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    Reita Faria Powell (née Faria; born 23 August 1943) 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Dec 18, 2016 · Fifty years after her win, Reita Faria looks back at the night that changed her life, and the love it brought her way. 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.

  5. Reita Faria (Miss World 1966) Wiki, Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More. Reita Faria is an Indian model. She had won the title of Miss World 1996. She is best known for being the first Asian woman to be crowned with the title of Miss World.

  6. Feb 12, 2022 · Rita Faria won every heart by becoming the first Indian/Asian to win the Miss World crown in 1966. She created history and inspired many numerous young women who were just beginning to set foot into the outside world. Her courage and determination played a significant role in her victory.

  7. 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 ...

  8. Reita Faria, now a physician was crowned Miss World on 17 November 1966. That day she created history by becoming the first Indian to win the coveted title. Watch her journey. ...more. It was...

  9. Jul 7, 2015 · Reita Faria was India’s first ever Miss World in 1966, taking the world by storm and inspiring millions.

  10. 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 a spur of the moment decision to take part in the contest...