Diana Hayden Biography
Diana Hayden, Miss World of 1997, 5'10" tall born in 1973. She is an Anglo Indian from Hyderabad, she comes from parents who are separated, but her family was still very close-knit. As a teenager, she was a tomboy. She graduated from Osmania University in English by correspondence.She then moved to Bangalore, and later to Bombay and earned her living by doing odd jobs, small time modeling, managing fashion shows, working her way through her studies without assistance from home. This made her a very independent and confident woman. Her break was her job with BMG, where she managed artists like Anaida and Mehnaz.
It was Anaida who forced her to send her pictures for the Miss India Contest. She went on to win the Miss World Contest held at Seychelles in 1997.
She is the only Miss World to have won a hat-trick at the event (Miss Photogenic, Miss Beach-wear/swimsuite competition, Miss World 1997). and the only Indian model ever to appear on International television modeling products (L`oreal ads were broadcasted in several countries such as London, Paris, Milan, New York etc.....). CAP- Child And Police- a rehabilitation project under Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, Hydrebad, which is her pet project, where she is an advisor to the board of the foundation. The project deals with the police taking off children from the streets and educating them.
Model turned actress and Miss World 1997, Diana Hayden, was born and brought up at Secunderabad. Before winning the pageant, she had already made a name for herself, as manager of the Artists' Management Division of Mumbai-based BMG Crescendo. The gorgeous beauty made her debut in the small screen as the hostess of the popular series 'Biography' on History channel. This self made perfectionist, who has completed a 5 weeks course on Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, entered Bollywood with a minute role in 'Tehzeeb' (2003), followed by 'Ab Bas' (2004). A graduate from Osmania University, ravishing Diana loves to play chess, horse riding, partying and driving people round the bend.
Diana Haydn rose to fame by acquiring the Miss World crown. Diana is the third women to get this from India. Diana Hayden made her debut with a guest appearance but established herself with the film, Ab Bas!. She's 5' 8½" (174 cm)
An Anglo Indian, she comes from parents who are separated, but her family was still very close-knit. As a teenager, she was a tomboy, tall and gangly. Diana also hosts a popular show on the History channel called
Actress Diana Hayden is known to be classy and disciplined and she will do anything to live up to that image, or so we believe. Diana Hayden, who once had a toe operation and was advised complete bed rest, was out shooting the very next day. Diana had always had an in-grown toe-nail, and when she visited London last she hurt her toe so badly that the doctor recommended an immediate operation. Once she got here, she realized that her second toe-nail, too, was in as bad a shape, if not worse, and had to be operated upon as well. But then it was back to shooting the very next day. Diana tells us, "I couldn't keep anyone waiting, and plus delaying or postponing a shoot is expensive for any producer. I was to shoot for a commercial and it just wasn't fair not to turn up and cancel it altogether." So, the actress was indeed at work, when she should've been in bed. "I got six stitches in each of my toe toenails. One just has to grin and bear it sometimes. But I'll take care now and rest for twice the number of days recommended to me earlier."
Hayden is of Anglo-Indian descent. As a teenager, she was a tomboy, tall and gangly. She went to St.Anns High School, Secunderabad but dropped out in the 8th standard to take family responsibilities.
She continued her studies through open schooling and correspondence and graduated from Osmania University in English.
Before modeling, she used to work for an Event management company called Encore. She then worked as a Public relations officer at BMG Crescendo where she managed careers for models Anaida and Mehnaz. After Anaida's recommendation, she filled in for the Miss India contest. After winning Miss India she proceeded to win the coveted Miss World title.
An Anglo Indian from Hyderabad, Diana Hayden was born and brought up at Secunderabad and attended St. Ann's High School there. Her family split up at a very young age, and her mother and brother moved to Bombay with her, while her father stayed back at Hyderabad. As a teenager, she was a tomboy, tall and gangly (she was 5.9 feet 13 yrs). She graduated from Osmania University hin English by correspondence.
Diana Hayden, the ravishing beauty walked away with the Femina Miss India, title and then swept the world off its feet by a repeat performance for India, of winning Miss World 1997. As Miss World, she became the name and face for L'Oreal and ambassador for CRY (Child Relief and You). And she has put India firmly on the world beauty map :: as a country that not only produces Mother Teresas but lovely Dianas as well.
She entered Bollywood with a minute role in 'Tehzeeb' (2003), followed by 'Ab Bas' (2004). Diana loves to play chess, horse riding, partying and driving people round the bend.
She then moved to Bangalore, and later to Bombay and earned her living by doing odd jobs, small time modeling, managing fashion shows, working her way through her studies without assistance from home. This made her a very independent and confident woman. Her break was her job with BMG, where she managed artists like Anaida and Mehnaz. It was Anaida who forced her to send her pictures for the Miss India Contest. She went on to win the Miss World Contest held at Seychelles in 1997.
