She was accorded a warm welcome at Mangalore International Airport where she arrived from Mumbai today.
Vaz is a model and brand ambassador of Mangaluru based 'Fashion ABCD'.
Speaking to reporters, she said she was excited to be back in Mangaluru and thanked the people of the city for supporting and encouraging her.
Vaz, a medical student at AJ institute here, said her college also had been extremely supportive.