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'''Diana Hayden''' (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who was the first runner-up [[Femina Miss India]] 1997 and represented India at [[Miss World 1997]], which she won. She was also crowned as the "[[Miss World 1997#Continental Queens of Beauty|Miss World - Asia and Oceania]]" during the Miss World contest. In addition, Hayden won the titles ''[[Miss World#Fast track events|Miss Photogenic]]'' and ''[[Miss World#Miss World Best in Swimsuit|Spectacular Swimwear]]''. She is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles during the competition.<ref name="Miss India_1997">{{cite web|url=http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Miss_India_winners:_1997|title=Femina Miss India winners: 1997|publisher=|website=Indpaedia.com |accessdate=15 February 2018}}</ref> In 2008, she was a celebrity contestant in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/Diana-Hayden-in-Bigg-Boss-house/articleshow/3482203.cms|title=Diana Hayden in Bigg Boss house|publisher=''[[Times of India]]''|website= |date=15 September 2008}}</ref>
'''Diana Hayden''' (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, model, and the winner of [[Miss World 1997]] pageant. She is the third Indian woman to win the title of [[Miss World]]. During the contest, she also won additional titles like Miss World - Asia and Oceania, Miss Photogenic and Spectacular Swimwear. Hayden is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles at the pageant. In 2008, she was a celebrity contestant in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Diana was born in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], India, in an Anglo-Indian Christian family.<ref name="rediff_1997">{{cite web | title = With Yeats on her lips, India's own Diana Hayden crowned Miss World | work = Rediff.com | date = 23 November 1997 | url = http://www.rediff.com/news/nov/23world.htm | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref> She attended [[St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad|St. Ann's High School]] in [[Secunderabad]]<ref name="whereincity_bio">{{cite web | title = Biography of Diana Hayden | work = WhereInCity India Information | url = http://www.whereincity.com/india/great-indians/women/diana-hayden.php | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref> and studied Acting and Drama at the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]]s, London, UK. She starred in the Bollywood movie 'Ab Bass' and the Indian TV show [[Bigg Boss 2]].
Diana was born in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], India, in an Anglo-Indian Christian family.<ref name="rediff_1997">{{cite web | title = With Yeats on her lips, India's own Diana Hayden crowned Miss World | work = Rediff.com | date = 23 November 1997 | url = http://www.rediff.com/news/nov/23world.htm | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref> She attended [[St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad|St. Ann's High School]] in [[Secunderabad]].<ref name="whereincity_bio">{{cite web | title = Biography of Diana Hayden | work = WhereInCity India Information | url = http://www.whereincity.com/india/great-indians/women/diana-hayden.php | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref>


Before she began modeling, she worked for an event management company called Encore. She then worked as a [[Public Relations]] Officer at BMG Crescendo, where she assisted in managing the careers of singers [[Anaida]] and [[Mehnaz Hoosein]]. On Anaida's recommendation, she entered herself into the Miss India contest in 1997.<ref name="whereincity_bio"/>
Before she began modeling, she worked for an event management company called Encore. She then worked as a [[Public Relations]] Officer at BMG Crescendo, where she assisted in managing the careers of singers [[Anaida]] and [[Mehnaz Hoosein]].<ref name="whereincity_bio"/>

