Reita Faria

Grant Medical College

Published: November 1, 2025

Event Date: October 1, 2025

Indian physician, former model

Achievement Award

Event Description

Reita Faria's main challenge was entering the 1966 Miss World pageant with borrowed clothes, a small wardrobe, and no formal training, but she overcame these odds to become the first Indian and Asian woman to win the title.

Summary

She is the first Miss World winner to be qualified as a medical doctor.

Award Details

Miss World 1966

Institution Details