She did more Cosplays about her. Like the Halloween one.

And she says she's sure Donna's dolls reflect her emotions and her mind. Which is very curious and interesting.

And she has a song inspired about her!

The lyrics:

I've got some demons hanging from my shoulders I've got them showing like a second skin I let them whisper to me when I'm hopeless They say to run away, they say to run away

Ready to see, ready to feel Ready to be whatever I wanna be Pushing the limits, having no fear Ready to run away

Sometimes I'm there, sometimes I'm here Sometimes I'm in between reality and dreams Stuck in a void, trying to scream I just can't get away

When the night falls down behind the darkest clouds I leave the moonlight lead my way and Run away, now I can run away

I've got some demons hanging from my shoulders I've got them showing like a second skin I let them whisper to me when I'm hopeless They say to run away, they say to run away It doesn't matter if they're up against me It doesn't matter if I lose control Just let them whisper to me when I'm hopeless Tell me to run away, Tell me to run away Run away, run away...

Ready to see, ready to feel Ready to be whatever I wanna be Pushing the limits, having no fear Ready to run away

I've got some demons hanging from my shoulders I've got them showing like a second skin I let them whisper to me when I'm hopeless They say to run away, they say to run away It doesn't matter if they're up against me It doesn't matter if I lose control Just let them whisper to me when I'm hopeless Tell me to run away, Tell me to run away

Donna Beneviento’s face model, Daniela Aiko. I’m swooning. 

THE INTERVIEW

How did you end up becoming the model for Donna Beneviento in Resident Evil Village?

My manager forwarded me the job offer from Capcom. All I knew was that they were looking for a “game character body model”, but I applied immediately because working with Capcom sounded like a dream anyway; and then I passed the selection and got the job!

How familiar are you with the Resident Evil franchise?

I know it since my childhood, because my brother used to play Resident Evil 2 on the first Playstation.

I was too young and scared to play a game like that, but the horror always fascinated me, so even though that game was scary as hell I would always watch my brother play it. I have very nice memories of the time spent with my brother tied to this game.

Have you been told that Donna Beneviento would be a villain (and, surprisingly, an iconic one!) when you were chosen as her model?

Yes, I was told that I was going to model for the scariest boss in the game, I was so excited about that, hahah!

Can you tell us about the capture experience? How did they scan you to insert to the game?

I must specify that when I was introduced to this job in 2018 the listing stated “game character body model” and not just “face model”, so what I did was actually a 360 degrees full body 3D scan, including the outfit.

When I realized the character had a veil, I thought they probably wouldn’t even need my face data in the first place.

First thing we did was the fitting for the outfit. I actually had to try on many different clothes before they decided which one would be a perfect match for Donna. Then, the second step would be the actual shooting at Capcom’s headquarter.

After trying on the final outfit for Donna’s character, they gave me a doll and we had a little concept shooting where they asked me to walk around, make scary faces, scary poses etc., both with the veil on and off, all while they were taking pictures.

Then, we proceeded to the body scan, where I was literally surrounded by dozens of cameras from every possible angle. We had to repeat the process a few times, because they had to scan the lower layers of clothes along with the upper layers, as well as the body with and without the veil.

What do you think of the final result (face, body, motion and voice) of Donna Beneviento?

I like her so much, honestly. The idea of the doll woman with psychological issues is extremely disturbing and fascinating at the same time. The fact that she almost doesn’t speak nor show her face gives her an exquisite atmosphere of mystery. I just wish they had shown her more.

Would you like that Donna Beneviento could come back to the franchise somehow, maybe in an extra content from Village?

Absolutely, and I hope to work on it again!

Do you have a message to send to all Resident Evil Database peeps who are reading this interview?

Of course. Please keep showing your love and support for the game, its great success could lead to a movie in the future and if that happens, man, I hope to be the one who plays the role of Donna! Hahaha!

Intervista a…Daniela Aiko!

Daniela “Aiko” Lepre, conosciuta dagli utenti della community come Admin Aiko (in passato firmata come Dany Aiko Italy); è originaria di Napoli, laureata in lingua Giapponese, vive attualmente a Tokyo. Lavora come modella, attrice e cantante. Fondatrice e admin del circuito Majo-minarai, considera Ojamajo Doremi la sua più grande passione sin da bambina.

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