IN a towering display of what can only be described as captivating, Guyanese artist and designer Roberto Teekah was among the top winners in the Caribbean Cosplay Championship held in Trinidad recently.
In a well-crafted and articulate piece, Teekah perfectly replicated Koh the Face Stealer from Avatar the Last Airbender animation series. He stood among several other competitors and secured the second place win.
However, there has been some outrage, as some fans back here believed that the Guyanese artist and designer was duped out of first place win.

“While I do appreciate the passion and enthusiasm coming from my supporters, I must make it abundantly clear that I do not condone any form of bullying or belittling. My fellow competitors and I developed a bond throughout this competition and I have accepted the results completely. I will choose to focus on the positives of this experience and I humbly ask that you all do the same,” Teekah said in a statement on his social media platform, responding to several persons who expressed displeasure with the competition’s result.
Many had taken to various social media platforms arguing that Teekah deserved the first place win.
“My cosplay was awarded second place. I competed against six others from both the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago,” he said, adding: “My towering seven-foot-tall cosplay received roars of applause from the audience and I’m so incredibly happy that my Guyanese audience enjoyed it so much too.”
Last year, Teekah had won Fuma Con’s Individual Cosplay Competition here in Guyana and after receiving a substantial cash prize, he was awarded the opportunity to represent Guyana in the Caribbean Cosplay Championship in Trinidad.
This event is organised by ALIAS Entertainment Expo, Trinidad and Tobago’s biggest anime convention.
“At the end of the day it’s just a competition. I will still continue to be everything that I am. My creativity will continue to shine, and my work will continue to speak for itself. There is no power on earth that can take that away from me.”
“This was my first time travelling for a cosplay competition and the experience I’ve gained is invaluable. Being able to share a space with fellow Caribbean competitors and seasoned cosplayers was truly an incredible experience. I’m so grateful for the opportunity,” he added.
Teekah noted that his work will continue with his local partners here in Guyana, as some big plans are in the works to further recognise and promote the local arts.
“The Seishonen Team has been working on a film that I’m very excited about. The film focuses on the work that it took to prepare for this competition and how we can all work together to uplift the local creative arts industry. It’s an incredible project that I’m so proud to be a part of! I hope I made you proud Guyana! The Caribbean Cosplay Championship has not seen the last of me,” he said.