Miriam Leone (born April 14, 1985) is an acclaimed Italian actress and former beauty queen who has successfully transitioned from a high-profile media start to becoming one of Italy's most respected dramatic talents. After winning Miss Italia in 2008, she quickly pivoted from television presenting to acting, gaining widespread recognition for her role as the complex and ambitious Veronica Castello in the hit political drama series 1992, 1993, and 1994. Leone has since become a muse for contemporary Italian cinema, starring as the iconic Eva Kant in the stylish Diabolik trilogy (2021–2023) and earning a David di Donatello nomination for her performance in the romantic comedy Marylin has black eyes (2021).