Meet the contestants of Mister Sri Lanka for Mister International 2016 

We met the glamorous ladies last week and it's time to unveil the finalists for the Mister International Sri Lanka pageant! 

We asked them two simple questions - What they've learnt so far in the pageant and why they decided to participate. Here's what they had to say. 

Contestant Number 01 - Wijemuni Dilan Dinishantha Soyza

Current status : Student at Prima Hotel School  studying Hospitality Management.

"I learned how to develop my modeling skills and my vocabulary. I'm doing this because I want to take my country to higher heights in the international arena of modelling. This is a good opportunity for my future also."

Contestant Number 02 - Menuka Alwis 

Current status : Currently im working in Chartered Accountancy Sri Lanka as a customer care executive.

"I'm doing my degree in business management in NSBM and this is my third year. 
Actually there are few things that I've learned so far; I learned to carry myself with more confidence, wardrobe skills, adapting to the situation. I learned more about who I was and more importantly I wanted to challenge myself; that's why I wanted to join this pageant."

Contestant Number 03 - Amjhed Hussain 

Current status : Management Trainee at Mazda

"I've learned that no matter what the situation is to always remember to smile. Cause a simple smile can go a long way. I believe that this pageant is the foundation of many greater things life has to offer. Through this I believe there will be a lot of opportunities to progress in life, in terms of developing myself and even the community around me."

Contestant Number 04 - Hans Nathan Koch   

Current status : Working as the Personal Assistant to the Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka

"What have I learned so far: I have learnt how to be a better version of myself in this short period of time, and how to develop on my personality and appearance. I joined because I believe I have the personality and drive to go forward in this competition, and to represent my country and show the world the talents and potential we as Sri lankans have to succeed!" 

Contestant Number 05 - Daniel Rene de Zilva Wijewardena 

Current status : Starting a training programme as a personal trainer and gym manager next year; currently just foccusing on the pageant and modelling

"What I've learned so far: talent only gets you to a certain point but to be become professional you need to put in the work, have the decipline and the mind set to go beyond your limits! I joined this pageant mostly because of my mum; she came in second at the Miss Sri Lanka pageant about 20 years ago so yeah I wanted to follow in her steps and make her proud and also because I would love to represent this amazing country all over the world and make people realise how beautiful this country and the people here are." 

Contestant Number 06 - Praveen Dhanasekara

Current status : Demonstrator at the University of Peradeniya

"One of my friends sent me the poster so I decided to take part. I've met many people from all walks of life. So I've learnt a lot, especially how to get rid of nervousness."

Contestant Number 07 - Sachin Salanuwan Fernando

Current status : Employed at Calorie Counter in Thibirigasyaya, Colombo 05

"I've built up my modeling skills and built up my personality. I believe I can succeed in this competition and go to higher places in the modelling field and make my country proud."

Contestant Number 08 - Krishanth Ganeshan

Current status : Employeed at Dialog Axiata as a Team Executive

"I learnt to grow in self confidence - during a competition like this we put so much pressure on ourselves to succeed, to do things right, that it becomes our focus. That should never be our focus — our joy and pride should be the journey to enjoy the ride!"

Contestant Number 09 - Hewagamage Marshan Ranidu Millan

Current status : Studying at IAAC - IATA Aviation Managment & working at Anytime Fitness Gym

"I've learned how to walk like a model, interview facing and personality skills. I joined this pageant to get some experience in modelling and further my modelling career. Also this is not just a pagent; this is an international pageant so I can get good experience."

Contestant Number 10 - Damith Wijayathunga

Current status : Completing higher studies as a student, while working on some commercials and modelling shows. Successfully completed a Computer Science degree from NSBM. 

"I got to know about this from Mr. Brian Kerkoven. I've grown more confident and just applied to do my best."