Miami Beauty Named Playboy's Miss August

Francesca Frigo goes from turning heads on Miami Beach to national spotlight

Playboy magazine is once again going back to the talent well known as Miami Beach for its August issue.

The issue, which is hitting stands Friday, features Miami's own Francesca Frigo as its Playmate of the Month.

The 24-year-old was actually born in Venezuela but moved to the Magic City after high school, so we'll gladly claim her as our own.

"I am a rebellious free spirit, and I loved Miami instantly," said Frigo in a press release. "I am now 100% a Miami girl." 

Frigo, who attended the Miami International University of Art & Design, apparently spends a lot of time on the beach, playing volleyball and walking her four dogs.

She said she was approached by Playboy talent scouts on two separate occasions to pose in the magazine before finally agreeing.

"I was shocked when I first learned I was Miss August!" said Frigo. "Now I just want to enjoy the experience and see where it takes me from here."

You can catch Frigo on "South Florida Today" on NBC Miami next Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m.

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