Shehara Perera, Moratuwa
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
I wanted to fulfill my childhood dream of winning this pageant, and I should win it because I feel I am prepared and privileged to have lived in this country. I feel that through this pageant I can help my country better.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
I got selected to study medicine and I'm very happy about that. I feel that has been my biggest achievement so far.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I think I’m a good listener. I believe there’s an important story in every person whether rich or poor. I don’t believe in having a role model because if you listen well, you can learn so much from everybody.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I want to continue my studies in cardiology of course and if I win, I would use the opportunity to help and project Sri Lanka through myself.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Smart.
Eshani Diana Jayapala, Nugegoda
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
I have been modelling part time for a long time now and I am interested in many fashion areas. I have always wanted to represent my country and I believe I have the capability and confidence needed to win the title.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
I would say being selected for this title from among 30 other girls has been my biggest achievement so far. It has made my dreams come true.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I would say I’m courageous and confident to do anything. I never give up and I always try my level best with anything.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I am currently studying business management at ACBT, so I would like to complete my degree. One of my dreams has always been to become an entrepreneur and one day a fashion icon.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Simple.
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Manuja de Silva, Katunayake
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
I think this is a great experience for me, I wanted to change my life and learn more, and this is a great opportunity for me to do it.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
I don’t think I’ve reached that point in my life, nothing big has really happened. I still have a long way to go.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I like to make other people happy. I think that it’s really something great if you can make someone else happy and smile.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I am studying CIMA so I would definitely continue that, it would be hard to balance studies with my duties if I win the crown but I would continue it somehow.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Fun.
Luckme Perera, Nawala
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
This is a big opportunity for me and I feel I could win this title. You need to be in a good place, body and mind, for this. I believe I can make a difference through this competition if I won.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
My biggest achievement will happen on the 22nd when I win! So it’s still coming for me.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
To be honest, I think my best quality is that I’m down to earth.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
Well If I win I’ll be busy with my duties as Miss Universe Sri Lanka, but if I don’t, then I’ll be happy with my life and what’s been achieved so far.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Honest.
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Pamuditha de Silva, Colombo 2
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
It has always been my dream to enter this pageant and I hope I win!
Q: What would you say has been your biggest achievement so far?
I can’t think of one that really sticks out.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I would have to say I’m very social.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
Through this pageant I think I could be a very good role model for the younger generation. So I would focus on that.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Beautiful.
Harsha Madushani, Kurunegala
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
This is my first pageant so it’s a very new experience for me. For me, it’s about getting more exposure and helping society, not about getting the fame.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
It would be gaining more self confidence through this pageant, as before I wasn’t so sure of myself. I have learnt a lot through this pageant and met many people. It’s helped me view society from a different perspective. It’s a good opportunity for me to build a career.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I am very forward with people.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I wouldn’t say modelling; I would prefer to focus on my career and study.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Attractive.
Aushani Samarasinghe, Nugegoda
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
This has been a childhood dream of mine and I think I have a great opportunity to improve my mind and body through this pageant.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
I think being educated and completing my degree. I’m in the final stages of my CIMA degree so I count that as a big achievement for me.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
My honesty and integrity.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I will continue my studies and if I win, help increase the education level of the people in rural areas as I believe education is important for everyone.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Caring.
Madusha Mayadunne, Colombo
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
I believe this was rooted in me while I was studying in the USA. I drew a lot of attention with my looks and figure, and was approached by many fashion scouts to take part in fashion week. I feel like I became an ambassador for Sri Lanka because people would always ask where I came from, and I would then talk about Sri Lanka and our amazing culture. So I decided to enter because I feel I can represent not just Sri Lanka but the Miss Universe organization well with my experience; and help to sustain our culture and raise Sri Lanka to an international platform. I’m very excited!
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
There’s too many to pick just one.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
My perseverance, I always give everything 200%. I will try to do more than is required and see it to the end. So that helps me with keeping people educated about Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka women.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
When I win, I plan to help draw attention to sustaining our beautiful culture and help the development of youth in this country.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Diverse.
