Who will walk the runway during New York Fashion Week and win $20,000? You decide.
DeAnna Edelen
Must be in the top 15 in their group to advance to the next round.
Voting for this round ends on August 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
About DeAnna Edelen
I am a mom a small business owner and a veteran! I own a small personal training studio in Maryland. I am 60 years young, I like to inspire women that are 50+ that they don’t have to look act or dress like they are 50 plus! CHEERS!
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What makes you the Next Runway Star?
I think I have the look and the confidence to pull off being in the next runway star! Like I said, previously, I like to inspire other people to basically be their very best self, no matter the age! I really think I can inspire a nation!
What would this once in a lifetime experience mean to you and why?
This experience would mean absolutely everything to me as I am just a regular down home girl and I am very relatable to everyone that I meet! I like to live my life in love life and positivity, and I would like to have my light shine on others so they feel the brightness I feel every day!
What are you most proud of about yourself or what have you overcome and why?
I am proud of myself that I was able to serve in the United States Army reserve for 10 years. Another thing I am very proud of is that I started a little business in 2018 all by myself and I’m still by myself. I am a one woman show. My business is thriving and surviving even through these rough economic times. I’m also very grateful that my little business survived the COVID-19 shut down. In 2002, while pregnant with my son, I unfortunately was on the scene when my older sister shot and killed herself. With the grace of God, I was able to make it to the other side of this tragedy with as much positivity as I could muster. I am forever, telling my story to people that are estranged from their family members letting them know love them while they are here because they can be gone in an instant. I urge them to make up with that family member ASAP!
What would you do with the $20,000 cash prize?
If I’m being honest, if I won 20 K, I would pay off all of my debt.
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