Reita Faria
- January 11, 2024
- Pageant Contestant
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Reita Faria |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 23, 1943(1943-08-23) |
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| Birth City | Maharashtra |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Reita Faria Biography
| Birthday | Aug 23 |
| Birth Year | 1943 |
Reita Faria is one of the most popular and richest Pageant Contestant who was born on August 23, 1943 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In 1966, she became Miss World’s first Asian woman. Later, she served as a judge at Miss World and Femina Miss India.
Both she and Manushi were Miss World India winners.
In 1971, she married David Powell, an endocrinologist. Ann Marie and Deirdre are her children.
Reita Faria Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pageant Contestant |
| House | Living in own house. |
Reita Faria is one of the richest Pageant Contestant from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Reita Faria 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was born in Mumbai, India. She attended St. Joseph’s Convent School for girls.
After being Miss World, she decided to enter the medical profession, and opened her own practice in Dublin.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Reita Faria height 5 ft 8 in Reita weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Reita Faria Dating?
According to our records, Reita Faria married to David Powell. As of December 1, 2023, Reita Faria’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Reita Ranked on the list of most popular Pageant Contestant. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Reita Faria celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.
Top Facts about Reita Faria
- Reita Faria was the first Indian woman to win Miss World in 1966.
- She was born on August 23, 1943, in Mumbai, India.
- Faria studied medicine at Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals.
- After winning Miss World, she pursued a career as a doctor.
- Faria is also a trained classical dancer and has performed internationally.
- In 1971, she married David Powell and moved to Dublin, Ireland.
- She has been honored with numerous awards for her contributions to healthcare.
- Faria remains an inspiration for young women in India today.
- She continues to be active in philanthropic work and social causes.
- At age 77, she remains an icon of beauty and grace in India’s cultural history.
Where is Reita Faria now?
Rita is still in Dublin, Ireland and her husband David Powell is an endocrinologist.
Is Reita Faria Indian?
Reita was chosen to represent India at the Miss World contest , becoming the second Indian woman to do so, after Fleur Ezekiel in 1959. In Reita’s own words, she had no formal training, no suitable or fancy wardrobe, not even a passport.
Who is Kumari Reita Faria?
Reita Faria
Title| Miss Bombay 1966 Eve’s Weekly Miss India 1966 Miss World 1966
Who is India's first Miss World?
Reita Faria became the first Indian in 1966 to win the prestigious Miss World title while Manushi Chillar is the last Indian who was crowned in the year 2017.
How much is the salary of Miss World?
The winner of Miss World will get about $1.5 million (above 11 crore rupees) as cash. Miss World will get the salary for 1 year. She will get a lot of free clothes and other beauty products. Free traveling across the world, including hotel accommodation and food.