Getting to know…ASHTON WOOD

We get up close and personal with the stunning Aussie model, YouTuber, Vlogger, Influencer and social media sensation you should be following…

- SANTI PINTADO

Amazing photo shoot, Ashton, and congrats on making your MAXIM debut. How do you feel?

Thank you! I am so excited and it still feels surreal! I’m SO happy to be a part of the MAXIM fam! This shoot was so much fun. I love the beach, so it felt fitting to shoot at one of my favourite beaches in Australia and also have an old-school Walkman, vintage Esky and sodas as props, to give it an ’80s feel.

Well, you look gorgeous. When do you feel you are at your sexiest?

Thanks! I feel the most sexy when I have been in the sun, and kind of have a glow to me, with beachy-wavy hair, because I feel I’m most myself. I feel true sexiness comes from confidence.

What is your best asset?

I would say my eyes and my energy.

What would people be most surprised to know about you?

I guess a lot of people wouldn’t know I danced for 12 years and I am actually a make-up artist by trade.

For those who don’t know much about you, give us a little more background about yourself and your life story so far.

Well, I’m 28, I am from the Gold Coast and I studied journalism at university, but started to take off on social media about four or five years ago. I fell in love with creating content and using my platform to help others. I recently got back into modelling and really enjoy the creative side of shooting and meeting like-minded and inspiring people along the way. I also have a podcast with my best friend called Common Chaos which has been so much fun to co-host.

Tell us more about this podcast you do with your BFF Cartia Mallan.