Miss Universe Italy 2022 is Virginia Stablum
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.
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Photos: Miss Universe Italy, Luca Petretto / Virginia Stablum / Instagram