Meet Tiara Bree: Cosplayer, Actress & Model

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiara Bree and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiara, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risks are required for growth. I feel like every decision involves some sort of risk, so I look at it as a challenge I plan to tackle. Taking risks have played a big part in my growth in all endeavors. I moved to Atlanta on a whim, with no job, not knowing where I was going to live, if I was going to “make it” or what all I’d achieve, but it was well worth the risk. I knew that somehow, some way I’d land on my feet so the risk was necessary. In my cosplay career, every move I make is a risk because it’s such a niche market, each decision in regard to what I choose to do is a gamble. There’s several risks in acting as well. I feel taking risks propels you to the next level because you’re presented with two choices when you take them; role with the punches and succeed, or dwell in the uncertainty and fail. I choose to succeed.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I love everything creative, that’s what drew me to cosplaying, acting and modeling. I’ll start with cosplay.

In April 2020, someone decided to hack my Instagram account, which was stressful and violating, but I used it as a comeback! I’d only been to dragon con before that and wasn’t into cosplay yet but I made a new page anyway with the little I had. With the help of some amazing supporters and pages, I grew my following back times 10! Over the quarantine period of covid, it forced me to find new creative outlets so I didn’t go crazy sitting in the house everyday. I started cosplaying full time. I learned to sew, make props, body paint, build armor and more. I now take cosplay commissions to create these looks for other people as well! I realized my love for it and haven’t looked back. I’d say the amount of time I had to practice (all 2020 in the house) I’ve gotten pretty good at all aspects of it. I feel like that’s what sets me apart. Cosplayers commission the pieces of their costumes that they don’t want to or can’t make. I’ve been blessed enough to be able to do it all. From hair, makeup, sewing the costumes, painting full body looks, making the props, doing the photography and editing the photos, I’m a one woman team now. Although it’s a lot of work, I love every minute of it because there are endless possibilities and no “right” way to do it.

With acting and modeling, I started taking classes at a young age. Growing up I was a tomboy so my mom put me in modeling, acting and etiquette classes. From the age of 9 I was used to being in the spotlight, talking too much and minding my manners. It served me well in my careers. With modeling, I got scammed, duped and everything under the sun growing up, just trying to make it, but with that I learned. I learned how and what to research when applying to or accepting jobs and contracts. I’ve been signed to 4 modeling agencies and worked a lot through my teen and young adult years. Now I freelance and find it fits my style of modeling and schedule much better. With acting, I’m still new, but growing. I started out doing background and extra work. After being persistent with that for about a year I took classes and started to hone my craft. From landing roles on Dynasty and Cobra Kai to working on shows for Disney and HBO, I feel like my career is starting to head in the direction I want.

By no means were any of my career paths easy, but I love a challenge and being able to succeed at things people think I can’t. Obstacles, trials and risks shaped me to be a stronger, wiser and more persistent person. These career paths have taught me that there is no set timeline for your success and to just keep going. Staying my true authentic self no matter what is something I will always do and I will succeed.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m still fairly new to Atlanta so I’m n0t too savvy on the best spots but I have a few favorites. To eat, I love Barcelona Wine Bar. They have tapas with the most filling and flavorful foods and their drinks are to die for! Rock Steady is another great spot to visit. The atmosphere is gorgeous and the food is amazing. The Continent is a new restaurant that’s opened up but Chef Scotley has the best food in Atlanta so anything he’s apart of is a must.

I love going to Piedmont Park. It’s huge so I feel like I explore a new part of it each time I go. I also like walking the beltline. It’s a fun place to bar hop or just explore new cool local shops!

The MLK Museum and the High Art Museum are amazing as well. They have some really moving exhibits. The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
There’s so many people that I appreciate and have helped me progress to the levels I’m at today so I thank you all so much! Every fan, supporter, family member and friend who has cheered me on or contributed in any way, I am grateful for you. But of course, I have to thank Thea Jeffers, my mother! She is my biggest supporter, mentor, nurturer and I’d be no where without her guidance. I love you mom!

Website: www.instagram.com/tiarabreecosplay

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiarabreethemodel

Facebook: www.instagram.com/tiarabreecosplay

Other: My tiktok is @TiaraBreeCosplay or https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe51ETH2/

Image Credits
2B cosplay – Jay, Joy Over Money Productions Haumea cosplay – Michael Johnson, Abstract Photography Lara Croft cosplay – Ty Williams Black n White Photo – Graham Oakley Beach Photo & Decolletage Photo – Tifffani Katz Actors Headshots – Slingshots ATL