Alexandria Maria Putri Nony Lovyta, also known as Yukitora Keiji (雪虎慶次, ユキトラケイジ?) (born 12 August 1997) is an Indonesian cosplayer, model, and fashion designer based in Jakarta. She is a regular judge at cosplay competitions[1][2][3] and has been featured in various magazines, newspaper also TV shows locally and abroad.[4][5][6][7][8] Yukitora was featured on the Net.Tv channel's Go Show, and became Tokyo Game Show 2014 Indonesia Cosplay Representative.[9][10] In August 2020 she launch lifestyle brand "YKTR12".
Putri Nony Lovyta | |
|---|---|
 Yukitora Keiji as Marie Rose from Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate | |
| Born | 12 August 1997 Bekasi, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Citizenship | Indonesia |
| Occupation(s) | Cosplayer , Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 2004–present (Modeling) 2004–2008 (Acting) 2007–2009 (Singing) 2007–2009 (Dancing) 2009–present (Cosplaying) 2016 (Illusionist) 2017–present (Fashion Designer) |
| Spouse |
Stefanus Edwin Surya Kanda
(m. 2021) |
| Parent | Franselina Luana Tedjowinoto (Mother) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
Personal life
editPutri Nony Lovyta lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, Her mother is the one who give her the nickname Yukitora; "Yuki (雪)" means "Snow" and "Tora (虎)" means "Tiger". Yukitora attended Regina Pacis Elementary School; Tarsisius 2 Junior High School; Tarsisius 1 High School; and LPTB Susan Budihardjo, where she graduated year 2017 as a Fashion Designer, and launch her lifestyle brand "YKTR12". Yukitora became involved in entertainment world supported by her mother and grandmother start from 2004 as a young model and actress, then from 2007 she take class at Purwacaraka Music Studio for vocal courses and Dream Team Choir Member, also in the same year she take class at Interlude Dance Studio for salsa and belly dance class. In 2009 she start her journey as cosplayer.
Cosplaying
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Yukitora became involved in cosplay after contacting other anime and video game enthusiasts. Encouraged by her friends, she started cosplaying in 2009 at the age of 11, joining various competitions in Jakarta. Her first cosplayed character was a Seth Nightroad from Trinity Blood at Animax Cosplay Competition 2010. She won first place in the WCG Cosplay Competition 2010 Category Anime / Manga as Seth Nightroad from Trinity Blood.[11] being featured on the cover of Issue 170 of ANIMONSTAR a Manga Magazine in the Indonesia.[12] Since then, she cosplayed a series of characters from over 40 anime, movie and video game titles including: Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, K Project, and Sengoku BASARA, As a multi-awarded cosplayer, she is appearing at conventions and judging competitions locally and abroad.[1][2][3][9] She started judging at the age of 14.
International appearances
editAfter participating in the cosplay community in Indonesia, Yukitora Keiji was invited into various cosplay conventions and events as a participant, performer, judge or to attend as a guest.[1][2][3] In November 2014 at Makuhari Messe in Japan, Yukitora, represented Indonesia as one of the Guest for the Tokyo Game Show Cosplay Collection Night.[9][10] Yukitora cosplayed as Empress Sp Gunner Armor from the Monster Hunter Frontier Generations Game.
Illusionist
editYukitora began performing as an Illusionist on 2016 after encouragement from her teachers Russel Rich, Jiban & Emon and Darius Drew. She performed her first magic show at Go Show Net.Tv channel; she was also the winner from Cycle 1.
Endorsements, media and press
editHer achievements in the cosplay community led her way to be recognized by the mainstream media and various companies in Indonesia. Currently Became one of the 2017 brand ambassador of a Pop Culture clothing line Jongen, and in 2014 became a brand ambassador for Qeon Interactive latest game Weapons of Mythology.[13][14]
Past endorsements include many companies such as Qeon Interactive, Istana Boneka, and Buzzbuddies. Yukitora was chosen as Official Cosplayer for Disney BIG HERO 6 Hiro Hamada by Istana Boneka, ASTA Online: The War of Tears and Winds from Qeon Interactive, Donita from Unlight, Sasha from Artoncode Vandaria Saga: Winterflame[15][16] and also Queen of Pain from Defense of the Ancients 2 for World of Gaming event by Kairos Event Management.
See also
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- ^ a b c "GoJaKo Day - Jangan Lewatkan Event Gombong Japan Korean Day!". Explore Kebumen. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ a b c "Gojako Day ( Gombong Japan Korean Day ) Menghadirkan Yukitora Keiji & Rizky Sookyo". Beda Unik. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Cosplay - Yukitora Keiji Cepat Tenar Karena Kebiasaan Meniru Kostum-kostum Komik Ini - Tribunnews.com". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Belajar Bahasa Jepang secara Otodidak | suaramerdeka.com". berita.suaramerdeka.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Yukitora Keiji: Cosplayer Cantik Asal Ciputat Tangsel yang Prestasinya Sampai ke Jepang". www.radarempoa.com. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Lebih Dekat dengan Yukitora Keiji - GameQQ.net". Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Cosplay, Bukan Sekedar Mengenakan Kostum Unik". Lantai Tulisan - Japan Portal. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ a b c Fakry, Master (2014-08-11). "[TGS 2014] Secara Mengejutkan Jadi Perwakilan Indonesia di TGS, Yuk Kenalan dengan Yukitora Keiji".
- ^ a b "Cosplay Collection Night @TGS | TOKYO GAME SHOW 2014". expo.nikkeibp.co.jp. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "DAY 5 WCG ID NATIONAL FINAL: COSPLAY!! | Event | Gamestation Magazine Website". Gamestation Magazine Website (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "TELAH TERBIT! ANIMONSTAR #170 ONE PIECE!". Berita ANIMONSTAR. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ fajar. "Weapons of Mythology Resmi Jadi Game Ke-5 Qeon Interactive | Klik Game". klikgame.com. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Qeon Hadirkan Weapons Of Mythology, Game Online Kelima yang". Gamestation Magazine Website (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ Urameshi. "Ready to Jump Into IGS 2014, Yukitora Keiji Arrives as Sasha from Winterflame". DUNIAKU.NET. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Petualangan Seru Menanti Kita di Booth Artoncode dan Vandaria Indonesia Game Show 2014". www.indogamers.com. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
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