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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 who is best known for being the first Asian to win the title of Miss World 1966.
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.
Dec 5, 2023 · Among them, one name stands out prominently – Reita Faria, the first Miss World from India. Her journey to the coveted crown in 1966 not only marked a personal triumph but also symbolized a significant milestone in the nation’s history.
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.
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 ...
Dec 6, 2023 · Reita Faria may not be a household name in India, but she is a remarkable woman who has left an indelible mark on history. In 1966, she became the first Indian and the first Asian woman to win the prestigious Miss World title, beating 51 other contestants from around the world.
Jul 21, 2020 · Meet Reita Faria: India's First Miss World. 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 how she did it... 👑
On 17 November 1966, at London's Lyceum Ballroom, when bookies were betting on who would win the MissWorld crown, her odds were 1:66. But she created history as the first Asian to win the c ...
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...
