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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.
May 7, 2024 · Dr. Reita Faria is the 1st Asian to win the Miss World crown. Her journey from the bustling streets of Matunga, 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.
Sep 9, 2005 · In her 20s, Faria Alam moved to London, where friends said she lived in a hectic social whirl of parties. After doing some part-time modelling work, she took at job at the Football Association...
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!
- First Asian to win the title of Miss World
- Model, Physician, Beauty Pageant Title Holder
- Reita Faria Powell [1]The Indian Express
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.
Abbé Faria (Portuguese: Abade Faria), or Abbé) (born José Custódio de Faria; 31 May 1756 – 20 September 1819), was a Luso-Goan Catholic priest who was one of the pioneers of the scientific study of hypnotism, following on from the work of Franz Mesmer.
Aug 13, 2021 · 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...
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