The eighteen-year-old from Liguria wins the beauty pageant in the final at Castello di Santa Severa. Miss Lazio and Miss Calabria also on the podium.
Sarah Maria Rizea, an eighteen-year-old from Liguria, has been crowned Miss Italia 2026. The award ceremony took place at the Castello di Santa Severa, with the final broadcast live on RTV San Marino, RaiPlay, and Media DAB. Host Giulia Salemi and the pageant's patron Patrizia Mirigliani presented the title to the winner, who had reached the final as Miss Liguria.
Second place went to Michela Meli, Miss Lazio, while the third step of the podium was taken by Sara Genova, Miss Calabria. This marks the fifth victory for Liguria in the history of the Miss Italia pageant. The evening concluded the 2026 edition of the famous Italian beauty contest.
Miss Italia is one of Italy's oldest and most famous beauty pageants, founded in 1939 in Stresa as 'Miss Sorriso'. Over the decades, it has evolved from a simple beauty contest into a media event that also evaluates the personality, cultural preparation, and talents of the participants. The event has been organized by the Mirigliani family since 1994, when Patrizia Mirigliani took over its management.
The competition is structured through regional selections that lead to the choice of representatives from each region, who then compete in the national final. Over time, Miss Italia has sought to adapt to social changes, introducing tests of culture, current affairs, and talent in addition to the traditional swimsuit and evening gown parade. Winning represents a springboard for contestants, often leading to careers in entertainment, fashion, or television.
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