Diana Hayden

Model, Actress, Television Host, Beauty Pageant Title Holder, Book Author

Indian Hyderabad, India

Quick Info

ProfessionModel, Actress, Television Host, Beauty Pageant Title Holder, Book Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/05/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, India

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Bio/Wiki

Diana Hayden is an Indian actress, television host, model and the winner of Miss World 1997 pageant.
She is the third Indian woman to win the title of Miss World, after Reita Faria in 1966 and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 1994.
She is the only Miss World titleholder to win three sub-titles during the competition: Miss World - Asia and Oceania, Miss Photogenic, and Spectacular Swimwear.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8"
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown
Height (cm)179 cm
Weight (lbs)120 lbs
Figure Measurements34-27-36

Educational Qualification(s)

Matriculation from Osmania University with Bachelor's degree in English
Studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London
Attended Drama Studio London and received a Best Actress nomination for her work with Shakespeare

Personal Life

Grew up in an Anglo-Indian Christian family in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana
At age 13, her parents separated, leading her to work at an event management company called Encore
Worked as a Public Relations Officer at BMG Crescendo managing careers for models
Signed by Avalon Academy in 2006 as the face of the Academy
Currently serves as a celebrity Guest Lecturer for airline personnel training programmes
Hosted Biography with Diana Hayden television series on The History Channel, India in 2005
Hosted Miss Europe in 2001 and 2002 in Lebanon
Endorsed brands including L'Oréal, Colgate, and Chopard
Actively involved with charitable organizations including Child Rights and You (CRY), Greenpeace, PETA, and the Spastics Society of India
Raised awareness about cancer and HIV/AIDS

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date13/09/2013
Spouse NameCollin Dick

Family

SpouseCollin Dick
Children
SonRhys
DaughterArya & Taylor

Career

Debut
Film (South African)Othello, A South African Tale (2006) as "Emilia"
Film (Bollywood)Tehzeeb as "Sheena Roy"
TVBigg Boss Season 2 (Wildcard Contestant in 2008)
Pageantry
Miss India World1997 (Runner-up at Femina Miss India)
Miss World1997 (47th Miss World pageant held in Baie Lazare, Seychelles)
Miss World Sub-titlesMiss World - Asia and Oceania, Miss Photogenic, Spectacular Swimwear
Television
Biography with Diana HaydenThe History Channel, India (2005)
Miss Europe Host2001 and 2002 in Lebanon
Other
AuthorBook titled 'A Beautiful Truth' on personality development and confidence building

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Diana Hayden is an Indian actress, model, beauty pageant titleholder, book author, television host, and social worker.
2. She was crowned Miss World in 1997.
3. Diana grew up in an Anglo-Indian family in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
4. At 13, her parents' separation led her to work at an event management company called Encore and take up modeling assignments.
5. At 21, she worked as a Public Relations Officer at BMG Crescendo (India) Pvt. Ltd.
6. Diana represented India at the Miss World 1997 pageant in Seychelles amongst 86 contestants.
7. Her winning answer during the final questioning round emphasized responsibility and inspired by William Butler Yeats.
8. Irene Skliva crowned her as Miss World 1997, making her the third Miss World from India.
9. She won titles such as 'Miss World – Asia and Oceania,' 'Miss Photogenic,' and 'Miss Spectacular Swimsuit.'
10. After winning Miss World, Diana endorsed brands like L’oreal, Colgate, and Chopard.
11. She supports charities and NGOs like Child Rights and You, Greenpeace, and PETA.
12. Diana resided in London during her Miss World tenure, focusing on Shakespeare's work.
13. She hosted Miss Europe in 2001 and 2002.
14. Diana Hayden authored 'A Beautiful Truth' on personality development and confidence building.
15. She married Collin in a private Las Vegas ceremony.
16. At 32, she froze her eggs due to endometriosis and gave birth to a baby girl in 2016 and twins in 2018.
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