# Giada Folcia crowned Miss Universe Italy 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miss-universe-italy-2026-competition > Updated: 2026-09-01T08:14:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. The Miss Universe Italy 2026 competition concluded in San Ferdinando di Puglia with the crowning of Giada Folcia. A 36-year-old model from Monza, Folcia emerged victorious from a group of 21 finalists during the national final held at Villa Cafiero. Folcia’s victory grants her the opportunity to represent Italy at the Miss Universe global finals, which are scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico. Following her win, she expressed her intention to use her platform for social advocacy, specifically focusing on women’s rights, raising awareness against violence against women, and supporting vulnerable children and those undergoing long-term hospitalizations. The competition progressed through several stages, including photo shoots, interviews, and evening gown and swimwear segments. Among the previous finalists was Anna Corazza, a fashion design student representing Friuli Venezia Giulia. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Giada Folcia crowned Miss Universe Italy 2026 Giada Folcia has been crowned Miss Universe Italy 2026 in San Ferdinando di Puglia. She will represent Italy at the global Miss Universe finals in Puerto Rico. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giada-folcia-crowned-miss-universe-italy-2026 ### 2026-08-26: Miss Universe Italy 2026 finalists compete in Puglia Twenty-one finalists are competing in San Ferdinando di Puglia for the Miss Universe Italy 2026 title, with the winner set to represent the country at the global finals in November. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-universe-italy-2026-finalists-compete-in-puglia ### 2026-08-16: Mister Italia 2026: 70 contestants advance to national prefinals Seventy contestants are competing in the Mister Italia 2026 national prefinals in Giulianova, aiming for a spot in the final 30 to compete for the title in Pescara. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mister-italia-2026-70-contestants-advance-to-national-prefinals --- Cite as: Giada Folcia crowned Miss Universe Italy 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/miss-universe-italy-2026-competition