An interview with the 80-year-old beauty who made history in 1966, and her life in Dublin with her endocrinologist husband and two doctor daughters. Learn about her achievements, challenges, hobbies and family in this article. Reita Faria - India's first Miss World (1966) Rita Faria is an Indian model. She won the title of Miss World in the year 1966 and she has also joined the first Indian and Asian-origin female Miss World competition as a judge. She currently resides in Dublin, Ireland with her endocrinologist husband David Powellke. Not Just a Pretty Face: Reita Faria, the first Asian to win Miss World Before “beauty with a purpose” became the motto of the Miss World contest, a 23-year-old medical student from Bombay became the first Asian to win the pageant. Fifty years after her win, Reita Faria looks back at the night that changed her life, and the love it brought her way. Reita Faria was a trailblazer who made history when she became the first Indian and the first Asian to win the Miss World crown in November 1996. Unlike many who pursued entertainment and films ...
