{"id":172,"date":"2025-03-21T01:49:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.covergirl.maxim.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2025-04-09T01:52:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T01:52:31","slug":"maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-tayla-brunger-iscely-rocio-regan-mckenna-elizabeth-resnick-olivia-astolfi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.covergirl.maxim.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/21\/maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-tayla-brunger-iscely-rocio-regan-mckenna-elizabeth-resnick-olivia-astolfi\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxim Cover Girl Competition Spotlight:\u00a0Tayla Brunger, Iscely Rocio, Regan McKenna, Elizabeth Resnick & Olivia Astolfi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cFriday Features\u201d spotlights five standout 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Left: Tayla Brunger, Middle: Iscely Rocio, Right: Olivia Astolfi)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Competition is in high-gear as our first three\u00a0Maxim Cover Girl competitions\u00a0<\/a>of the year charge full-speed ahead. A select few models have already earned their way to the interview rounds and sparked deep debates among our judges. With more interviews still on deck, every contestant is fighting to secure their spot on the coveted list. Meanwhile, the Hot Girl Summer registration window has officially closed\u2014it\u2019s an all-out sprint to the finish line. But don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s still time to throw your hat in the ring. Our renowned\u00a0Cover Girl competition<\/a>\u00a0and the brand-new\u00a0Icon competition<\/a>\u00a0are still open for entrants\u2014but not for long. And remember, your vote matters. Maxim readers play a key role in crowning our champions.\u00a0Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for a Maxim VIP account now and make your voice heard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tayla Brunger (@tayla.brunger<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With piercing eyes, a sun-kissed glow, and an unstoppable physique, Tayla Brunger commands attention in every frame. A D1 athlete, she spends her days grinding in the gym and dominating the track, proving that strength and beauty go hand in hand. Her portfolio is a testament to her love for the outdoors and dedication to fitness, featuring breathtaking shots from Italy, Greece, Hawaii, and France. And she\u2019s not just collecting passport stamps\u2014she\u2019s stacking wins. Brunger has muscled her way into the Quarterfinals of the Cover Girl competition and secured a spot in the Icon competition\u2019s Emerald League, proving she\u2019s got what it takes to go all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iscely Rocio (@iscelyrocio<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With Bolivian, Japanese, and Italian heritage, Iscely Rocio is proud of her captivating cultural blend. At 31 years young, she\u2019s mastered the art of living life to the fullest. Her secret? She always wears a radiant smile, spends quality time with family and friends, and stays committed to keeping her beach bod in peak form with gym sessions and Pilates. Outgoing, kind-hearted, and undeniably star material, she\u2019s got both the charisma and the looks to turn heads. Rocio has already locked in a Quarterfinal spot in the Cover Girl competition, and with just three more wins, she\u2019ll be facing the judges for that all-important interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regan McKenna (@regan_mckenna<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some models have beauty, some have presence\u2014Regan McKenna has both. A Quarterfinalist in the Maxim Cover Girl competition, she\u2019s got that undeniable \u201cit\u201d factor\u2014the kind that stops you in your tracks. Fresh off a Parisian fashion adventure, McKenna doubled down on her love for modeling, drawing inspiration from the city\u2019s high fashion and artistic energy. But she\u2019s not just a runway queen\u2014when she\u2019s not turning heads in fashion capitals, you\u2019ll find her soaking up the sun at the beach, strumming her guitar by a campfire, or getting lost in the world of art (Her Louvre visit was a dream come true.) And don\u2019t get tricked by her beauty\u2014McKenna knows how to handle herself. Whether it\u2019s throwing axes or throwing punches, she\u2019s got skills that go beyond the catwalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elizabeth Resnick (@happyhealthyandhot_elizabeth<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Resnick isn\u2019t just breaking barriers\u2014she\u2019s rewriting the narrative. Born in 1966, this double-certified health and weight loss coach is on a mission to prove that age is just a number\u2014and she\u2019s got the receipts to back it up. With nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram, Resnick is an absolute force on social media, inspiring thousands with her wellness wisdom and no-excuses attitude. One of her secrets? Clean eating\u2014which is why she wrote\u00a0The Happy Healthy and Hot Cookbook<\/em>, bringing her formula for looking and feeling incredible to the masses. Her hard work and dedication have propelled her to the Cover Girl Finals, Hot Girl Summer Finals Qualifier, and the Icon Gold League, proving she\u2019s a true powerhouse in the competition. When she\u2019s not coaching, writing, or creating content, she\u2019s hiking, traveling, and enjoying family time. A passionate dog lover, Resnick supports\u00a0Rescue City<\/a>, making a difference one pup at a time. And if you haven\u2019t seen her on local news yet, now\u2019s your chance\u2014check it out here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Olivia Astolfi (@olivia_astolfi<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By day, Olivia Astolfi is a force in the world of medical device and insurance sales, but her true dream? Gracing the cover of a world-renowned magazine\u2014and she\u2019s well on her way. A self-proclaimed old soul, Astolfi finds peace in reading, writing, and crocheting. She\u2019s making serious moves in the Maxim Cover Girl competition, securing spots as a Hot Girl Summer Semi-Final Qualifier and Cover Girl Semi-Finalist. Her journey is also deeply personal. With a grandmother who battled breast cancer three times, Astolfi has chosen to support the\u00a0Breast Cancer Research Foundation<\/a>, a cause that reminds us all to cherish life and chase our dreams\u2014just like she is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFriday Features\u201d spotlights five standout 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition contenders. Competition is in high-gear as our first three\u00a0Maxim Cover Girl competitions\u00a0of the year charge full-speed ahead. A select few models have already earned their way to the interview rounds and sparked deep debates among our judges. With more interviews still on deck, every contestant … <\/p>\n

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