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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.
Aug 23, 2023 · Reita Faria is an Indian physician and model who won the Miss World title in 1966, beating 50 other contestants. She also visited Vietnam with Bob Hope during the war and faced controversy for her actions.
Reita Faria is a physician and the first Asian woman to win the Miss World title in 1966. She represented India with a saree and faced controversy in Vietnam during her visit with Bob Hope.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jul 7, 2015 · Reita Faria was India’s first ever Miss World in 1966, taking the world by storm and inspiring millions.
