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Gamya flanked by first runner-up Shermali Perera and second runner-up Ayeshani Dulangi The top five. Photographs for Daily News Fashion by Sudath Nishantha
Gamya Wijayadasa being crowned by last year’s winner Gamya takes the crown of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2009
NILMA DOLE Miss Sri Lanka got to keep Jane outfits. A special song and Andre Estefan to make a pure silver sceptre flown written by Arun Liyan was sure the show went accord- The mini-title winners: It was a dazzling affair all the way from New York made especially for the ing to plan. when 11 beautiful Sri courtesy Bullion Exchange Miss Sri Lanka contest and However, it was fate that ➼ Veet Miss Beautiful Skin - Gamya Wijayadasa Lankan girls walked the jewellers. a video was also made for would decide which girl ➼ Best National Costume - Amanda Silva ramp to determine their Happening acts per- it. The judges included an would have it in her destiny ➼ Rebbonn Miss Beautiful Hair - Isuri Dilshani destiny for the Miss Sri formed encompassing Iraj, interesting and diverse to represent Sri Lanka in ➼ Miss Talent - Lakshani Heshani Lanka title. Priham, Nadro and the top array of professionals South Africa for the Miss ➼ Veet Top Model - Shermali Perera Hosted by media person- dancers from the Derana including Ashok Ferry, World contest. From the ➼ Miss Beautiful Eyes - Ayeshani Dulangi ality Narada and former ‘City of Dance’ contest gave Govinda Tidball, Shya- final five, the first runner- ➼ J&J Miss Clear Face - Ayeshani Dulangi Miss Sri Lanka Rozanne the audience some real malee Tudawe, Kheema, up place went to Shermali ➼ Veet Miss Beautiful Legs - Diasz, the Derana Veet entertainment. Gerald Solomons, Yasodara Perera and second runner- Gamya Wijayadasa Miss Sri Lanka for Miss The contestants dancing Wimaladarma and Kishu up spot went to Ayeshani ➼ Miss Photogenic - Lakshani Heshani World is definitely a lucky the ‘Macarena’ became one Gomes. Dulangi where the girls ➼ Fadna Miss Energetic - Ruwani Weerasooriya girl. of the highlights of the Others who helped got to keep their crown ➼ Miss Congeniality - Nadisha Yapage Contestants’ parade For the first time in Sri show with good leopard- immensely were Ramani and have plenty of fabu- ➼ Miss Personality - Gamya Wijayadasa Lanka pageant history, print designs and pretty Fernando, Senaka de Silva lous prizes. “Now that we have peace...” Speaking about her win Gamya Wijayadasa said, “Winning Miss Sri Lanka is not all about beauty or looks but having the right intelligence and determination to use your brains when it comes to representing the beautiful country of Sri Lanka especially now that we have peace.”
Name: Gamya Wijayadasa
The contestants dancing the ‘Macarena’ Hometown: Malabe Age: 22 years
Educational Qualifications: Masters of Applied Commerce, Bachelor of Science/Psychology Hobbies: Traditional and Contempo- rary Dance, Writing, Singing, Journalism, Reading and doing community service/social work. Ambition: To be a Practising Doctor of who has a love for the Arts and Organizational Psychology humanitarian work. I take pride in being a Sri Lanka and look for- About herself: I consider myself a ward to carrying the spirit onto person with a perfect blend of the international arena. competence and compassion. I We wish Gamya all the best for the am an academic professional Miss World 2009 pageant! Nadro in action Mini title winners
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Well known fashion model Wasana Danthanarayana will hold ‘Model of the Future 2009’, an event to choose the most promising upcoming models and designers at the BMICH on August 1 at 6.30 p.m. The contestants are students of her model training and grooming school, V Academy. The event is presented by R & V Entertainment. These are some of the participants who have been chosen for the grand final. Entrance is free. Chamila Gothami Ishika
Pavithra Kasunika Kelum Mahesh Maheshika Nalin Namal Nuwan Nuwanthi
Piuni Samantha Ravindu Sajani Sajeewa Samanmali Shaminda Thilina Yasith =