Nov 01 2013.
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This week’s featured personality is Stephanie. She is a very talented individual who is into dancing, singing, and modelling. Stephanie was born and raised in Lebanon. When it comes to dancing, she specialises in belly dancing and hip hop.
She is engaged in various activities around Sri Lanka. With her distinct looks she is often a popular pick for modelling as well. Let’s meet Stephanie upclose and personal for Life Online
Vital Stats
Full name: Stephanie Saye
Nick name: Steph, foofie
Life Motto: Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. I actually picked this up from a movie and it helped me ever since
Education in brief: Did all my education in Lebanon till the year 2005. Then I came to Sri Lanka and completed my education
Height: 5’5
Bust: 32
Waist: 36
Life Biggest achievements: Winning a horse riding race in Lebanon at the age of 12
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Why are you based here, don’t you have better opportunities outside Sri Lanka?
I am based in Sri Lanka, because I moved from Lebanon here with my mother. It’s true that I can get more opportunities abroad. But I love this country. I now belong here - my heart belongs to Sri Lanka. Over here I don’t have to pretend to be someone else. I fit in to any part of the society. I’m comfortable with the people, the environment.
How fluent are you in Sinhala?
I am 100% fluent in my Sinhalese. I can read write and converse properly without an accent. I can also do the same with Arabic.
Have you ever been verbally or physically harassed due to your distinctive outlook? Can you tell us about such moments?.jpg)
Yes I have been verbally abused. It was an out of the ordinary experience. I remember being at the Vihara Maha Devi park with my friends and there were a bunch of "boys" who started making fun of my colour. Also they made fun of the way I looked, my appearance. I felt bad but I got the strength to walk up to them and simply told them "no matter what colour or race you and I still bleed the same colour" and I walked away.
What is your strongest part about you?
The strongest part about me is my ability to see things in a positive way
Where will the Stepahnie after 10 years from today be?
Ten years from now I will be Stephanie Saye representing Sri Lanka and working for the United Nations.
Right now what are the challenges you face regarding your future goals?
The issue I face right now is completing my education. I want to do a degree in psychology and human behaviour.
What are some things on your bucket list?
I look to do various things when it comes to modelling and dancing. One thing that I like to have in common in both categories is do something unique. Love doing things out of the ordinary. Something that has not been done before. I’d like to do a photoshoot that involves lot of colours whether it is make up wise or outfit wise. And when it comes to dancing I like to feel my dancing because for me dancing is a passion. I am the kind of person that would put out my feelings through dancing. I believe that is when a person performs at his best.
Interview & Pics by Jayantha Fernando
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Gamarala says:
Nov 02, 2013 at 12:00 amIs this young lady Sri Lankan or African. Its very creditable that she is fully conversant in Sinhala - both reading and writing.