How Did Marita Monteiro Go From Being A Dentist To An Idolized Lifestyle Influencer

Marita has already collaborated with several businesses and brands, like Ponds, Clinique, L'Oréal, Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Bajaj, Philips, Tata Cliq, Maserati etc, and more. She has done a few modelling projects too. From being a dentist to a lifestyle influencer, Marita has always followed her heart, and her stint is an inspiration to people that there's never going to be a perfect time to do things you like, just take a plunge and do it anyway.

Spotlight Desk

Updated on: 18 August 2023 10:52 am

Marita Monteiro

They say that there is no perfect age or time to follow your passion. And then some individuals realise their true calling just as they are building a successful career. While many people overlook this fascination, some people take a risk, and one such story is that of Marita Monteiro. Today, you might recognise this name for her captivating work in the online space. But she is not just a fashion head with amazing lifestyle content; she is also a dentist!

Now, if you are a hothead about her, then this information might not be new to you. However, don't you want to know how she switched roles from being a dentist to an influencer? Aren't you keen to know what motivated her to choose her passion and build a career in the social media realm?

Well, born and brought up in Kuwait, Marita has her roots in Mangalore, Karnataka. Thus, after doing her primary and secondary schooling in Kuwait, she came back to India and completed her BDS degree from A. B Shetty Dental college, Rajiv Gandhi university. After that, she earned her Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry in affiliation with New York University. She has been carrying out her dentist duties since 2008. Marita is an apt dental surgeon and has changed the lives of innumerable people.

But now, this young dentist is causing waves in the world of content creation. Her unprecedented fashion sense and great lifestyle content have inspired people from across the globe. She is currently based in Mumbai and is active on multiple social media platforms, especially Instagram. She has a fan following of more than 100k followers. Marita was crowned Haute Monde Mrs. India 2018 finalist, and then she embarked on her influencing journey in 2019.

Talking about her journey, Marita Monteiro says, "My love for fashion and the need to have a happy and fulfilling lifestyle inspired me to begin with content creation. My journey was sweet and salty. However, I have learned so much and developed my content creation skills over time. I believe that passion is the biggest driving force behind success, and I am blessed to have one. I hope to continue on this path".