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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reita_FariaReita Faria - Wikipedia

    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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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... 👑

  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...