Here is the interview with the second member of the Mexico pair for WCS 2009, Sabina:
(Photos to be updated later)

Question: What manga and anime you like, why do you like those titles? What are your favorite characters and why?
Sabina: I think I’m a second impact child, I love Evangelion!
I´m also a big fan of Clamp, both in anime and manga. Their illustrations are amazing.
My favorite characters are usually the more complex the better. I love Ayanami Rei, Mamimi from FLCL, Shiro from Tekkonkinkreet I also tend to like the cute ones, like Chii or Sakura from CCsakura.

Q:Are you watching any anime right now? If so, what are you watching?
S: Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei…. I’m loving it, it’s hilarious!

Q: How did you first get into cosplay?
S: The day I learned how to use a sewing machine I was practicing with a cute pink fabric. After one of the exercises I looked at it and said to myself “this looks like something Tomoyo would wear from Sakura…”
My eyes opened widely and at that moment I knew I would never stop.

Q: What was your criteria in choosing your costumes in general?
S: Sometimes I fall in love immediately with the clothes and later the character slowly grows in me. But I prefer love at first sight with the whole:
character + clothing…. The heavenly union < sigh >

Q: What does the recognition of being selected for this competition mean to you?
S: Going to Japan has been my dream for a long time!
I now believe everything is possible, if you fight for it.

Q: How was the reaction of your family when you won the competition?
S: They were at the convention, cheering up for us, and filming the whole event. When the winner team announcement was made they were so happy that they sort of dropped the camera. The day after my mom and my grandma made a big cake to celebrate.
They’ve always been very supportive with all my crazy ideas ^__^ !

Q: What do you find fascinating about Japan?
S: Their architecture, both modern and classic! I believe good architecture can represent a culture almost entirely because it is an aesthetic representation of the way of life, the traditions, an the various aspects that make a culture unique. I also love Japanese graphics in general: paintings, prints, manga and anime. I find them beautiful and one of a kind.

Q: What do you hope or expect to find once you have arrived in Japan?
S: I think I may be amazed every second. I’ll try to keep my eyes and heart wide open to take with me as much as I can of that beautiful country.

Q: Do you like Japanese food? If so, what do you like?
S: Yes! I love sashimi, tempura, okonomiyaki, shabu shabu… oh the list could go on forever!

Q: Could you please provide a comment to the readers of this blog?
S: Never stop dreaming and never stop fighting to make your dreams come true.
Be who you want to be, dress how you want to dress, and be confident that there will always be someone out there who shares your dream.

Thanks Sabina, looking forward to seeing you in Japan!