr (20 May 2022). "Cosmopolitan no more: Russians feel sting of cultural and economic rift". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ↑ Максимова, Анастасия (March 11, 2021). "Как в сказку попала: 10 красивейших Instagram-аккаунтов* косплееров". The Voice (in русский). Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ Bugaeva, Ilona (2023-07-24). "About Sladkoslava". DeviantArt. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
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