She’s back from the dead and stopping hearts. We live for these Anck Su Namun cosplays!
1999’s The Mummy is arguably one of the best films of the ’90s. With a stellar cast and an action-packed plot steeped in mythology, it is an unforgettable piece of cinema. The Mummy features gorgeous scenery and a romantic (if somewhat creepy) love story about a love that transcends death. Today, we’re excavating some extraordinary Anck Su Namun cosplays!
Anck Su Namun Cosplay by SAFire Art
Back thousands of years ago in a desert far, far away, the Pharaoh’s mistress and his High Priest fell in love. They concocted a secret plot to rid themselves of the Pharaoh and resurrect Anak Su Namun from an untimely demise… though honestly, why didn’t they just run away into the sunset to be together, instead? Seems like MUCH less work. But then, we wouldn’t have a plot or this delightful action-adventure flick!
Anck Su Namun Cosplay by SAFire Art
Though she isn’t in much of the film beyond the first 7 minutes, Anck Su Namun is a character that stops people in their tracks. It’s not every day that a character dressed almost entirely in body paint struts across the screen of a major blockbuster film… But, Anck Su Namun does so with panache. The character is incredibly unique and proves to be an excellent challenge for cosplayers.
Anck Su Namun Cosplay by Andy Rae Cosplay
Creating the Cosplay
There are two main ways to go about a cosplay like this. Either attempt to recreate the movie’s signature bodypaint look, braving the cold and ensuring that the cosplay must be made from scratch every time it is worn… Or create a body suit to wear instead as the base, mimicking the tattoo-like paint. Then, the second option is much more sustainable (and WAY more physically comfortable), but getting the paint and bodysuit fit JUST RIGHT is so much harder to do. Either way, this is an impressive character to attempt a cosplay for!
Anck Su Namun Cosplay by Yaya Han
There are a few brave cosplayers who have created Anck Su Namun cosplays. One of them was so successful in recreating the character played by Patricia Velasquez that the actress herself took notice. Eventually, SAFire Art held an exclusive video call with Patricia, and the actress expressed her gratitude and astonishment at the gorgeous cosplay. We hope you enjoy this week’s Anck Su Namun Cosplay Feature!
Anck Su Namun Cosplay by SAFire Art
“Thebes. City of the Living. Crown jewel of Pharaoh Seti the First.”
“Home of Imhotep. Pharaohs high priest. Keeper of the dead.”
“Birthplace of Anck-su-namun. Pharaoh’s Mistress.”
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“No other man was allowed to touch her.”
“But for their love, they were willing to risk life itself.”
“You must go. Save yourself.”
“Only you can resurrect me.”
“I will not leave you! Get away from me!”
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“My body is no longer his temple!”
“To resurrect Anck-su-namun, Imhotep and his priests broke into her crypt and stole her body.”
“They raced deep into the desert taking her corpse to Hamunaptura, city of the dead, Ancient burial site for the sons of Pharaohs and resting place for the wealth of Egypt.”
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“Imhoteps priests were condemned to be mummified alive… As for Imhotep he was condemned to endure the Hom Dai. The worst of all ancient curses, one so horrible that it had never before been bestowed.”
“Locked away with flesh-eating scarabs he was to remain sealed inside his sarcophagus, the undead for all eternity. The Majai would never allow him to be released, for he would arise a walking disease, a plague upon mankind, an unholy flesh eater with the strength of the ages, power over the sands, and the glory of invincibility!”
Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models.
Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