Erandi Jayawardena, Moratuwa
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
This is a good opportunity for me to gain the experience that I will need. I have taken part in pageants before and I am proud of myself for getting this far. Representing my country has always been a dream of mine and winning this will mean being able to perform social work for kids, which is a strong passion for me.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
This pageant will help me with another target I have in two years, so I believe once that’s complete it will be my biggest achievement.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I can’t pick just one.. I’m honest and a good listener. I like to help people so I’m also straight forward and open minded with most things.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
If I don’t win the crown, I would focus on my job as a fashion merchandiser and do that a 100%.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
I’m not sure…?
Nicola Dabrera, Negombo
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
I’m very passionate about modelling and this will be a great experience for me to learn and represent my country and bring honour to Sri Lanka.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
I took part in the Best Female Model for Supermodel International contest to gain experience and I won a mini title there. It was my very first pageant so I count that as a big achievement for me.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
I am always a very honest person.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I am studying Business Management at the moment so I will focus on that and continue with my modelling.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Smart.
Sabrina Herft, Colombo
Q: Why did you enter the pageant and why do you think you should win the title?
When I was young I was always protected from the world by my parents, but then when I joined a media department in Australia, it really opened my eyes to social dilemmas in the world. I feel that I need a title to carry me forward and give a platform to pursue this passion to project social issues that need to be heard. I feel that you really need a good mix of beauty and brains to carry you forward and I plan to put Sri Lanka in the limelight and showcase this beautiful island to the world.
Q: Your biggest achievement so far?
Getting into current affairs in Australia, I was the only foreign person in that department, and I was lucky to get that opportunity. I learnt so much and was exposed to so much. It really opened my eyes to the world.
Q: What quality do you most like about yourself?
My perseverance, I don’t give up. Sometimes this pageant can be very stressful and I have felt like crying, but I won’t give up. That’s what I like about myself.
Q: What are your plans for after the pageant?
I have worked as media coordinator for the World Bank. I have completed my Masters in Media and Communication, so I would like to work in citizen journalism. Hopefully even be like Christiane Amanpour one day. That would be my dream.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Good natured.
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0 Comments
Prince of Persia says:
Jul 09, 2012 at 11:18 amwhere did all the beautiful girls go to ?
Lucky says:
Jul 10, 2012 at 02:51 amtoo much makeup!!!! no contestant has try to elicit the natural beauty......
Sadun says:
Jul 10, 2012 at 05:36 amCant see anyone with long hair and also no one is wearing any traditional SL dress, Osari, Saree or Cheeththa hette.
There should be a competition with contestant wearing traditional dress and another one without any makeup to show the natural beauty of SL girls. The winner should win at least one of the two to get selected. We dont want to show what the world want. We need to show to the world what we want, our traditions.
DD says:
Jul 10, 2012 at 09:52 amNowadays, these pagents are based on makeups. without those nobody can contest.
sajee says:
Jul 10, 2012 at 12:43 pmwhy would anyone want to vote for a person who says that they dont have any biggest achievement yet? what have you been doing for the last 20years of your life? Hope either Shehara or Sabrina wins at-least they have the sensibility as well as looks.
huna says:
Jul 11, 2012 at 03:00 amSorry mate ,This is not an "Avurudu kumarai pageant
huna says:
Jul 11, 2012 at 03:02 amSorry mate, This is not an Avurudu Kumari Pageant
Megatron says:
Jul 11, 2012 at 09:57 amcmon, we have much better beauties than dis....in which street did they catch these girls?
king of persia says:
Jul 12, 2012 at 09:14 amaamir, they have all gone to heaven
Sadun says:
Jul 13, 2012 at 10:07 amhuna,
you should read the sentence properly first, I wrote, "no one is wearing any traditional SL dress, Osari, Saree or cheeththa hette". emphasis was on traditional SL dress. They have one competition on traditional dresses at the Miss World Pagent too if you are not aware of.
winindd says:
Jul 14, 2012 at 08:35 amHave to agree with megatron. Most of them havent done anything important in their lives. No real educational achievements. Are these the people who are going to represent the country?