Featured Gamer: Charissa Gail Ong

If you're actively attending Anime and Cosplay conventions, then chances are, you've seen this lovely lady being. We're lucky to get the chance to feature her before Mike (no not that mike, our mike) displayed her cosplaying prowess on his Fine Filipinas website.

Presenting the girl that might give Alodia Gosengfiao a run for her money  --Charissa Gail Ong!

1. Could you tell us something about yourself? How old are you? Where are you located and what are you currently engaged in?

i am 20 years old. :) i am social and outgoing. my friends are what drives me. I am a cosplay girl :).. my hobbies are filming, cosplaying, crafts, painting and artistic things =) I LOVE CLARK KENT, lady gaga,..... SMALLVILLE. SEX AND THE CITY ....GOSSIP GIRL..all these influenced my being .. :) Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio are my favorite victoria secret angel :) --what i am now is from who i looked up all my life :) lastly, i am very romantic and funny but know when to be serious.

2. When was the first time you actually played a video game? What's the name of the game and game system? What or who made you play?

my 1st time was when i was a kid. about 5 .. having a family computer.. next was sega and playstation ... so forth.. :) well, my cousins play so i play with them, and my friends do play too..

3. Do you own a video game console? If yes, what system? Was it your very fist console? What video game platform do you prefer? (PC, Consoles or Handheld)

i prefer handheld :)

4. What is your favorite video game? Why?

soul caliber, final fantasy and blazblue ,I like fantasy games with good story and cool characters like Final Fantasy series

5. How about a particular video game character, who's your favorite? Why?

sophitia alexandra from sc is my favorite!! i like her being abgreek she looks like a goddess warrior... and i believe she is my most favorite among what i cosplayed.. alsp Noel Vermillion from blazblue, she’s my favorite character, adorable beautiful and cute .I can see some personal traits on that character and indeed, she’s also very responsible

6. Do you play online games? What are your current and all-time favorites? Are you part of a clan or guild? If yes, can you give us some info about your guild?

i dont play online games much . rather rare :)

7. If you were to convince a friend or co-worker to play video games, how would you do it? Would you do crazy stuff just to convince him or her?

i wouldn't force anyone, coz gaming is all about having fun, and giving your time for leisure.. its truly a personal choice for each and everyone of us. it comes within our hearts :)

8. Did playing video games make any difference in your life?

there is certain joy in gaming …hahahha, well that was it.

9. Do you have any personal video game related story that you can share with us?

Hmm… I say when I started playing call of duty MW2 I’m not very good at that game but my friend insisted me on playing. It was like, wow, our score was very close that time.( were playing team deathmatch actually) it’s a matter of time until the game ends and still very close score. It’s like you feel the trill and excitement. And luckily we won with the last score coming from me a newbie. Its very fun playing that game if you have a good teammates that work together and strategy. And maybe that’s my proudest gaming moment. but i believe its bec of my team mates hahahhaha ;p

10. Have you ever bought (or played) a pirated copy of a video game?

ps3? doesn't have a pirate ;p hahhaha yea before on ps1 :)

11. Any last message you wish to impart to our readers?

have faith in yourself, love yourself... :) life is a journey beyond measure so Always enjoy what you are doing.. or even on what u are playing, and have fun especially with friends. 

12. Any greetings and link-love to your friends?

i wanted to thank my bestfriends... :) who supported me more than anyone else in this planet even when alot of people pulls me down. special mention to jercyl and juls. also to some few of my online friends too zoe sky miles,fatima niang,and the others....lastly to my youtube family Emily taylo ,sammy hancock ,Amanda Jordan, and kingakamini :)