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The details for this year's Miss Universe Italy national final have been announced. Miss Universe Italy 2023 will take place live from 8:30 p.m. (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 8 at Lo Smeraldo in Canosa, Puglia. Hosts of the evening will be Italian singer and TV personality Daniele Battaglia together with Sportitalia presenter Fabrizia Santarelli. Italian actors Enzo Salvi, Vittorio Marino, and Luvi will be guests on the much-awaited night of glamour and entertainment. Former Miss Universe Italy Viviana Vizzini will also grace the event with outgoing queen Virginia Stablum who will pass the crown to her successor. You don't want to miss the special celebration of the beauty, elegance, and talent of Italian women. Forty-three of them are currently vying for a place in the Top 21 and the coveted title of Miss Universe Italy 2023. One of these beauties will have the opportunity to represent Italy at Miss Universe 2023: Andrea Ingrosso Andrea Pepi Angela DI Grazia Anna Galasso Arianna

The national final for the Miss Universe Italy 2023 pageant has been officially announced to take place on Sunday, October 8. This year's competition is set to return to the charming and majestic venue, the Lo Smeraldo Ricevimento di Lusso in Puglia, Canosa. Grieco Hotel has also been revealed as the official residence. Contestants from different regions of Italy, who are yet to be officially introduced, will be vying for the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Last year's winner Virginia Stablum who participated in the 71st Miss Universe in January will crown her successor at the culmination of the much-awaited event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Italy (@missuniverseitaly.muit) Photos: Miss Universe Italy / Instagram

Virginia Stablum, representing Trentino Alto Adige, bested 19 other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe Italy 2022 on Sunday, September 18 at the Lo Smeraldo in Canosa di Puglia. The 24-year-old model and influencer is no stranger to the limelight, having joined the dating show "Uomini e Donne" in 2018. She will now prepare to represent Italy at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in January. Michela Russo of Sicilia and Chiara Davanzo of Friuli Venezia Giulia were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Elena Izzo of Liguria and Sofia Ferraris of Lombardia rounded out the Top 5. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were the representatives of Abruzzo, Francesca Persiani, Calabria, Hiba Missaoui, Emilia Romagna, Domiziana Cappa, Piemonte, Manuela Noaro, and Puglia, Swani Dinoia. Meet the new Miss Universe Italy: View this post on Instagram A post shared by VIRGINIA STABLUM (@virginia.stablum) Photos: Miss Universe Italy , Luca Petretto / Virginia

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

The Miss Universe Italy 2022 contestants representing various regions of Italy have all been revealed. One of them will walk away with the national title in a few days and prepare for the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Who will be the next beautifully confident woman who will raise the Italian flag on the global stage? Let's find out during the national final this Sunday, September 18 at the Lo Smeraldo Ricevimente di Lusso in Puglia, a fantastic venue in Canosa. Meet the 20 contestants: ABRUZZO - Francesca Persiani BASILICATA - Giada Pelusi CALABRIA - Hiba Missaoui CAMPANIA - Ginevra Pianelli EMILIA ROMAGNA - Domiziana Cappa FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA - Chiara Davanzo LAZIO - Giulia Zangrilli LIGURIA - Elena Izzo LOMBARDIA - Sofia Ferraris MARCHE - Alissa Polizzi MOLISE - Francesca Capone PIEMONTE - Manuela Noaro PUGLIA - Swami Dinoia SARDEGNA - Sofia Monetti SICILIA - Michela Russo TOSCANA - Vanessa Spoto TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE - Virginia Stablum UMBRIA - Agnese Quattranni

Miss Universe Italy 2022 national final will be held on Sunday, September 18 at the Lo Smeraldo Ricevimenti di Lusso in Puglia. A total of 20 regional finalists will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent Italy at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Italian singer Daniele Battaglia will host the show along with influencer Stephanie Bellarte. Guests include Comedian Alessandro Politi and "Tali e Quali" winner Daniele Si Nasce. The selection committee that will evaluate the finalists in swimsuits, evening gowns, and interviews consists of former Miss Universe Italy Viviana Vizzini, entrepreneur and beauty expert Claudia Orlando, pageant coach Carlos Wiher, and makeup artist Giordano Conti. Who will be the next Miss Universe Italy? Here are the names of the official contestants: Aurora Larghi Agnese Quattranni Alissa Polizzi Chiara Davanzo Domiziana Maria Anna Cappa Elena Izzo Francesca Capone Francesca Persiani Gabriella Bonizzardi Giada Pelusi Ginevra Pia

Valle d'Aosta representative, Rebecca Arnone, was crowned Miss Mondo Italia 2022 (Miss World Italy 2022) in a glittering competition held on Saturday, June 18 at Villa dei Fiori in Gallipoli. The 19-year-old model and biological sciences student at the University of Turin succeeds last year's winner Claudia Motta. Apart from modeling since the age of 15, she enjoys spending her free time with her closest friends, painting, and writing. She loves listening to metal-rock music and is a fan of the Italian rock band Måneskin. Composing short stories is what she considers her greatest passion. Rebecca is expected to represent Italy at the 71st Miss World pageant, whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Italy has yet to win the Miss World pageant since its first participation in 1954. The country's highest placement was first runner-up (second place) with Giorgia Palmas in 2000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mondo PLV (@missmondoplv)

Claudia Motta was crowned Miss Mondo Italia 2021 (Miss World Italy) in a glittering national competition held last September 26 at Villa dei Fiori in Gallipoli. The 21-year-old law student from Rome bested 24 other beauties from across her country to succeed Miss Mondo Italia 2019, Adele Sammartino. Lucia La Paglia and Martina Ballardini were respectively named the first and second runners-up while Isabella Marchetti and Aurora Vella completed the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss World Italy is a keen classical and contemporary dancer, which she has practiced since she was a child, and attended the National Dance Academy in Rome. She will now prepare to represent Italy at the 70th Miss World pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico this December. “It is a privilege to represent the colors of my nation and a great responsibility to carry on the "Autism On The Road Project"  that I will present at Miss World. Puerto Rico is waiting for me,” she said. Photos: Miss Mondo Italia

Caterina Di Fuccia was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2021 during a national competition held in Rome last Sunday, September 26. The 24-year-old teacher and runway coach from Marcianise is no stranger to pageantry as she was Top 16 at Miss Mondo Italia 2016 and Top 10 at Miss Italia 2019. Caterina succeeds Viviana Vizzini and will now prepare to represent her country at the 70th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Eilat, Israel in December. Photos: Miss Universe Italy

Italy's Viviana Vizzini is considered one of the early front-runners in the upcoming 69th Miss Universe pageant this May in Florida, USA. The 27-year-old communications sciences and marketing student who hails from Sicily was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2020 last December and earned her right to represent her country at Miss Universe. In her official bio at Miss Universe, Viviana is described as someone who uses her knowledge to leverage herself as Miss Universe Italy and is committed to seeking ways to improve the lives of women around the world. She works as an ambassador for the Italian Red Cross and provides support to Casa Penelope, a place of refuge for women who need safe housing. Viviana is proud of her Sicilian heritage and believes life is about the journey and that with each day, she can find something new to learn or appreciate about humanity. If she wins Miss Universe, she will be the first-ever Italian representative to take home the title. Italy has never won Miss Un