FAVORITES: Miss Universe Italy 2022 Top 6 favorite contestants

The Miss Universe Italy 2022 final will take place tonight in Canosa di Puglia and a new queen from a field of 20 incredible women representing various Italian regions will be crowned.

Who will be Miss Universe Italy 2022? Stay tuned to their official social media accounts for more updates.

Based on official photos and videos, here are our final 6 favorites (in alphabetical order):


Abruzzo - Francesca Persiani

Calabria - Hiba Missaoui

Friuli Venezia Giulia - Chiara Davanzo

Liguria - Elena Izzo

Sicilia - Michela Russo

Trentino Alto Adige - Virginia Stablum

Special mentions: Marche, Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta

Photos: Miss Universe Italy

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