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Katia Buchicchio, representing Basilicata, was crowned Miss Italy 2025 on Monday, September 15 at PalaSavelli in Porto San Giorgio. The 18-year-old dentistry student from Anzi bested 39 other contestants to win the prestigious national title. Rhythmic gymnastics coach Asia Campanelli, 19, and modern literature student Fanny Tardioli, 24, placed second and third, respectively. Alessia Pelliccioni, Arianna Garofalo, Ludovica Lombardi, Alice Petagna, and Annarosa Cascone were the rest of the Top 8 finalists. Meet the new Miss Italia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Italia (@missitalia) Photos: Miss Italia / Instagram

Lazio's Lucilla Nori was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2025 on Sunday, August 31 at Villa Cafiero in San Ferdinando di Puglia. The 26-year-old professional model and fashion sciences graduate from Anzio triumphed over 20 other contestants to win the national title. Andrea Zanettin and Catalina Jacob were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Giada Folcia and Fania Sorrentino rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 10 were Daphne Lecca, Emma Veritti, Faddya Halabi Troisi, Serena Caredda, and Yasmine Sekrouf. The new Miss Universe Italy succeeded last year's winner Glelany Cavalcante and will now prepare to represent Italy at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Italy (@missuniverseitaly.muit) Photos: Miss Universe Italy / Instagram

Sofia Viola, representing Campania, was crowned Miss Mondo Italia 2025 (Miss World Italy) last June 15 at Ecoresort Le Sirenè in Gallipoli. The 21-year-old aspiring actress from Pozzuoli beat 29 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Lucrezia Mangilli. Gloria Pelari of Lombardia, Elena Colizzi of Puglia, and Alma Hodzic of Emilia Romagna placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. The new Miss World Italy will represent her country at the 74th Miss World competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mondo Italia (@missmondoitalia) Photos: Marco Perulli, Miss Mondo Italia / Instagram

Glelany Cavalcante was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2024 during the national competition held on September 18 at Villa Cafiero in San Fernando di Puglia. The 30-year-old model and entrepreneur originally from Brazil bested 20 other contestants to win the title. She became the first Brazilian and married woman to become Miss Universe Italy. Giada Folcia and Marika Nardozi were named the first and second runners-up while Rachele Perelli and Catalina Jacob rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 10 were Carlotta Maggiorana, Federica Ligato, Angela Etiope, Veronica Siniscalchi, and Carolina Trombatore. The new Miss Universe Italy succeeds last year's winner Carmen Panepinto and will now prepare to represent Italy at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glelany Cavalcante (@glelany) Photos: Miss Universe Italy, Glelany Cavalcante / Instagram

Lucrezia Mangilli bested 24 other competitors to be crowned Miss World Italy 2024 on Sunday, June 16 at at Ecoresort Le Sirenè - Caroli Hotels in Gallipoli. The 23-year-old fashion model from Lombardia succeeds last year's winner Chiara Esposito and will represent Italy at the 73rd Miss World festival. Elena Lot from Friuli Venezia Giulia and Pamela Cesario Greggio from Veneto were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Manuela Paganini and Mariagrazia Ferro rounded out the Top 5 finalists while the rest of the Top 10 were Amira Infanto, Siria Gigliarano, Caterina Gaiardelli, Martina Avagliano, and Elisa De Rossi. Meet the new Miss World Italy: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucrezia Mangilli (@lucreziamangilli) Photos: Miss Mondo Italia, Lucrezia Mangilli / Instagram

From 50 beauties, only the Top 25 have been officially selected to move on to the upcoming final of Miss Mondo Italia 2024 (Miss World Italy). The grand final will be held next Sunday, June 16 at Ecoresort Le Sirenè - Caroli Hotels in Gallipoli. Last year's winner, Chiara Esposito, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Italian TV personality Giorgia Palmas will host the show while singer-songwriter Ivana Spagna will be the special guest performer. The next Miss Mondo Italia is expected to represent Italy at the 73rd Miss World competition. Here are the Top 25 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mondo Italia (@missmondoitalia) Elisa De Rossi (Veneto) Martina Avagliano (Sicilia) Nicole Cena (Lombardia) Giada Dalan (Veneto) Luna Tota (Lazio) Manuela Paganini (Emilia Romagna) Sofia Della Valle (Puglia) Caterina Gaiardelli (Veneto) Rebecca Tulino (Campania) Alessia Schirru (Sardegna) Pamela Greggio (Veneto) Sharon Pierr...

Carmen Panepinto Zavati bested 20 other competitors to be crowned Miss Universe Italy 2023 on Sunday, October 8 at the Lo Smeraldo in Canosa di Puglia. The 24-year-old beauty representing the region of Marche holds a degree in electronics engineering and currently pursuing her master's in biorobotics. Andrea Pepi and Filomena Venuso were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Marcella Marlene Casillo and Camilla Franchetto were the rest of the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 10 were Arianna Galli, Federica Iacopino, Federica Negri, Ginevra Morganti, and Michelle Bonati. The new Miss Universe Italy succeeds last year's winner Virginia Stablum and will now prepare to represent Italy at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Road to the 72nd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Italy (@missuniverseitaly.muit) Photos: Miss Universe Italy / Instagram RELATED POST: Miss Uni...

Tonight, one of the 21 contestants vying for Miss Universe Italy 2023 will walk away with the national title during the final show taking place from 8:30 p.m. GMT+1 (local time) at the Lo Smeraldo in Canosa di Puglia. At the end of the event, outgoing queen Virginia Stablum will crown her successor who will represent Italy at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VIRGINIA STABLUM (@virginia.stablum) As announced earlier, singer and TV personality Daniele Battaglia together with Sportitalia presenter Fabrizia Santarelli will host the show while actor Enzo Salvi, Vittorio Marino, and Luvi will be the invited special guests. From over 40 contestants, only 21 were selected and officially revealed to move forward to the final competition with the help of public voting. One of these beauties will become the next Miss Universe Italy: ABRUZZO - Fabiana Garganella BASILICATA - Lara D'Angiolillo CALABRIA - Francesca...

The Miss Universe Italy 2023 national final will be held this Sunday, October 8 at Lo Smeraldo Canosa di Puglia. A total of 21 beauties from across the country have been selected to compete for the national title currently held by last year's winner Virginia Stablum . The next Miss Universe Italy will be sent to the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this coming November. Who will take home the crown? Meet the contestants: ABRUZZO - Fabiana Garganella BASILICATA - Lara D'Angiolillo CALABRIA - Francesca Comandè CAMPANIA - Filomena Venuso EMILIA ROMAGNA - Angela Di Grazia FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA - Federica Iacopino LAZIO - Arianna Galli LIGURIA - Erika Pisano LOMBARDIA - Lisney Corradin MARCHE - Carmen Panepinto Zavati MOLISE - Vanessa Di Lernia PIEMONTE - Federica Negri PUGLIA - Ginevra Morganti SARDEGNA - Alessia Del Monte SICILIA - Andrea Pepi TOSCANA - Michelle Bonati TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE - Camilla Franchetto UMBRIA - Andrea Ingrosso VALLE D...

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 actor Enzo Salvi together with 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 Gala...

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...