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Reita Faria Powell [1] ( née Faria; born 23 August 1943) [2] is an Indian physician, former model and the winner of Miss World 1966 pageant. She is the first Miss World winner to be qualified as a medical doctor.
Aug 23, 2023 · Reita Faria is an Indian physician who is best known for being the first Asian to win the title of Miss World 1966. Check this page to read her biography - career, hobbies & much more!
Dec 18, 2016 · Before “beauty with a purpose” became the motto of the Miss World contest, a 23-year-old medical student from Bombay became the first Asian to win the pageant. Fifty years after her win, Reita Faria looks back at the night that changed her life, and the love it brought her way.
Dec 5, 2023 · Reita Faria’s reign as Miss World 1966 served as an inspiration for countless young women in India and around the world, demonstrating that beauty, grace, intelligence, and determination could indeed open doors to unprecedented opportunities and break down barriers.
Feb 12, 2022 · On 17th November 1966, in London, Reita Faria, the Indian representative, was about to take the stage for the Miss World pageant at the Lyceum Ballroom on Wellington Street, London. She won the Miss World 1966 title that night and came home with the crown and pride in her eyes.
In 1966, Reita Faria participated in a coveted beauty pageant in London with no professional wardrobe or training. But she went on to win the crown. This is ...
May 7, 2024 · Dr. Reita Faria, renowned as the first Asian to win the Miss World crown, stands as a symbol of resilience and determination. Her journey from the bustling streets of Matunga in Mumbai to the global stage of beauty and later to the noble profession of medicine is a testament to the power of self-belief and hard work.
Dec 6, 2023 · Reita not only won the crown but also earned the sub-titles of ‘Best in Swimsuit’ and ‘Best in Eveningwear.’ On November 17, 1966, at the Lyceum Ballroom in London, Reita Faria created history by becoming the first Asian woman and the first Indian to win the coveted Miss World title.
Jan 1, 2024 · MUMBAI, India - In 1966, Reita Faria made history by becoming the first Asian woman to be crowned Miss World. Her groundbreaking win sent shockwaves through conservative Indian society at...
Nov 15, 2019 · Reita Faria was the first Indian to win the Miss World beauty competition in 1966. She was studying medicine in Mumbai when the contest turned her life upside down.
