Guests
Anairis Quinones
Guest Voice Actor
Anairis Quiñones is a voice actor best known for voicing Mirko in My Hero Academia, Nessa in Pokémon: Twilight Wings, Kimberly in Street Fighter 6, Yelena in Attack on Titan, and Rika in Jujutsu Kaisen 0. You can also hear them in cartoons like Craig of the Creek and Rainbow High, or other video games like Fire Emblem: Heroes and New Pokémon Snap. If she's not acting, she's playing (and hoarding) indie games like Undertale and Hollow Knight, loving on her pets (two cats and a pupper!), enjoying the outdoors, or baking yummy sweets. Anairis is also a writer and director, and a strong advocate for diversity and mental health.
For more about Anairis Quiñones, check out their
official website and IMDb profile.
Tiana Camacho
Guest Voice Actor
Decepticon. Gym Leader. Stand User. World Warrior. These are just some of the lives Tiana Camacho has lived behind the mic as a voice actor. Based in sunny Los Angeles California, Tiana adores the art of play and the joy of playing.
Known for their work in IPs like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure as Ermes Costello, Officer Mewmew in Zenless Zone Zero, Transformers: Earthspark as Frenzy, Pokemon as Bea and Nessa, and Street Fighter as Lily, Tiana is so stoked to be at Hana-Con!!
For more about Tiana Camacho, check out their
official website and IMDb profile.
Martha
Harms
Guest Voice Actor
Martha Harms is a voice, commercial, and stage actor most widely known as the voice of “Maya” in Gearbox Software’s BORDERLANDS franchise. Other video games include THE
WALKING DEAD: SURVIVAL INSTINCT, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, SMITE, PALADINS, DUNGEON BOSS, and motion capture work in id Software’s DOOM (2016). Harms has joined
the POKEMON tv series and films, playing recurring roles such as “Officer Jenny” and a spunky little waterbug named “Dewpider” in POKEMON: ULTRA SUN & MOON. Other favorite anime
roles include trained killer/professor “Irina Jelavic” in ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM,“Yomikawa” in A CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC RAILGUN, “Kiwi” in ONE PIECE, “Scorpio (Eclipse)” in FAIRY TAIL, “Kazama” in WANNA BE THE STRONGEST IN THE WORLD, “Ranmaru Rindo” in GOOD LUCK, GIRL!, and the two-faced villain “Baron Ashura” in the MAZINGER Z: INFINITY
movie. Harms was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and holds a BFA from Southern Methodist University.
For more about Martha Harms, check out their
IMDb profile.
Mark
Kistler
Guest Artist
Mark Kistler co-created and starred as “Commander Mark in the 1980’s PBS children's television series “The Secret City”. This beloved childrens series taught millions of viewers around the world how to draw. In 1995 Mark Kistler Continued his mission to teach the world how to draw with his Emmy Award winning PBS children's series “The Imagination Station!” In 2023 the biopic documentary “The Secret Cities Of Mark Kistler” premiered at San Diego Comic Con International Film Festival winning “Best Documentary”. The film was officially selected at Hollywoods “Golden State Film Festival”, “Houston International Film Festival”, and an official “Academy Award Contender”. Millions of fans now have the opportunity to stream this nostalgic documentary on AppleTV, Google Play, and Prime Video. Over 1 million of Mark Kistlers “How To Draw” books have been sold worldwide.
Jeff Brennan
Guest Artist
We are delighted to announce Jeff Brennan as our first guest artist at HanaCon! Jeff's illustrious career spans across both animation and comics, where he has showcased his vast talents. His notable credits include storyboards and design work on "Courage the Cowardly Dog," storyboards for "Dragon Tales" and "Extreme Ghostbusters," inking for "Deathstroke the Terminator," penciling for "Bart Simpson Comics," and his role as artist and writer for "Cyber Girl L.E.E.T.A." Jeff has also contributed set art to "The Big Bang Theory" and layout for "Beavis and Butthead Do America." We're excited for you to meet and engage with such a distinguished artist whose work has influenced many facets of pop culture. Join us in welcoming Jeff Brennan to HanaCon!
For more about Jeff Brennan, check out his work and career on his official website and IMDb profile.
Tranquil ashes
Guest MC
Tranquil Ashes is a multi-talented artist who has distinguished herself as a published make-up artist, organizer, event planner, award wining cosplayer and host. Tranquil brings a unique set of skills and experiences from growing up in Baltimore to spending several years in Japan. She is a champion and creator of brave geek spaces such as the Pop Culture Couture Gala event known as The CosGala, as well as Black MerMay Day and more.
A all around magical muse.
Tranquil has been cosplaying for 8 years and in that time has been recognized by AfroPunk, Black Nerd Problems, Nickelodeon, Oprah Daily, theSy-Fy channel and more .
Tranquil Ashes has also been sponsored by Mehron Makeup to bring life to Corey the Manticore from Disney's Pixar Onward. As well and Disney's Cosplay Encanto Project. Most recent accolade was winning Judges Choice on our Team skit for SDCC masquerade competition.
Learn more about the Cosgala Here.
DJ TaylorSenpai
Guest DJ
Christopher Cardwell, better known by his stage name DJ Taylor Senpai, started his professional DJ career in 2010. Chris developed an ear for music production at a young age; having started his career as an audio technician at his home church. TaylorSenpai has established himself to be a very innovative and determined DJ playing genres of music from hip-hop, soca, anime opening songs, go-go, top 100, and so much more. Senpai has learned the importance of versatility and being able to cater to any crowd. DJ TaylorSenpai has performed at major conventions, events and afterparties including: BlerDCon, Dream Con, Anime USA, Katsucon, MAGFest, Anime Boston, LVL Up Expo; solo and alongside SonicBoomBox.
Justin
UM
Guest Comedian
Justin Um is an American-born Korean with a natural ability to connect and engage with various audiences through his unwavering happiness. He describes his style of clean comedy as “vulnerable and empathetic humor”, which is exhibited by his love and genuine affection for people. He focuses on sharing his unique experiences as a second-generation immigrant through his insightful perspective, self-deprecating honesty, and positive crowd interactions. Justin has hosted for Ian Bagg, Geoffrey Asmus, Michael Lenoci, Matt Fulchiron, Irene Tu, and Ahmed Al-kadri.
To Learn more about Just you can go to his Website Here!
