Nigri

Personal Details :

Early Start: Began cosplaying in 2009 with a viral “Sexy Pikachu” costume at San Diego Comic-Con, which garnered significant online attention.
Modeling Breakthrough: In 2012, won an IGN contest to portray Juliet Starling from the video game *Lollipop Chainsaw*, leading to a role as a spokesmodel for Warner Bros. Games.
Game Promotions: Represented various video games, including *Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag*, *Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z*, and *Elsword*, through cosplay appearances at conventions and promotional events.
Voice Acting: Voiced Cinder Fall in the animated web series *RWBY*, produced by Rooster Teeth.
Media Appearances: Featured in commercials, music videos, and as an interviewer for media outlets such as GameZone and Comic Book Therapy.
Documentary Feature: Subject of the 2018 documentary *Becoming Jessica Nigri*, directed by Mat Hames, which provides an in-depth look into her life and career as a professional cosplayer.
Social Media Influence: Built a substantial online presence across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, where she shares behind-the-scenes content, tutorials, and engages with her fanbase.
Community Engagement: Actively participates in cosplay communities, offering mentorship and promoting positive representation within the fandom.

Birth Date: August 5, 1989
Birthplace: Reno, Nevada, USA
Nationality: American-New Zealand
Current Residence: Arizona, USA
Relationship Status: In a long-term relationship with fellow cosplayer Ryan Brandt (aka FakeNerdBoy) since 2015
Parents: Father Cory Nigri (American), Mother Jacqueline Nigri (New Zealand; appeared as an extra in *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*)
Siblings: One brother (name not publicly known)
Pets: Dog
Education: Desert Vista High School; attended Elite College
Hobbies & Interests:
- Running, hiking, cycling, and swimming
- Gaming (started playing video games at age 7)
- Anime and manga enthusiast
- Reading comics
- Traveling (has visited five of the seven continents; plans to visit Africa)
Favorite TV Shows: *Friends*
Favorite Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Cuisine: Continental food
Fitness Activities: Regularly hikes Camelback Mountain in Arizona

Estimated Net Worth (2024): $1 million – $2 million
Primary Income Sources:
- Cosplay Appearances: Paid appearances at conventions and events.
- Social Media: Sponsored posts and brand partnerships on platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
- YouTube: Ad revenue and sponsorships from her YouTube channel, which has over 1.2 million subscribers and 30.8 million views.
- Patreon: Monthly subscriptions offering exclusive content, generating significant revenue.
- Merchandise Sales: Sales of prints, calendars, and other merchandise featuring her cosplay work.
- Voice Acting: Roles in animated series such as *RWBY*, *Red vs. Blue*, and *Super Sonico: The Animation*.
- Brand Sponsorships: Partnerships with companies like Warner Bros., Kadokawa Games, and Funimation.
Additional Ventures:
- OnlyFans: Over 200,000 subscribers, generating an estimated $1 million annually.
- Clothing Brand: Co-founded the “Fake Nerd” clothing line with her boyfriend, Ryan Brandt.

2012 IGN Contest Winner: Won IGN’s contest to portray Juliet Starling from *Lollipop Chainsaw*, leading to a role as a spokesmodel for Warner Bros. Games.
2012 E3 Best Cosplay Award: Recognized for her portrayal of Juliet Starling at E3 2012.
2012 PAX East Incident: Gained attention when convention officials asked her to leave due to her revealing costume, sparking discussions on cosplay and convention policies.
2013 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Spokesmodel: Represented Ubisoft’s game *Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag* at Gamescom 2013.
2013 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Spokesmodel: Portrayed Miss Monday for Tecmo Koei’s game *Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z* at PAX 2013.
2014 WildStar Spokesmodel: Represented Carbine Studios’ game *WildStar* at PAX East 2014.
2018 Documentary Feature: Subject of the documentary *Becoming Jessica Nigri*, produced by Rooster Teeth and directed by Mat Hames, providing an in-depth look into her life and career as a professional cosplayer.
Shorty Awards Nominee: Nominated for a Shorty Award for her work at BlizzCon, where she cosplayed as Deathwing and collaborated with Onyx the Fortuitous in a comedic video campaign for Hearthstone’s *Mean Streets of Gadgetzan* expansion.

Jessica Nigri first gained major attention for her “Sexy Pikachu” cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con 2009.
She is of American and New Zealand descent.
Her mother appeared as an extra in the film *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*.
Jessica voiced the character Cinder Fall in the popular web series *RWBY*.
She co-founded the clothing brand “Fake Nerd” with her boyfriend, Ryan Brandt.
Jessica has appeared in commercials, music videos, and gaming events worldwide.
She regularly interacts with her fans on social media platforms, with millions of followers.
Jessica is passionate about mentoring aspiring cosplayers and promoting positivity within the cosplay community.