Pandared, is a celebrated cosplayer from Siberia and an alumna of the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) Russia 2017 and WCCS 2024.
Olesia Kharinskaia, known as Pandared, is a celebrated cosplayer from Siberia and an alumna of the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) Russia 2017 and WCCS 2024. As an experienced cosplayer with 13 years in the industry, Pandared has consistently won grand prizes at major events across Russia alongside her cosband, Akari.
Pandared designs and creates all of her own costumes, including weapons, wigs, make-up and stage effects, bringing characters to life with stunning realism. Using her engineering skills, she can create anything from giant monsters to intricately detailed, moving cosplay elements from a single image. Her expertise in complex engineering designs allows her to create cosplay characters that no one else has attempted before, setting her apart in the cosplay community.
Pandared’s versatility extends to her ability to transform into any characters using makeup, earning her the title of a professional shapeshifter. Her transformations are so convincing that audiences are often surprised by her true identity.
As a passionate traveler, Pandared explores cosplay culture around the world. In a team called “Nomadic Bears” with her husband, she shares her vision of quality cosplay with audiences in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan. Her cosplay photos used for book covers and magazines spreads.
