Biography

Diana Hayden is an Indian actress, model, beauty pageant titleholder, book author, television host, and social worker who won the title of Miss World 1997.Diana grew up in an Anglo-Indian family in the Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities of Andhra Pradesh.When Diana turned 13, her parents were separated that led Diana to earn for her familys subsistence, and She started working at an event management company called Encore. While working at Encore, Diana also did many modelling assignments.Diana, at the age of 21, worked as Public Relation Officer at BMG Crescendo (India) Pvt. Ltd., where she assisted in managing the careers of Indian singers Anaida and Mehnaz Hoosein. Reportedly, it was on Anaidas recommendation that she participated in the Miss India pageant 1997 and won.Diana represented India at the Miss World 1997 pageant held in Seychelles. She competed with 86 other contestants from all over the world. Diana Hayden during Miss World 1997.During the final Questioning round of the pageant, she was asked Why do you want to become Miss World? And her winning answer was I draw inspiration from a famous writer and poet, William Butler Yeats, who once wrote With Dreams Begin Responsibility. Well for me, this title is that dream and the responsibility it brings, I cherish that in a small way I could make a difference and help the dreams of others. Thank you..At Miss World 1997 pageant, Diana was also crowned with Miss World Asia and Oceania and won the titles of Miss Photogenic and Miss Spectacular Swimsuit, making her the only Miss World contestant to win three titles at any Miss World pageant.Diana Hayden, after winning the title of Miss World 1997, was signed up to endorse various brands such as Loreal, Colgate, and Chopard.Apart from being into modelling and endorsing various brands, Diana is also associated with many charities and NGOs such as Child Rights and You, Greenpeace, PETA and many more. Diana Hayden at a hospital.Diana Hayden moved to London during her Miss World tenure. She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Drama Studio London, where she concentrated on Shakespeares work and also got nominated as the Best Actress at the studio.