Mollie Wilson
Naturally, my first reaction was to cry. I wear my heart on my sleeve, so there were really no other options! I then immediately called my mom in MT and my village in Sorsogon, Philippines. For the first time, I had won the overall title for my division, but I wasn’t wearing a Montana sash. I had the honor of representing my homeland, the Philippines. Suddenly that moment felt so serene and much bigger than a crown, as it is a moment I will treasure for the rest of my life. As Filipinos, we carry the beautiful belief of kapwa. Kapwa is a Filipino value centered around togetherness. Recognizing that the people around us are part of our story, too. That is why this crown has never felt like something I won alone. It carries the love, encouragement, and dreams of the people who have been part of my journey.
What is your hidden talent?
One of many many hidden talents is mermaiding. I’m a flow artist at heart, so I’ve always loved movement and finding creative ways to express myself. Mermaiding has become my newest passion. There’s so much magic in slipping into a mermaid tail and entering a world beneath the surface. It’s a unique and beautiful perspective of water that you simply can’t get from above.
What is your favorite memory of Miss Bikini US?
Winning Miss Bikini Hostess my first year at Miss Bikini US is a memory I’ll carry with me forever. It was the first award I had ever received, but what made it so meaningful wasn’t the title itself, it was what it represented. I’ve always led with kindness and would do anything I could for someone, even a stranger, without expecting recognition or anything in return. For the first time, I felt like those little things I naturally do were being seen, appreciated and acknowledged. Being recognized for who I am as a person, not just what I could accomplish, touched my heart in a way I’ll never forget.
What’s something people would never guess about you?
People might be surprised to know that I’m a total tomboy at heart. I’ve always loved figuring out how things work and learning skills that have absolutely nothing to do with the modeling world. I’ve been learning car wrapping, PPF, and window tinting, and I’ve become a little obsessed. It’s definitely a funny contrast to the pageant gowns and heels, but I love having a unique creative outlet that’s completely different from what people might expect. I guess there’s more to this pageant queen than meets the eye!
Driven by a passion to elevate others, my unique journey has taught me how to navigate the challenges of the industry as a tattooed model, giving me a different perspective with tremendous insight to share with the next generation. I am a creative powerhouse who despite the odds, lives to inspire. My modeling journey, television experience, and unique passions for flow arts and mermaid artistry have taught me the true art of performance, confidence, and presence. It is an absolute honor to be selected as an official coach, my ultimate mission has always been to aspire to inspire. I would love to show new but also returning contestants that true beauty begins with being your authentic self, uplifting others and teaching others how even the smallest act of kindness can ripple into everlasting change, both on and off the stage. I am truly someone who lives to give.
- Times Square Billboard Feature officially featured on a major New York City billboard this year as the reigning Miss Bikini Model 2026 for Timeless Beauty production
- Apple Bottoms Campaign featured model for an exclusive high-fashion brand collaboration
- Miami Swim Week featured runway model for designers including Sewhi Kini’s, Kasey Bass Swim, Kona Kina’s, Katya Suzdaleva, Tipe Swimwear, Amber Leto, Veekini, Lamay Bodies Swimwear, Luna Luxury Swim, and Brasileida
- Official Pageant Mentorship sponsored and flown out to Hawaii to coach and mentor little pageant queens for the K Rockstar Pageant during my Miss Bikini Oasis 2024 reign
- Los Angeles / Preview Models runway model in the high-fashion Illusion Show produced by America’s Next Top Model winner Laura James
- New York Fashion Week featured VIP runway modeled for major productions including Haus of Chainz & Timeless Beauty. Designers; Timeless Beauty, Selfmade Leathers, Helen Gerro, Kustom Krations, One Petticoat, Bernado, Carlyle, Majestic, Amber Leto, High Demand, and Luna Luxury
- Memphis Swim Week featured VIP model for the Memphis’s historic first Swim Week showcase at The Memphis Peabody produced by Kindly Myers
- Media & Editorial Feature official Getty Images feature shot by renowned photographer Mark Gunter
- Miss Bikini Backstage Reality Show featured cast member and reality television veteran for seasons 1 through 4
- Live Entertainment Performer showcasing expert flow artistry through specialized acts of fire eating and dynamic hula hooping
What I love about Miss Bikini:
I love Miss Bikini because of the incredible transformation it brings, which is exactly what I experienced firsthand. I came to Miss Bikini my first year simply to have a fun experience and spread positive vibes as I wasn’t focused on winning. I was completely new to this lifestyle and had no idea how to properly walk in an evening gown. I just knew from seeing Miss Bikini’s social media that I wanted to be in that space and meet beautiful women who aspire to inspire like me. This organization truly became the ultimate model bootcamp for me. It challenged me to elevate my skills, helped grow my passion for fashion, and evolved the already confident woman I was before. There are a lot of reasons why I choose to come back as I will treasure these memories for the rest of my life. Through Miss Bikini, I have made lifelong friends who are closer to me than people I have known for decades. The Bikini Tribe is a powerful sisterhood built on genuine empowerment, and there is truly nothing else like it out there.
Can I model if I have tattoos?
Think tattoos or growing up in a small town could hold you back from becoming a model? Miss Bikini® celebrates tattooed models, alternative beauty and aspiring models from small towns across America. Our experienced Miss Bikini coaches help contestants build confidence, improve their runway walk, master posing and prepare for pageant competition, fashion shows, swimwear modeling and photo shoots. You don’t need to come from a major city or fit the traditional pageant mold—Miss Bikini gives unique women the modeling training, pageant coaching and national platform to stand out, tell their story and begin building a career.