Virginia Stablum to Miss Universe: “I would like to be the first mulatto to bring home the crown”

Virginia Stablum represents Italy at Miss Universe 2022. She wants to bring the value of multiculturalism to the competition: “I am a mixture of different cultures, but I am 100% Italian and I can represent Italians”.

Author: Giusy Dente

Virginia stable will fly to New Orleans to represent Italy in the Miss Universe final which will take place on January 14, 2023 (71st edition). the title of Miss Universe Italy it is for her a responsibility, but also a possibility. On the one hand, he may be the first Italian to win the crown (our country never won), but, on the other hand, it is a precious opportunity for her to highlight issues that are particularly close to her. The 24-year-old has varied family tree: on the competition stage want to represent multiculturalism, the pride of belonging to different worlds. In fact, Virginia was born to Italian parents, but she has a German and a Nigerian grandmother: this was never a limitation for her, but an added value. However, many turned up their noses at her victory, as he was representing Italy in New Orleans. about thirty so “little thirty”. But for Virginia these sterile considerations are not a problem, because she has clear ideas about herself. “I think I can represent Italians,” she proudly told Fanpage.it.

About thirty for Miss Universe

Virginia Stablum (formerly Miss Cover Girl at Miss World 2017) was proclaimed Miss Universe Italy 2022 last September. 24 years old in his thirties she defeated the competition of the other beautiful candidates for the title and, along with the band, the participation in the international final of the competition arrived in a certain way. This year will take place in New Orleans. There will be a first selection and then the final night, which will end with the announcement of the winner.

This year the regulation has changed: “The criteria with which we will be evaluated will be different: 50% for the interview (they will ask general knowledge questions), 25% for the evening dress (we are deciding on the various styles together) and 25% % for the competition in national costume. We’ve decided on a place in Italy and we’re creating a dress that represents this place and our Italian spirit.”

Italy has never managed to climb to the top step of the podium: is this the right time? Virginia knows she has a responsibility, but also a big chance. Victory for her would be an honor from two points of view: would be the first Italian to triumph, but also the first mulatto. His family has always breathed multiculturalism, a value he intends to represent in the competition.

“I never found a limit, on the contrary: I think it could be an extra chance to take home the crown in this case, or in any case a goal”, he confided to Fanpage.it. And on the Miss Universe stage she also intends to talk about another topic that is dear to her, the gender difference: “I think there is still a lot of economic disparity, in the possibilities you have. I would like to join the women and bring more information on this issue.”

Virginia Stablum, Miss Italiana and multicultural beauty

Virginia grew up in a family that taught her values of sharing and inclusionand, developed an open and curious mentality towards the world, respectful of all cultural expressions. She loves to travel, dealing with people who are different from her: “It’s essential to live life to the fullest, because you can experience and discover amazing things, to improve yourself,” she explained. Is it over there it’s a mix of different cultures and she is proud of it, but has no doubts: “I am 100% Italian”. That is why she lives serenely with some of the criticisms that have been leveled at her, the fact that not embody the typical Italian beauty.

But then what is the beauty? For Virginia: “It comes from kindness, from the way you behave with people, from behaviors: beauty in itself is useless”. That is why he thinks that his values ​​and his education can be this fundamental added value, on a stage like Miss Universe: in addition to being one of the most prestigious competitions, it is by nature a comprehensive competition, which invites openness, inclusion and which brings in its name the call to multiculturalism.

Source: Fan Page IT

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