Miss Universe Sri Lanka

Miss Universe Sri Lanka (formerly known as Miss Ceylon) is a national pageant in Sri Lanka to choose ambassador for the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Sri Lanka Organization
Formation1953
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersColombo
Location
Membership
Official language
Sinhala
Tamil
President
Rosita Wickramasinghe
Websitewww.misssrilanka.lk

History

Miss Sri Lanka identified in 1953 with Manel Illangakoon of Colombo and became the oldest national pageant in Sri Lanka.[1] The name of Sri Lanka previously named as British Ceylon between 1902 and 1948 then made an independence in 1948 as Ceylon. In 1953 was the first beauty pageant era in Sri Lanka by its government in Colombo. The first Miss Ceylon went to Miss World and debuted at Miss Universe in 1955 with Maureen Neliya Hingert of Colombo.[2]

In 1973 Ceylon changed its name as Sri Lanka as permanent. Miss Sri Lanka crowned national winner to Miss Universe and also runners-up to Miss World, Miss International and Miss Asia Pacific International.

In 1997 beauty pageant in Sri Lanka had separated and did not exist at Miss Universe until 2004 where Sri Lanka had no national franchise holder in that period. Shivanthini Dharmasiri is the last Miss Sri Lanka between 1953 and 1996.[3]

In 2005 the Miss Sri Lanka was like going back in time, with the spectacular production at the Waters Edge, where a full house sat down to watch twelve finalists vie for the title.[4] The pageant nowadays is in under Mrs. Rosita Wickramasinghe and sponsoring in different companies per year.[5][6]

National franchise holders

Miss Sri Lanka has become national franchise holder for Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Tourism International.

Titleholders

YearMiss Sri LankaDistrictNotes
1953Manel IllangakoonColomboMiss Ceylon Beauty Pageant – British Ceylon-Government
1954Jeannette de JonkColombo
1955Maureen Neliya HingertColombo
1957Camellia Rosalia PereraColombo
1960Yvonne Eileen GunawardeneColomboMiss Sri Lanka – Sound and Vision with Bandula Jayasekera Productions
1961Kamala AthaudaKalutara
1962Yvonne D'RozarioColombo
1963Manel de SilvaColombo
1964Dona Annette Felicia KulatungaColombo
1965Shirlene Minerva de SilvaColombo
1966Lorraine RoosmalecocqColombo
1967Seedevi de Zoysas Tewaitta RagamaColombo
1968Sheila JayatillekeColombo
1969Marlene Beverly SeneveratneColombo
1970Yolanda Shahzadi AhlipColombo
1971Gail AbayasingheColombo
1972Damayanthi GunewardenaColombo
1973Shiranthi WickremesingheBadullaThe wife of the sixth President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa
1974Melani Irene WijendraColombo
1975Shyama Hiramya AlgamaColombo
1976Genevieve Bernedette ParsonsColombo
1977Sobodhini NagesanColombo
1978Dilrukshi WimalasoonyaColombo
1979Vidyahari VanigasooriyarColombo
1980Bernadine Rosi RamanayakeColombo
1981Renuka Varuni JesudhasonMatale
1982Ann Monica TradigoColombo
1983Shyama Ayesa Cecilia FernandoColombo
1984Nilmini IddamalgodaColombo
1985Ramani Liz BartholomeuszColombo
1986Indra KumariColombo
1987Nandaine WijiegooneratnaColombo
1988Deepthi AllesColombo
1989Veronica RustonColombo
1990Roshani AluwihareColombo
1991Diloka SeneviratneColombo
1992Hiranthi DevapriyaColombo
1993Chamila WickramesingheColombo
1994Nushara FernandoColombo
1995Shivani VasagamColombo
1996Shivanthini DharmasiriColombo
2005Rozanne DiaszGampahaMiss Universe Sri Lanka – Rosita Wickramasinghe (Essential Entertainment)
2006Jacqueline FernandezColomboBollywood Actress
2007Aruni Madusha RajapakseKandy
2008Faith LandersBadulla
2010Ishanka MadurasingheKegalle
2011Stephanie SiriwardhanaColomboSri Lanka-Lebanese descent
2012Sabrina HerftColombo
2013Amanda RatnayakeColombo
2014Avanti MarianneColombo
2016Jayathi De SilvaColombo
2017Christina PeirisColombo
2018Ornella GunesekereColombo
2022TBDTBDTBD

