Bologna, August 31, 2026 — Ten different stories, one single goal: to bring Emilia-Romagna as far as possible in the Miss Italy journey. The girls who won the regional titles are now ready to face the national pre-finals at the Palazzo dello Spettacolo in Rome, where the curtain rises on the decisive phase of the competition. Different ages, studies, jobs, and aspirations tell the story of a regional team that is anything but uniform, but united by the desire to challenge themselves.
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Azzurra Mistroni and Marta Bunda
Leading the Emilia-Romagna group will be Azzurra Mistroni, 18 years old, born in Comacchio (Ferrara) and residing in Lagosanto (Ferrara), crowned Miss Emilia-Romagna 2026. She attends a technical economic-commercial institute with a sports focus and works as a sales assistant. Alongside her will be Marta Bunda, 25 years old, born and residing in Imola, crowned Miss Emilia 2026. After graduating in Accounting, she is a graduate student in Languages and Markets and works as a receptionist for a multinational company.
Alice Calvelli and Sara Sciacca
The title of Miss Romagna 2026 went to Alice Calvelli, 22 years old, born in Reggio Emilia and residing in Modena. Graduated in Administration, Finance and Marketing, she works in the accounting and administrative sector. Sara Sciacca, 22 years old, a native of Piacenza, is Miss Elegance Emilia-Romagna 2026: after graduating in Commercial Services, she works at a car dealership.
Camilla Breda and Chiara Manzotti
Among the youngest is Camilla Breda, 18 years old, born in Bergamo but residing in Milano Marittima, chosen as Miss Cinema Emilia-Romagna 2026. She graduated this year from the four-year Scientific High School and attended one year at the acting academy “La casa dell’Attore” in Rome. Double recognition, instead, for Chiara Manzotti, 20 years old, born in Arceto (Reggio Emilia) and residing in Scandiano (Reggio Emilia): she is Miss Miluna Emilia-Romagna and Miss Social Emilia-Romagna 2026. She has started her first year of the degree course in Management Engineering.
Angel Amakye and Jennifer Silva
Then there is Angel Amakye, 18 years old, born in Sassuolo and residing in Reggio Emilia, who will represent the region with the sash of Miss Sport Givova Emilia-Romagna 2026. She graduated from a technical institute with a tourism focus and works as a model. Jennifer Silva, 19 years old, born in Cesena and residing in Rome, is Miss Framesi Emilia-Romagna 2026: graduated, she is a student and model.
Beatrice Fergnani and Giorgia Cavalli
University studies also accompany Beatrice Fergnani, 19 years old, born and residing in Ferrara, Miss Riviera Romagnola 2026. She attends the bachelor’s degree course in Psychology and works as a promoter. Closing the group is Giorgia Cavalli, 18 years old, born in Rimini but residing in Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), awarded with two sashes: Miss Smile Emilia-Romagna 2026 and Miss Italy Chef Emilia-Romagna 2026. She graduated from the Human Sciences High School.
What happens after the pre-finals
At the National Pre-finals in Rome, scheduled from September 1 to 3 at the Palazzo dello Spettacolo, 200 candidates will be present: there will be no traditional runway show, but a real audition in front of the Selection Committee, called to evaluate preparation, personality, modernity, and telegenicity. At the end, 20 girls will earn access to the Miss Italy Academy. They will be joined directly by the 20 winners of the absolute regional titles, for a total group of 40 contestants. Then the Academy will select the girls admitted to the Final, the last step before awarding the title of Miss Italy 2026. The official rules indeed establish a structure in three national stages: Pre-finals, Academy, and Final.
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