PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — Thursday, 29th May, 2025 —The people have spoken! With an impressive 7,371 combined likes and shares, Shakem Charles (Contestant #1) has been officially named the 2025 TCI Top Model Fan Favourite, as part of this year’s highly competitive social media challenge.
Running from May 22nd to May 28th, the Fan Favourite Challenge gave the public the power to support their favourite contestant(s) by engaging with posts on the official @tcistopmodel Instagram and Facebook pages. Each like and share counted as a vote—showcasing not only popularity, but also digital reach and community support.
As the top vote-getter, Shakem earns a $150 gift certificate to Da Conch Shack, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most iconic seaside dining spots. The prize celebrates his growing fan base and rising star power within the local fashion and entertainment scene.
This marks Shakem’s second major win in the 2025 TCI Top Model Contest. Earlier this month, he received the 2025 TCI Top Model Mainstream Media Award, following a standout performance during the media challenge interviews. That accolade earned him full-page features in the Turks and Caicos Weekly News, The Sun TCI, and NEWSLINE TCI—the three leading newspapers in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“Shakem continues to prove that he’s not only a fan favourite but a standout model with a clear message and presence,” said Courtney Robinson, Founder and Executive Producer of the TCI Top Model Contest. “His ability to connect with audiences both online and in the media reflects the kind of well-rounded talent we aim to celebrate.”
With two titles already to his name, Shakem Charles heads into the Grand Finale — En Vogue, on Saturday, May 31st at Brayton Hall as a clear front-runner and undeniable force to watch. However, the journey isn’t over — the race to the top is far from decided. In fact, the contest is just heating up. With the pressure on and the spotlight blazing, it’s time for every contestant to step up, bring their best, and leave it all on the runway. The title of The Face of The Turks and Caicos, TCI Top Model 2025, is still anyone’s to claim — and the competition has never been fiercer.
