Edelfa Chiara Masciotta: From Miss Italy to a Life of Resilience and Creativity

Edelfa Chiara Masciotta is 40 years old today and is a mother of three children. Her career in the entertainment world began with the victory in the Miss Gran Prix contest in 2002, culminating with the win at Miss Italia 2005, where she was crowned by actor Bruce Willis, serving as the jury president. After her triumph, she began to take her first steps on television. She became one of the VIP contestants of the first edition of the talent show on Rai 1 hosted by Milly Carlucci, Notti sul ghiaccio, along with her French master Laurent Tobel, reaching the final. Subsequently, she joined Gabibbo for the new edition of Paperissima Sprint, which she would continue for the 2007-2008 season, before being replaced by Juliana Moreira. The former Miss Italy has also been engaged in various Rai teleshopping broadcasts, lending her face for Chateau d'Ax, and has been the testimonial for several brands such as Lea Foscati, the Boccadamo jewelry line, and the Deborah Milano cosmetics line. After some time, however, she decides to leave acting and the television career. Her first son Andrea, whose father is the director Roberto Cenci, falls ill with type 1 diabetes. 'So, the right thing for me to do was to leave everything and stand by him 100%', she told Corriere. In 2019, her life took a sharp turn. She was indeed the victim of a terrible accident. 'I was hit on the pedestrian crossing and shared photos of the wounds on my face on social media. More than talking about my story, I would like to make an appeal. We must respect the road signs and be more careful. Do not use the cell phone while driving and slow down at intersections. Even if we arrive a little later, who cares', she told Storie Italiane, the program hosted by Eleonora Daniele. Interviewed by Corriere, Edelfa said she had just left the IED when a car hit her full on. 'I still bear the marks today', she confessed. The former Miss Italy had to undergo many operations and found herself 'without a nose'. Today she hears little from one ear - 'I'm also becoming deaf', but, at the moment, she has no intention of undergoing another operation. Edelfa puts all her strength forward and moves on. She is now the founder of Edera, a design studio born together with the architect and photographer Daniele Ratti. Today she is happy, passionate, and immersed in her work. 'When I find myself in front of my blank sheet, all my creativity awakens', she still confided to Corriere.