The History of Miss Trans Italia International

A historic project and a brand owned by Antonino Nigrelli for over twenty years

Miss Trans Italia International represents the evolution of a historic project that began with the Miss Trans Italia pageant and is connected to brands owned by Antonino Nigrelli. Over the years, the event has developed its own artistic, media and cultural journey, becoming a recognisable presence in the field of events dedicated to the visibility and representation of transgender women.

The origins of Miss Trans Italia

The project began with the Miss Trans Italia pageant, with the aim of creating a space dedicated to the visibility, expression and representation of trans women. Over time, the event consolidated its identity, expanded its audience and developed an increasingly recognisable presence on the national scene.

The creation of Miss Trans Italia Sudamerica

With the growing participation of contestants from South America, particularly Brazil, the project also adopted the name Miss Trans Italia Sudamerica. This development helped broaden the profile of the event and progressively strengthen its international outlook.

The cities that have hosted the pageant

An important part of the pageant’s history is connected to locations such as Viareggio and Torre del Lago, which accompanied different stages of the event’s growth.

The pageant later adopted a travelling format, with events also held in cities such as Bologna and Milano, progressively consolidating its presence throughout Italy.

Media and television growth

The television broadcast on Canale Italia marked a significant stage in the project’s development, helping to expand its audience and strengthen the event’s public profile.

Over the years, the pageant has acquired a significance that goes beyond entertainment and competition, becoming a space for expression, visibility, representation and social recognition for its participants.

The international dimension of the project

The name Miss Trans Italia International now reflects the broader and more contemporary dimension reached by the event, while maintaining continuity with its history and opening its doors to contestants from different countries and backgrounds.

This development reflects a journey built over time, aimed at greater international openness and an increasingly broad representation of the participants’ different experiences and identities.

Ownership of the brand

Miss Trans Italia, Miss Trans Italia Sudamerica, Miss Trans Italia Sudamerica International and Miss Trans Italia International are brands owned by Antonino Nigrelli. The continuity of the project’s ownership and management has helped preserve its identity, recognisability and connection with the history of the event.

Miss Trans Italia Sudamerica International now represents the culmination of a journey built over more than twenty years of activity, while continuing to place the values of visibility, representation, inclusion and international openness at its core.

Past editions and winners

To discover the leading participants from previous editions and view photographs, videos and pageant results, visit the official archive.

Discover the Miss Trans Italia Archive