{"id":147,"date":"2025-02-28T01:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T01:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.covergirl.maxim.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2025-04-09T01:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T01:40:27","slug":"maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-sheetal-deo-ly-white-ashton-tate-awtacon-jaclyn-rachelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.covergirl.maxim.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-sheetal-deo-ly-white-ashton-tate-awtacon-jaclyn-rachelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxim Cover Girl Competition Spotlight: Sheetal Deo, Ly White, Ashton Tate, Awtacon & Jaclyn Rachelle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotlighting five standout contenders competing in the 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Bottom right:\u00a0<\/em>@yaamon<\/a>, All others: Maxim Cover Girl competition)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the second installment of Friday Features, where we spotlight the fiercest contenders in the\u00a0Maxim Cover Girl, Hot Girl Summer, and Icon competitions<\/a>. These five models aren\u2019t just stunning\u2014they\u2019ve got the drive, the charisma, and the fan power to go all the way. With top-tier portfolios and a relentless push through the rounds, they\u2019ve proven they\u2019re more than just a pretty face. They\u2019ve mastered the art of the hustle, keeping their supporters engaged and the votes rolling in. Now, it\u2019s time to give them the recognition they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sheetal Deo (@sheetaldeo1<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from the paradise of Fiji, Sheetal Deo lives by the art of presence, manifestation, and goal-setting\u2014and it shows. She\u2019s captivated voters in the Hot Girl Summer competition, making a power move into the Finals Qualifier with undeniable charm and confidence. More than just a natural in front of the camera, Deo thrives on stage, singing and dancing with effortless grace. But when she\u2019s not commanding attention, she\u2019s finding her Zen\u2014lost in a good book, mastering her yoga flow, or inspiring others as a life coach. A mix of beauty, brains, and balance\u2014Deo is the full package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ly White (@lywhiteofficial<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ly White isn\u2019t just breaking into the modeling scene\u2014she\u2019s dominating it. A mother of two with an unstoppable drive, she\u2019s all about self-improvement, business smarts and leveling up every day. From runway to print, commercial gigs to acting, DJing and event planning\u2014she does it all with effortless style. Sitting at the top of her Maxim Cover Girl group, she\u2019s also blazed through the Hot Girl Summer Semi-Finals and conquered five of the ten Icon leagues. New to the game but playing like a pro, White is proving that talent, ambition, and a killer work ethic are the ultimate power trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ashton Tate (@ms.ashton.tate<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ashton Tate isn\u2019t just a model\u2014she\u2019s a force. With professional-grade photos and next-level poses, she\u2019s made a serious impact in our competitions. But her talent goes beyond the lens. By day, she\u2019s a powerhouse in the banking industry, serving as a VP of technology quality and engineering. By night, she\u2019s ruling the runway, stacking wins in Dallas pageants and pushing her way through the Maxim Cover Girl competition Quarterfinals. With her sharp mind, undeniable beauty and relentless drive, Tate isn\u2019t just here to compete\u2014she\u2019s here to take it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Awtacon (@tiny.day.dreams<\/a>)\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Awtacon is leveling up in more ways than one. A dedicated gamer with her own Twitch following, she connects with fans both in-game and in real life, proving she\u2019s got both screen presence and real-world charm. When she\u2019s not streaming, she\u2019s out exploring\u2014her travels are always dog-friendly, packed with adventure and full of outdoor vibes. Her modeling portfolio is just as dynamic, earning her a first-place spot in her Maxim Cover Girl group and pushing her through four rounds of the Hot Girl Summer competition. With a heart for animals, she\u2019s repping\u00a0Rescue City<\/a>\u00a0as her charity of choice. Beauty, brains and a controller\u2014she\u2019s got it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jaclyn Rachelle (@jaclynrachelle27<\/a>) photo: (<\/em>@yaamon<\/a>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jaclyn is the perfect mix of beauty and badassery. When she\u2019s not crushing a workout or lighting up a photoshoot, you\u2019ll find her dominating the gaming world on Twitch\u2014whether it\u2019s Fortnite<\/em> or one of her go-to RPGs. Her fierce energy translates effortlessly into both her modeling portfolio and her on-screen presence, proving she\u2019s got more than just a killer look\u2014she\u2019s got game. Currently making moves in the Icon Ruby round and climbing the Hot Girl Summer competition ladder, she\u2019s turning heads in and out of a bikini. Plus, she\u2019s got heart\u2014choosing the Breast Cancer Research Foundation<\/a> as her charity of choice. A total knockout with skills to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tune in next week for another Friday Features segment. As always, models can enter our competitions here<\/a> and fans can cast votes here<\/a> to help us find our next Maxim Cover Girl, Icon, and Hot Girl Summer champions. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spotlighting five standout contenders competing in the 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition. Welcome to the second installment of Friday Features, where we spotlight the fiercest contenders in the\u00a0Maxim Cover Girl, Hot Girl Summer, and Icon competitions. These five models aren\u2019t just stunning\u2014they\u2019ve got the drive, the charisma, and the fan power to go all the … <\/p>\n

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