Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2011

SPECTRUM SUNDAY OBSERVER Print media partner Vote for your favourite beauty queen Miss Sri Lanka Thushane for Miss World 2011 Vimalaratne by Omar Rajarathnam eyes present and this includes prestigious pageant. Managing climbed the ladder of success thing different in store for her even the birds which rested on between my job and the pageant gradually” she says. and as a result she is one of the ink and white has never trees above the ramp. is an intricate balancing act but “I have worked on my areas finalists of this year’s pageant. “I looked hotter, so proved Three stunning contestants I have done it so far and I hope of development from last year’s have not walked the ramp before P the twelve girls who were shared with us, why they want to to do it always” an ambitious pageant and I am ever ready so this is all a bit new to me, but dressed in white mini skirts and win the Miss Sri Lanka Crown. Nishuka said. to learn from experiences and I was clear in my decision to pink halter tops to impress the “My parents were quite skep- I consider these traits to have enter because I want to make the male judges at the ‘Best Legs’ Nishuka Jayawardena tical about my entering this worked in my favour all the time. best out of my appearance and mini pageant of Derana Veet The friendly Nishuka says she industry, I understand why they My parents and siblings have intellect” she said. Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World has a very busy schedule. As think that, but I have explained been immensely encouraging “Having lived abroad for a 2011 at the lucky Thotupola a Senior Sales Executive of a to them that this is not as bad and I owe them a lot for all the while I believe it is high time resort in Piliyandala on March renowned private firm, she is as they think and have slightly adjustments they have made to that I did something to change 25. Be it the loose hair that not new to the target oriented convinced them to allow me to make me realise my aspirations” the outlook the global commu- swayed as they walked forward atmosphere. She considers being be part of the pageant. This is she said. nity has on our island. or the shining legs they showed part of this pageant a priviledge. a huge responsibility and I hope “Coming from Polonnaruwa They often associate us with off reflecting the beams “This is Sri Lanka’s number one to live up to it” she said with a has been a blessing to me, peo- the bitter experiences of terror- of the early morn- pageant so this will give me the smile. ple there are excited about my ism and seldom speak about the ing sun, these girls opening I want. I like the experi- being part of the show and they progress we are making now, surely know the ence of being around girls with Pushpika de Silva too have encouraged me ever so I am trying to prove a point recipe to ignite the similar mentality” says Nishuka. Launched into mainstream since I wanted to model. through a platform like this. We catwalk. The Old girl of Lindsay Balika modelling by Michael Wijesu- I believe that my entrance to have moved on and we deserve With each Vidyalaya, Colombo says that riya and Ramani Fernando after the pageant has made it easier to be known for all the progress of them wear- her colleagues at work have been being discovered at a bridal for many aspiring models to pur- we are making as a nation” said ing handpicked very supportive of her decision show years back, Pushpika has sue what they have a passion Thushane. accessories that to participate. gone from strength to strength. for and I am certainly glad I “We have beautiful girls but we matched their “The pageant requires com- The tall lass who is a Director have also been instrumental in don’t use them enough to pro- costume and mitment and unless I give it my of her family business took up bringing about that change” said mote the country to gain atten- enhanced their best, I am not going to make modelling as a hobby. Pushpika. tion. I am striving for an oppor- appearance, a mark. I couldn’t have done it “I wanted to enter modelling tunity to do that I am committed the girls made without them and my boss who from a very young age and I Thushane Vimalaratne to breaking all misconceptions sure that they is very excited about me being Having pursued her higher surrounding the country and this w e r e part of this education in Australia after industry. the graduating I am enjoying the experience cyno- from Museaus of being part of the pageant and sure College, Colom- feel it is a great opportunity for o f bo, Thushane girls with beauty and brains” all returned to be she said. part of her fam- The Sunday Observer will ily business, but bring you more interviews in the destiny had some- following weeks. Contestants Nimesha de Silva Pushpika Sandamali Anne Piyumali Charitha Voting Coupon Waidyasiri Chamupa Godage Thushen Vimalaratne Nishuka Shimalka Bodaragama Jayawardena Nishuka Jayawardena Nishuka Pushpika De Silva Pix: Thilak Perera Piumi Perera Aloka Weerasinghe Uddima Oshadi Sashika Herath Pix: Chinthaka Kumarasinghe WANTED Two fully air conditioned (Dual A/C) vehicles each able to carry six passengers to be deployed in Mannar and Mulativu districts on hire with driver for 12 months period. The vehicles to be year 2005 or later manufacture and in very good condition, with full insurance covering passengers and goods. Drivers shall be sufficiently experienced and skilled having valid driving licences. Maintenance by owner. Please contact - Transport Officer on 0714893469 for further details. Terms conditions and hire charge to be negotiated. Squire Mech Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., No. 135/1, Old Kottawa Road, Nawinna, Maharagama Tel. 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