Miss World Italy 2021 crowned

Claudia Motta from Rome won the coveted title, Miss World Italy 2021, at the spectacular final held in Gallipoli on 26^th September. 25 representatives from all over Italy competed for the chance to succeed Miss World Italy 2019, Adele Sammartino and to represent the nation at Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico.

First runner-up was Lucia La Paglia and second runner up Martina Ballardini.

1-year-old Claudia is a third year Law Student at La Sapienza University in Rome. She is a keen classical and contemporary dancer, which she has practiced since she was a child, and attended the National Dance Academy in Rome.

Claudia said: “It is a privilege to represent the colours 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”.

Claudia will represent Italy at the highly anticipated 70^th Miss World Final in Puerto Rico, where reigning Miss World, Toni-Ann Singh will crown her successor on December 16 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, José Miguel Agrelot.