Ashley Hobbs

Meet Ashley Hobbs, Playboy's Playmate of the Month for December 2010. This natural blonde packs striking blue eyes, a ¼ Hawaiian vibe, and measurements of 34C-27-32 that shine in 5'6" of beach-ready curves. Raised in Kailua on Oahu's sunny shores, she grew up surrounded by waves – perfect for her sexy style in wet bikinis and tropical scenes.

Her middle name, Ku'ulei, means 'beloved' in Hawaiian, and her family back home snapped up every copy of that sold-out December issue. Ashley started modeling as a kid, even popping up as an extra in a Barbie commercial. At 18, friends pushed her toward Playboy. She auditioned at the Mansion, nailed her test shoot – despite fainting once under those hot lights from skipping breakfast – and landed the Christmas centerfold.

Before the spotlight, she supervised a nonprofit helping people with cerebral palsy and chased a communications degree. Now based in LA (born September 3, 1989, in Harbor City, California), her career took off. With tattoos and piercings adding edge, Ashley bonds with fellow Playmates like family. She's living that dream, one steamy pose at a time – say aloha to pure island allure.