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[[File:Diana Hayden launches her own book on women's grooming 09.jpg|left|thumb|250x250px|Diana launches her own book ''A Beautiful Truth'']]
==Pageantry==
Hayden's journey in pageantry began at the age of 23, when a friend recommended her to enter [[Femina Miss India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/people/article/these-photos-prove-that-miss-world-1997-diana-hayden-is-no-less-beautiful-than-aishwarya-rai/221721|title=These photos prove that Miss World 1997 Diana Hayden is no less beautiful than Aishwarya Rai|publisher=Zoom TV|website=|date=27 April 2018}}</ref> She was then shortlisted for the Femina Miss India 1997 contest and went on to win the title of Miss India World. She represented India at the 47th edition of the [[Miss World]] pageant held in [[Baie Lazare]], [[Seychelles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.beautypageants.in/miss-world/when-diana-hayden-was-crowned-miss-world-1997/eventshow/63937533.cms|title=When Diana Hayden was crowned Miss World 1997|publisher=Indiatimes|website=|date=27 April 2018}}</ref> A total of 86 delegates competed for the title and at the end of the event, Hayden was crowned as [[Miss World 1997]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diana-hayden-5154733/lite/|title=Diana Hayden: Being brown skinned, I’ve had to fight the ‘light skin is better’ issue.|publisher=The Indian Express|website=|date=28 April 2018}}</ref> She was also crowned as the "[[Miss World 1997#Continental Queens of Beauty|Miss World - Asia and Oceania]]" during the Miss World contest. In addition, Hayden won the titles ''Miss Photogenic'' and ''Spectacular Swimwear''.Hayden is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles during the competition.<ref name="Miss India_1997">{{cite web|url=http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Miss_India_winners:_1997|title=Femina Miss India winners: 1997|publisher=|website=Indpaedia.com|accessdate=15 February 2018}}</ref> She is the third Indian woman to win the Miss World pageant, after [[Reita Faria]] in 1966 and [[Aishwarya Rai]] in 1994.

After her win at Miss World, she was signed up to endorse [[L’Oreal]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=83125|title=Diana Hayden - India's 1st Loreal model|publisher=Missosology|website=|date=16 May 2011}}</ref> She has been associated with various charities including [[Child Rights and You]] (''CRY''), [[Greenpeace]], [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]] and the Spastic Society of India. She has supported several causes to spread awareness about cancer and HIV/AIDS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/getahead/report/glamour-pix-when-diana-proved-shes-more-than-a-beauty-queen/20180427.htm|title=When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen.|publisher=|website= |accessdate=21 May 2019|date=27 April 2018}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Following her tenure as the global representative for the Miss World organization, Hayden moved to [[London]], UK and studied acting at the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]].<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio">{{cite web | title = Biography of Diana Hayden | work = DianaHayden.com | url = http://dianahayden.com/bio.php | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref> She also studied at the [[Drama Studio London]], where she concentrated on the works of [[Shakespeare]] and earned a Best Actress nomination from the studio.<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio"/> In 2001, she made her screen debut in the film version of Shakespeare's ''[[Othello]]'' in [[South Africa]].
Diana Hayden finished at second place at [[Femina (India)|Femina]] Miss India in 1997 and then went on to win the [[Miss World 1997|Miss World]] crown in the same year. By doing so, she became the third Indian woman to win the Miss World pageant, after [[Reita Faria]] in 1966 and [[Aishwarya Rai]] in 1994. After her win at Miss World, she was signed up as the brand ambassador by [[L’Oreal]] and [[Child Rights and You]] (''CRY'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Miss_India_winners:_1997|title=Femina Miss India winners: 1997|publisher=|website=Indpaedia.com |accessdate=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=83125|title=Diana Hayden - India's 1st Loreal model|publisher=Missosology|website=|date=16 May 2011}}</ref>
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Following her tenure as the global representative for the Miss World organization, Hayden moved to the UK and studied acting at the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]].<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio">{{cite web | title = Biography of Diana Hayden | work = DianaHayden.com | url = http://dianahayden.com/bio.php | accessdate = 25 December 2010}}</ref> She also studied at the [[Drama Studio London]], where she concentrated on the works of [[Shakespeare]] and earned a Best Actress nomination from the studio.<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio"/> In 2001, she made her screen debut in the film version of Shakespeare's ''[[Othello]]'' in [[South Africa]].
She hosted Miss Europe twice in 2001 and 2002 in [[Lebanon]], along with Miss Lebanon 1997 and [[Julien Lepers]].
She hosted Miss Europe twice in 2001 and 2002 in [[Lebanon]], along with Miss Lebanon 1997 and [[Julien Lepers]].
Diana was signed by the Avalon Academy in 2006 as the face of the Academy and currently serves as a celebrity Guest Lecturer for airline personnel training programs.<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio"/>
Diana was signed by the Avalon Academy in 2006 as the face of the Academy and currently serves as a celebrity Guest Lecturer for airline personnel training programs.<ref name="dianahayden_website_bio"/>


