Joanne Galea was recently awarded Miss Italia nel Mondo by Barcelona Lounge Bar at Piazza Montekristo. The Miss Italia nel Mondo was organised by Modelle International under the direction of Sue Rossi and Claudia Calleja. Joanne will be travelling to Reggio di Calabria for the final of Miss Italia nel Mondo to be held on 25 June, which will be transmitted Live on Rai Uno and Rai International. Joanne will be also invited to visit the Mila Shon showroom and stores in Milan and will be meeting various designers to view the 2012 collection.

During the event a fashion show by Koko displayed the latest exclusive evening dresses, while Mangano by Street Fashion dressed all the contestants taking part. Entertainment was provided by Alison Ellul and Kurt Calleja and band. Joanne was awarded various gifts by 202 Jewellers, Obisimed by A.T.G Co. Ltd, Gabrini cosmetics, John Frieda Hair Care products and a photo shoot by Wil Camilleri. First runner-up was Danielle Darmanin who was awarded a contract with Obesimed where she will be travelling to Germany to attend a general conference and take part in photo shoots while Yasmin Falzon came second runner-up.

Thanks also goes to Barcelona Bar, Montekristo, Natasha Polidano using Gabrini cosmetics Wispers Nail crazy.com, photographers, JJ Chircop, Robert Mifsud and Bernard Polidano. The event will be transmitted on Net TV on Tuesday at 8.30pm