Name of the Fangirl: Ashley
Fangirl’s Occupation: Attractions Attendant, Performer and Seamstress
What is her fangirl interest?
Ashley loves Star Wars in addition to Anime, Cosplay, the horror and sci-fi genre, video games, the Muppets and Disney. Favorite movies are Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, Star Wars, Fanboys, Jaws, Back to the Future and Serenity. Favorite television shows are Firefly, Warehouse 13, The Big Bang Theory, Doctor Who, Sailor Moon, Eureka, Torchwood and Bones. Favorite Characters are Princess Leia, R2D2, Barriss Offee, the Ewoks, Admiral Ackbar, Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Wonder Woman and Claudia (Warehouse 13). Favorite video games are Borderlands/Borderlands 2, Halo 3, World of Warcraft and Kingdom Hearts
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Life has a way of bringing up difficulties but Ashley has never let them get to her. She takes pride in being a geek girl no matter what others say. Ashley’s costumes are very well done which often goes unnoticed. When talking about her fandoms her face lights up and you can tell how much she enjoys and loves her fandoms.
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
Constantly displaying her fandom via clothes or in conversation Ashley has many things that she does. In her room she has several posters hung up, a Star Wars Calendar and her Hufflepuff banner in addition the bed is Star Wars themed – complete with items she made herself and a blanket that she has had since she was young. On the book/movie shelves she owns there are a variety of Star Wars items including the original Star Wars Trilogy when it was first released on VHS in addition to items from the past years of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. The Cosplay/costume workspace has 3 different machines, containers of fabric and the dressform constantly displays an in-progress project. Everyday Ashley wears a t-shirt ranging from Star Wars to Video Games to Television Shows/Comic Book Characters. She loves attending different types of conventions meeting new people and showing off her creations.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
Just be yourself for in the long run you will be much happier.
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
It would have to be a tie between her R2D2 bag, lightsabre and sewing machine.
Where can we follow her online?