Michela Persico

Michela Persico is an Italian television presenter and journalist who hosts the Rete 4 program "Dalla parte degli animali," which airs each Sunday and focuses on animal advocacy. Her Instagram account, @michelapersico, has 3 million followers. She was previously in a relationship with Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, and the couple's personal life, including her pregnancy and their divorce, drew media coverage. She has publicly discussed her relationship with entrepreneur Umberto Pengo, using irony to address social media criticism over her divorce.