Guiding Them to Exciting Model Search Events, Venues and Exotic Locations Worldwide
Angnel Bhathal
Miss Swimsuit USA 2024
Dr. Angel Bhathal is a trailblazer, the first Canadian and first woman with her doctorate to become Miss Swimsuit USA International. She hopes to inspire women and girls to continue to break glass ceilings and not be afraid to think outside of the box. Angel grew up in the coldest city in Canada, Winnipeg, completed her Doctor of Pharmacy in Edmonton, at the University of Alberta, and now currently works and lives in Toronto, Canada. Angel has served to advance patient care in hospitals, pharmacies, and for non-profits.
Through Swimsuit USA International, Angel has traveled and escaped the cold Canadian winters and expanded her modeling experiences working with swimwear brands from around the world. Angel cherishes her experiences at Swimsuit USA International as it prepared her for her debut as a model walking in "Miami Swim Week" in May 2024.
In 2023, Angel was recognized as Canada's Top 3 Mentors at the Women's Empowerment Awards. She enjoys mentoring women and girls in pharmacy, their careers, and in pageants. Angel is also an advocate for Plan International, where she has planned and hosted events in support of raising funds and awareness for gender equity and literacy internationally!
In Angel’s spare time, she can be found going for walks by the waterfront, gratitude journaling, and traveling the world. Angel speaks English, French, Punjabi, Japanese, and has traveled to 47 countries.
"Swimsuit USA International is more than a model search or a pageant, it is a family. There is a reason why so many contestants, judges, photographers, sponsors, staff, and VIPs come back to this system every year. It is because Swimsuit USA International fosters a supportive and invaluable community. Over the last three years, I have seen myself and the contestants by my side grow. I have established lifelong friendships from this network of incredible people. I have utter admiration for the former SUSA queens and contestants I have met, this sisterhood of celebrating each other is what makes SUSA so special. Thank you Kathy for every opportunity you provide all of us - we love you!”
- Angel Bhathal
Watch Beyond the Sash
Follow the life of Kathy Wheatley, an organizer of bikini/model searches. Over the course of a year, Kathy and other event coordinators will conduct multiple regional bikini/model searches throughout the US and across multiple countries. The goal of these contests is to discover the 75 best contestants to compete in the world finals in Mexico for the title of Miss Swimsuit USA International.
Headquarters
in Houston, Texas
The Swimsuit USA International Model Search is one of the largest and fastest-growing model searches known worldwide. Hundreds of young ladies participate in preliminary competitions to advance to the World Finals.
Swimsuit USA International is geared to provide women with opportunities to further enhance their modeling careers. Contestants learn modeling fundamentals, build their portfolios, live a healthy lifestyle and build a professional network with various industry leaders such as movie and television producers, casting directors, magazine editors and top photographers from around the globe.
Contestants build long-lasting friendships and memories that last a lifetime!
Experienced Professionals
Swimsuit USA International, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a worldwide organization with many experienced professionals who pride themselves on providing industry-leading promotional events.
Born from a marriage of industry knowledge and experience, Swimsuit USA International is excited to achieve its greatness through the hard work and leadership of Kathy Wheatley and her experienced staff.
