Inna Moll, known to many as María Ignacia Moll Bilbao, recently captured the crown for Miss Universe Chile 2025. Her journey from a young model and influencer to a national beauty queen has inspired many this year. She now gears up to represent Chile at the international competition, set to take place in Thailand.
In a candid conversation with Us Weekly en Español, a well-known media outlet, Inna shared how her early life prepared her for this big moment. She began working at a very young age, just eight years old. This experience taught her discipline, perseverance, and the importance of punctuality and looking sharp. She credits modeling with giving her crucial skills for pageants.
Now 27, Inna also pointed out that her time creating content online helped her handle public pressure. She jokingly said it gave her “cuero de chancho,” a Chilean phrase meaning thick skin. Negative comments do not bother her because she truly knows who she is and what she stands for.
A Childhood Shaped by Modeling
The world of pageants runs in Inna’s family. Her mother, Ana María Bilbao, was Miss World Chile in 1987. Still, Inna insists she never felt pushed to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She found modeling naturally, drawn by her own curiosity and playful spirit. When she was eight, her mother took her to photo shoots and was always by her side. Her first pictures were in pajamas, and she still keeps those catalogs with her sisters. She remembers growing up with lots of protection and constant support from her mother.
That strong family bond remains today. Inna recalls the best advice her mother ever gave her: “always be yourself.” She lives by this motto, especially in her role as an influencer, where she has built a loyal and close online community.
Facing Critics with Authenticity
After her win, Inna faced comments online questioning if she fit the “physical stereotype” of a Chilean woman. True to her confident nature, she responded firmly. She stated that stereotypes are too trivial to represent a whole country. Inna knows she is Chilean and understands what Chilean women embody: bravery, resilience, and strength.
For Inna, being authentic is her best quality. She sees herself as an ordinary girl who grew up in Santiago, with a story much like many other women. She believes this genuine and natural side of her will help people connect with her.
Putting Mental Health First
Inna spends many hours practicing her runway walk and public speaking. But she stresses that her preparation is not complete without caring for her emotional well-being. She says mental health is the most important thing. She works to stay calm, have fun, and remember that everything will be okay. Sometimes the media can be tough, but she trusts her intelligence and knows she has all the tools she needs.
Personal Life and a Surprising Reveal
Beyond her public life, Inna also opened up about her private world. She has been in a relationship for over three years with her Mexican boyfriend, Carlos Prender. He will travel with her to Thailand to cheer her on from the audience. She shared with a smile that she has a man who cares for her, loves her, and is her best friend. She even imagines him as the father of her future children.
The beauty queen also revealed a personal detail few knew: she lives with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She explained that she is a neurodivergent person and sometimes finds it hard to focus, but she has learned to accept it. She knows she never acts with bad intentions, and this gives her confidence. She feels many people will relate to her story.
With a powerful mix of discipline, resilience, and true authenticity, Inna Moll is ready to carry the Chilean flag onto the global stage. She aims to show everyone that beauty truly extends far beyond simple stereotypes.
The Miss Universe 2025 final will take place on Friday, November 21, in Thailand. In the United States, viewers can watch it in Spanish on Telemundo. An English-language broadcast partner has not yet been announced.