In 2008, Diana Hayden became a wild card entry on the [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 2)|second season]] of the Indian TV show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]''. She was voted off ''Bigg Boss'' during Week 13.
In 2008, Diana Hayden became a wild card entry on the [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 2)|second season]] of the Indian TV show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]''. She was voted off ''Bigg Boss'' during Week 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/Diana-Hayden-in-Bigg-Boss-house/articleshow/3482203.cms|title=Diana Hayden in Bigg Boss house|publisher=''[[Times of India]]''|website= |date=15 September 2008}}</ref>

[[File:Diana Hayden walks for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC's show for CPAA 17.jpg|right|thumb|250x250px|Hayden walls for designer [[Manish Malhotra]] in 2012]]


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[[File:Diana Hayden launches her own book on women's grooming 09.jpg|left|thumb|200x200px|Diana launches her own book ''A Beautiful Truth'']]
She wrote a book called ''A Beautiful Guide'' which is an "encyclopedia on grooming and also deals with personality development and confidence building". She took two years to complete the book which was released on 6 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Beauty guide|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3731042.ece?homepage=true|publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=5 Aug 2012|accessdate=6 Aug 2012|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diana Hayden launches her book at Vadodara!|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-09/books/33064434_1_diana-hayden-glitz-and-glamour-miss-india|publisher=''[[Times of India]]''|date=6 Aug 2012|accessdate=6 Aug 2012}}</ref>
She wrote a book called ''A Beautiful Guide'' which is an "encyclopedia on grooming and also deals with personality development and confidence building". She took two years to complete the book which was released on 6 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Beauty guide|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3731042.ece?homepage=true|publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=5 Aug 2012|accessdate=6 Aug 2012|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diana Hayden launches her book at Vadodara!|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-09/books/33064434_1_diana-hayden-glitz-and-glamour-miss-india|publisher=''[[Times of India]]''|date=6 Aug 2012|accessdate=6 Aug 2012}}</ref>


Revision as of 13:12, 21 May 2019

Diana Hayden
Hayden in 2017.
Born (1973-05-01) 1 May 1973 (age 51)
Hyderabad, India
EducationSt. Ann's High School, Secunderabad[1]
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art,
London, England
Occupation(s)Model, Actress
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Spouse
Collin Dick
​
(m. 2013)​
Children2
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleFemina Miss India World 1997
Miss World 1997
Major
competition(s)		Femina Miss India 1997
(1st runner-up)
Miss World 1997
(Winner)
(Miss World Asia & Oceania)
(Miss Photogenic)
(Spectacular Swimwear)

Diana Hayden (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, model, and the winner of Miss World 1997 pageant. She is the third Indian woman to win the title of Miss World. During the contest, she also won additional titles like Miss World - Asia and Oceania, Miss Photogenic and Spectacular Swimwear. Hayden is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles at the pageant. In 2008, she was a celebrity contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss.

Early life

Diana was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, in an Anglo-Indian Christian family.[2] She attended St. Ann's High School in Secunderabad.[3]

Before she began modeling, she worked for an event management company called Encore. She then worked as a Public Relations Officer at BMG Crescendo, where she assisted in managing the careers of singers Anaida and Mehnaz Hoosein.[3]

Pageantry

Hayden's journey in pageantry began at the age of 23, when a friend recommended her to enter Femina Miss India.[4] She was then shortlisted for the Femina Miss India 1997 contest and went on to win the title of Miss India World. She represented India at the 47th edition of the Miss World pageant held in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.[5] A total of 86 delegates competed for the title and at the end of the event, Hayden was crowned as Miss World 1997.[6] She was also crowned as the "Miss World - Asia and Oceania" during the Miss World contest. In addition, Hayden won the titles Miss Photogenic and Spectacular Swimwear.Hayden is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles during the competition.[7] She is the third Indian woman to win the Miss World pageant, after Reita Faria in 1966 and Aishwarya Rai in 1994.

