Plus-Size Model Takes Second Place in Miss Italy Contest She may not have won the crown during this year's Miss Italy contest, but Paola Torrente is still a winner. Named as a "masterpiece of nature" by the people she inspired, the size 14 model was given an overwhelming number of positive comments over her feat. Torrente came in second place in the annual Miss Italy contest, next to this year's queen, Rachele… October 14, 2016 Plus Size Trending, Plus-Size Models