Reita Faria

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Reita Faria is an Indian physician-turned-model who is best known for being the first Asian to win the title of Miss World in 1966. Reita Faria crowned as Miss World in 1966.Reita Farias father worked in a mineral water factory, and her mother owned a salon giving her a middle-class upbringing with one elder sister, Philomena.In her school days, Reita Faria was known for her determination to become a doctor.Apart from being a meritorious student, she was also known for her dressing sense during her school and college years, an attribute that has often been testified by one of her friends Cecilia Menezes.She did her schooling at St. Josephs Convent School, Mumbai. After her schooling, she got admission to Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals to pursue her M.B.B.S. Reita Faria in medical college.Reita Farias pageant journey started with an unexpected entry to Miss Bombay in 1966, followed by Eves Weekly Miss India1966.Faria was selected to represent India at Miss World 1966 after her small yet successful pageant journey.With a few lipsticks, a borrowed saree from acquaintances, and a pair of footwear from a friend she went ahead to participate in the Miss World beauty pageant. But she was so tall that could not fit into those and had to buy a new costume and footwear. [4]The Indian Express.A 23-year-old medical student won the title of Miss World 1966, beating 50 other contestants from all over the world and made history by becoming the first Asian to hold this title.She also won Best Swimsuit and Best Eveningwear titles during the Miss World contests in 1966. Her evening wear was a traditional saree. Reita Faria wearing a saree.