She is the only Miss World to have won a hat-trick at the event (Miss Photogenic, Miss Beach-wear/swimsuite competition, Miss World 1997).
She is the only Indian model ever to appear on International television modelling products (L`oreal ads were broadcasted in several countries such as London, Paris, Milan, New York etc.....). She fervently supports Child And Police—a rehabilitation project under Dr Reddy’s Foundation, Hyderabad, which is her pet project, where she is an advisor to the Board of the Foundation. The project deals with the police taking off children from the streets and educating them.
She has completed a 5-week course on Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and is engaged in a yearlong training at Drama Studio, London. The buzz, is that her director boyfriend, Kaizad Gustaad (of Bombay Boys fame) is scouting for the proper script to launch this world-famous beauty.
Diana finds the words 'marriage' and 'commitment' very daunting. She plans to give her best to her career and, only then will she go the family way.
When 24-year-old and 5'8" height, Diana Hayden won the Miss World crown in Seychelles in November, was she just reiterating the fact that Indian women are the most beautiful in this world? Yes, for Indian women seem to have almost made it a habit to win beauty crowns at regular intervals.
She touched base in Bombay in 1992. Nineteen ninety four saw her in Bangalore, working for the event management company, Encore. She did do a couple of fashion shows in Bangalore besides her brief stint in Bombay. After a recuperative period, she moved back to Bombay and flirted with modelling until BMG Crescendo came along. Diana helped establish the artistes management division.
She loves playing chess, horse riding, partying, and driving people round the bend. She reads Stephen King, Robin Cook, Robert Ludlum... left Mills and Boons since she was 16. Her favourite book is The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.
Born and raised in Hyderabad Diana Hayden is an actress, television host, international model and a former Miss World.
Following her tenure as the global representative for the prestigious Miss World Organization, Diana moved to the UK and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She also studied at Drama Studio London, where she concentrated on the works of Shakespeare and earned a Best Actress nomination. She made her screen debut in the film version of Shakespeare’s Othello in South Africa before starring in a Bollywood woman oriented film Ab Bas and a guest appearance in Tehzeeb.
The History Channel approached Diana to host an exclusive three-month series, “Biography with Diana Hayden” where in addition to featuring prominent world leaders, Hollywood actors and sports champions, the series also included special monthly interviews with Indian celebrity guests. This engagement marked the first time the History Channel had signed an Indian host for one of its shows. “Biography with Diana Hayden” went on to be rated one of the most successful educational television programs of the year.
Diana has modeled for various international brands such as L’Oreal, Colgate and Chopard and has served as a host for an array of international events, including The Laureus World Sports Awards in Barcelona, The Wisden Cricketer of the Century in London, the annual Miss Europe competition, and the Ad Awards (India’s most prestigious Advertising Awards). She was the Special Guest at the Red Cross Ball held in Monaco by Prince Rainier and Prince Albert and has also been a guest and Good Will Ambassador at venues ranging from the Cannes Film Festival to the White House State Dinner.
In 2006, Diana was signed by the Avalon Aviation Academy as the face of the Academy and currently serves as a celebrity guest lecturer for airline personnel training programs.
Diana also conducts lectures on Grooming, Confidence Building and Motivation using her own personal experiences of struggle, determination, growth and success as examples of truth and reality.
Actively involved with charities around the world, Diana is especially focused on issues affecting women and children. She has helped raise millions of dollars and build awareness for organizations such as Variety Club, Lifeline, CRY, Alert India, CAP, of which she is an Advisory Board member, PETA, Greenpeace and the Spastic Society of India. Committed to campaigning for Breast Cancer Awareness and HIV/AIDS education, Diana also builds globally with Habitat for Humanity International.
She has completed a 5 weeks course on Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and is engaged in a year long training at Drama Studio, London. The buzz, is that her director boyfriend, Kaizad Gustaad is scouting for the proper script to launch this world-famous beauty.
Diana finds the words marriage and commitment very daunting. She plans to give her best to her career and, only then will she go the family way.
Diana Hayden FilmographyOthello: A South African Tale (2005) .... Emilia
Tehzeeb (2003 Cast: Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Diya Mirza, Arjun Rampal and Rishi Kapoor )
"Holby City" .... Nat Hussein (1 episode, 2003)
aka Holby (UK: informal short title)
House of Cards (2003) TV Episode .... Nat Hussein
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a Hayden - 21 June 08 - Part1
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Ziauddin Khatib Training Diana Hayden
Diana Hayden on Ashu