Giulia Arena was crowned Miss Italia 2013

Although its winner no longer competes in any international beauty contest, Miss Italia remains the most traditional and best loved beauty competition in Italy. The 2013 edition was recently concluded with the victory of 19 year old Giulia Arena from Messina. It was the first time that the revamped show was telecast by La7, instead of RAI. Pageant organizers celebrated its high ratings and the tv has confirmed Miss Italia will be again be telecast by it next year.

The new Miss Italia is the 10th winner from Sicily. She’s 19 years old and will soon start attending Milan’s Catholic University.