Many people in the Philippines’ creative scene today are becoming cosplayers, inspired by their passion for pop culture & their interest in recreating their favorite fictional characters to life.
Because of this, it’s important to understand how Filipino cosplayers can make money & how SociaBuzz can support them in turning this passion into income.
Similar to other Southeast Asian countries, the appeal & market for cosplay in the Philippines continue to grow every year due to the increasing rates of pop culture consumption like video games & Japanese anime & manga. Such a growth can be seen in the increasing size of cosplay events like the Cosplay Mania, which received from 15,000 to 20,000 visitors in early October 2024. The event also welcomed international cosplayers like Byou from Vietnam & Taryn from Italy, which proved how the Philippines has become a considerable attraction point for cosplayers.
The local cosplay market is also led by prominent & influential figures, such as Alodia Gosiengfiao (1.84 million YouTube followers), cosplayer & a co-founder of Tier One Entertainment. Following Alodia’s track record are Zackt (41.6k Instagram followers) & Pomponmy (11.4k Instagram followers), two of the most followed Filipino cosplayers who often cosplay various characters from various Eastern & Western pop culture works.
- Filipino cosplayers usually earn income beyond brand deals through activities such as:
- Event appearances & guest performances
- Selling digital products (exclusive cosplay photobooks, etc.)
- Renting / selling cosplay outfits / accessories
To support Filipino cosplayers in monetizing their work, SociaBuzz provides reliable tools that help them make income from their cosplay career.
With SociaBuzz, Filipino cosplayers can build sustainable income directly from supporters & diversify their revenue streams. Additionally, all of SociaBuzz’s features are free to use, so they can start immediately without worrying about subscriptions / extra platform fees.
When Filipino cosplayers want to monetize with SociaBuzz, there are two main ways: using the TRIBE & SHOP features.
First, they can use the Wishlist feature in SociaBuzz’s TRIBE, which can be displayed on their page. This feature allows them to crowdfund upcoming cosplay projects through support from their community.
To start using the Wishlist feature, here’s a simple guide:
1. Log in to your SociaBuzz account
2. Click “Edit & Settings” in the TRIBE feature
3. Click the “Wishlist” menu at the top of the page
4. Click “Add Wishlist”
5. Fill all the needed information
6. Click “Save”
Filipino cosplayers can also use the SHOP feature to sell exclusive items such as high-resolution photo sets, cosplay tutorial e-books & presets for photo editing software.
With SociaBuzz SHOP, creators can sell any cosplay-related digital products (such as files / links) to support & grow their career.
Here’s a quick guide to start using the SHOP feature on SociaBuzz to sell your digital products:
1. Log in to your SociaBuzz account
2. Check out the SHOP section on the right side of your account
3. Click “Edit Shop”
4. Click “Page Settings” & fill all the needed information
5. Click “Products & Creations” & upload the digital products that you want to sell
6. Share your SHOP page link to your social media accounts & communities
SociaBuzz integrates major local payment methods in the Philippines (QR PH, GCash, PayMaya, GrabPay Philippines, ShopeePay Philippines, BPI, UBP, RCBC, Cebuana Lhuillier & bank redirects) along with global options like VISA, Mastercard, PayPal & crypto, making it simpler for Filipino vloggers & both local Filipino & international supporters to connect.
With a wider range of payment options, Filipino vloggers can accept donations from both local & international supporters.
Filipino cosplayers can start earning more today by signing up at https://sociabuzz.com
