The finale of Siyatha Facia Miss World Sri Lanka 2015 was held on 5 October at the Hilton, Colombo. The event was graced by President Maithripala Sirisena.
The show began with a performance by the Finalists on the theme ‘Queen of Lanka’, backed by the dancers of the Channa Upuli Dancing Academy, with attire from Fabric Gallery and jewellery from Stone and String. Each contestant, dressed in oriental costumes, presented themselves and greeted the audience.
Next, the distinguished panel of judges was introduced. The panel consisted of Ravindra Randeniya - Renowned film actor, Manesh Fernando - General Manager Hilton Colombo, Wena Goeiyana - Business Development Director at PT. Architectural Interior, Nisrina Nurul Hidayah - Singapore Beauty queen and Sabrina Herft - Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2012.
The contestants then engaged in a Catwalk segment titled ‘Glamour from the Wilderness’ with clothing by Eric Suriyasena and live music by Naadro.
Soon after, President Maithripala Sirisena presented the cheque of proceedings to the Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients' Association on behalf of Modelshop to Doctor Sanjaya Heiyantuduwa, which was followed by a guest performance by Bathiya & Santhush.
Finally, donned in beautiful evening wear by Dhananjaya Bandara, the 13 contestants took to the stage to find out the winners of the Mini Pageants they competed in long and hard for the last 3 weeks.
The results were,
· Facia Radiant Skin - Thilini Amarasuriya
· Denta Most Beautiful Smile – Shamali Dilshani Newman
· Sure Slim Body Beautiful – Thilini Amarasuriya
· Gold Jojoba Face of the Year – Thilini Amarasuriya
· Singer Mega Miss Talent – Rashmi Senadeera
· Arpico Miss Congeniality – Senuri Dissanayake
· Kamsins Most Beautiful in Eastern Wear – Sanju Kaveesha
· Jetwing Best Sri Lankan Dance – Rashmi Senadeera
· Hilton Colombo Miss. Sports and Fitness – Shalini Attanayake
· NSB Sthree Miss Personality – Jayathi De Silva
After the awarding of the winners of the Mini Pageants, the judges selected the Top Five Finalists; Thilini Amarasuriya, Ishanka De Alwis, Shanika Shamini, Ayesha Fernando and Jayathi De Silva, to answer 5 questions from the judging panel as the last assessment in their decision of who will win the title of Miss World Sri Lanka 2015.
After a quick assessment of the answers and the displays shown by the contestants, the judges made their decision and the contestants as well as the audience were on pins and needles as they waited for the results.
Thilini Amarasuriya, aged 20, was crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2015 with Ayesha Fernando as 2nd Runner – Up and Jayathi De Silva as 1st Runner – Up.
Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2015 as well as all the Runners – up and all the winners of the Mini Pageants!
Catching up with them moments after their big win, this is what they had to say;
“I’m so speechless right now. I can’t even think of anything to say! I’m so speechless!” - Miss World Sri Lanka 2015, Thilini Amarasuriya
“I was so excited when I was named 1st Runner – up. I want to thank everyone who coached us and taught us everything” - Jayathi De Silva
“I was really surprised. So happy to have won 2nd Runner – Up” – Ayesha Fernando
After the grand finale, the panel of judges spoke to us about what it was like to choose the winner…
“I think the Miss World pageant is much more deeper than the other pageants so it’s not just about how you look, it’s about your intelligence and how you hold yourself up high. All the contestants had good charities. When we picked the winner, we looked at the overall thing - beauty is a big part but you need the intelligence as well, and they also need to handle themselves among 120 contestants. The winner we picked did well overall and the scores speak on behalf of that” – Sabrina Herft
“Being that Beauty with a Purpose was the theme we were looking into. A lot of people say that beauty and brains don’t go together so we had to see in the contestants how close those two were” - Ravindra Randeniya
“Winner for this year is beautiful inside and outside” – Wena
“The winner did a very good job and when she goes to the competition they can improve themselves more!” – Nisrina Nurul Hidayah
We also got a few thoughts from the audience about the show and the winner;
“The winners were very good and the show was also very good” – Kayria
“Miss World Sri Lanka should be capable enough to represent our country, be beautiful, intelligent and a good brand ambassador. She (Thilini) has that capability and she can improve more. She needs to be a strong contestant. I wish her all the best” – Roshan Ranawana
“Urm. Well I guess the judges decided the best and did justice” – Anurodha
“It was a very nice” – Cyril
“The show was good, very well organised and up to international standards. People who deserved, won. The one I chose became Miss World Sri Lanka so I was happy” – Yashoda Wimaladharma
“The winner is really pretty and the first runner up gave such a great fantastic response. Well thought! It’s so obvious that these contestants have beauty with a purpose” – Hirunika Premachandra
“We came all the way from Dubai for this and it was lovely. The winner was expected but beautiful” – Hannes
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Yakuni says:
Oct 07, 2015 at 12:00 amWhat sells in international beauty circles is the face. Unfortunately, this miss does not have that. Anyway we Lankans become fools every time no!
Diluni says:
Oct 10, 2015 at 12:00 amRashmi Senadeera has a pretty face.
Dingiri Banda says:
Oct 10, 2015 at 12:00 amShameless men are displaying Rs. 50,000 as a great amount.