After her win at Miss World, she was signed up to endorse L’Oreal in India.[8] She has been associated with various charities including Child Rights and You (CRY), Greenpeace, PETA and the Spastic Society of India. She has supported several causes to spread awareness about cancer and HIV/AIDS.[9]

Career

Following her tenure as the global representative for the Miss World organization, Hayden moved to London, UK and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[10] She also studied at the Drama Studio London, where she concentrated on the works of Shakespeare and earned a Best Actress nomination from the studio.[10] In 2001, she made her screen debut in the film version of Shakespeare's Othello in South Africa. She hosted Miss Europe twice in 2001 and 2002 in Lebanon, along with Miss Lebanon 1997 and Julien Lepers. Diana was signed by the Avalon Academy in 2006 as the face of the Academy and currently serves as a celebrity Guest Lecturer for airline personnel training programs.[10]

In 2008, Diana Hayden became a wild card entry on the second season of the Indian TV show Bigg Boss. She was voted off Bigg Boss during Week 13.[11]

Diana launches her own book A Beautiful Truth

She wrote a book called A Beautiful Guide which is an "encyclopedia on grooming and also deals with personality development and confidence building". She took two years to complete the book which was released on 6 August 2012.[12][13]

Personal life

Diana Hayden married Collin Dick from Las Vegas, United States on 13 September 2013.[14] Collin has been working in Mumbai for an international NGO.[15]

In 2016, she gave birth to a girl. The child was born from an egg that Hayden had frozen 8 years ago. Intrigued by the possibilities, she had frozen 16 eggs between 2007 and 2008.[16][17]

On November 2017, Hayden confirmed that she was pregnant for the second time.[18] In March 2018, she gave birth to a girl.[19]

Filmography

Film Year Role Notes Reference
Tehzeeb 2003 Sheena Roy Debut movie [20]
Ab Bas 2004 Somiya Mathur Hindi film [21]
Hobby City 2003 Cameo appearance TV Series
Othello: A South African Tale 2006 Emilia [22]
Lorie 2012 Aging actress Hindi film [23]

Television

References

  1. ^ "From Sushmita Sen to Diana Hayden, see how educated your favourite Indian beauty pageant winners are". India Times. 25 July 2017.
  2. ^ "With Yeats on her lips, India's own Diana Hayden crowned Miss World". Rediff.com. 23 November 1997. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Biography of Diana Hayden". WhereInCity India Information. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  4. ^ "These photos prove that Miss World 1997 Diana Hayden is no less beautiful than Aishwarya Rai". Zoom TV. 27 April 2018.
  5. ^ "When Diana Hayden was crowned Miss World 1997". Indiatimes. 27 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Diana Hayden: Being brown skinned, I've had to fight the 'light skin is better' issue". The Indian Express. 28 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Femina Miss India winners: 1997". Indpaedia.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Diana Hayden - India's 1st Loreal model". Missosology. 16 May 2011.
  9. ^ "When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen". 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  10. ^ a b c "Biography of Diana Hayden". DianaHayden.com. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  11. ^ "Diana Hayden in Bigg Boss house". Times of India. 15 September 2008. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Beauty guide". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 5 August 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Diana Hayden launches her book at Vadodara!". Times of India. 6 August 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Vegas Wedding for Diana Hayden". The Hindu. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Vegas wedding for Miss World Diana Hayden - Femina Miss India". The Times Of India. 17 June 2013.
  16. ^ "Ex-Miss World gives birth from egg frozen for 8 years". The Times of India. 13 January 2016.
  17. ^ "Diana Hayden's Baby Girl Was Born from a Frozen Egg. Here's What This Means for Indian Women". The Better India. 12 January 2016.
  18. ^ "Diana Hayden pregnant second time with eggs she froze 3 years ago". The Times Of India. 18 November 2017.
  19. ^ "Diana Hayden gave birth to a healthy baby girl at the age of 42". 12 March 2018.
  20. ^ "Tehzeeb". Reddif.com. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ "Ab Bas - IMDb". IMDb.
  22. ^ "Othello: A South African Tale". British Universities Film and Council. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ "Indian women feminine and strong: Diana Hayden". News 18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
Preceded by Miss World Asia & Oceania
1997 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss World Photogenic
1997 		Succeeded by
Brazil Adriana Reis
Preceded by Femina Miss India World
1997 		Succeeded by
Annie Thomas

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