Big Four pageants representatives

Miss Universe Sri Lanka

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
Year Miss Sri Lanka Placement at Miss Universe Special Awards Notes
Did not compete between 2019—2023
2018 Ornella Mariam Jayasiri Gunesekere Unplaced
  • Miss Congeniality
Ornella was 3rd Runner-up at Miss Supranational 2016, Top 10 and Miss Popular Vote at Miss Grand International 2015 and Top 15 and Miss Friendship at Miss Tourism International 2011
2017 Christina Peiris Top 16 Crowned in special event after the annual Miss Sri Lanka did not recruit candidates to make a batch
2016 Jayathi De Silva Unplaced
2015 Did not compete
2014 Avanti Marianne Unplaced
2013 Amanda Ratnayake Unplaced
2012 Sabrina Herft Unplaced
  • Best National Costume (3rd Runner-up)
2011 Stephanie Siriwardhana Unplaced Sri Lanka-Lebanese descent
2010 Ishanka Madurasinghe Unplaced Miss Universe Sri Lanka – Rosita Wickramasinghe (Essential Entertainment) Directorship
Miss Sri Lanka Universe
2009 Faith Landers Did not compete Did not compete at the Miss Universe 2009 due to lack sponsorship
2008 Aruni Madusha Rajapakse Unplaced
2007 Did not compete
2006 Jacqueline Fernandez Unplaced
  • Best National Costume (Top 20)
2005 Rozanne Diasz Unplaced Miss Sri Lanka Universe – Rosita Wickramasinghe (Essential Entertainment) Directorship
Miss Sri Lanka
Did not compete between 1997–2004
1996 Shivanthini Dharmasiri Unplaced
1995 Shivani Vasagam Unplaced
1994 Nushara Fernando Unplaced
1993 Chamila Wickramesinghe Unplaced
1992 Hiranthi Devapriya Unplaced
1991 Diloka Seneviratne Unplaced
1990 Roshani Aluwihare Unplaced
1989 Veronica Ruston Unplaced
1988 Deepthi Alles Unplaced
1987 Nandaine Wijiegooneratna Unplaced
1986 Indra Kumari Unplaced
1985 Ramani Liz Bartholomeusz Unplaced
1984 Did not compete
1983 Shyama Ayesa Cecilia Fernando Unplaced
1982 Ann Monica Tradigo Unplaced
1981 Renuka Varuni Jesudhason Unplaced
1980 Hyacinth Kurukulasuriya Unplaced
1979 Vidyahari Vanigasooriyar Unplaced
1978 Dilrukshi Wimalasoonya Unplaced
1977 Sobodhini Nagesan Unplaced
1976 Genevieve Bernedette Parsons Unplaced
1975 Shyama Hiramya Algama Unplaced
1974 Melani Irene Wijendra Unplaced
1973 Shiranthi Wickremesinghe Unplaced
1972 Did not compete
1971 Gail Abayasinghe Unplaced
1970 Yolanda Shahzadi Ahlip Unplaced
1969 Marlene Beverly Seneveratne Unplaced
1968 Sheila Jayatilleke Unplaced
1967 Did not compete
1966 Lorraine Roosmalecocq Unplaced
1965 Shirlene Minerva de Silva Unplaced
1964 Dona Annette Felicia Kulatunga Unplaced
1963 Manel de Silva Unplaced
1962 Yvonne D'Rozario Unplaced
1961 Ranjini Nilani Jayatilleke Unplaced Miss Sri Lanka – Sound and Vision with Bandula Jayasekera Productions
Did not compete between 1958–1960
1957 Camellia Rosalia Perera Unplaced
1956 Did not compete
1955 Maureen Neliya Hingert 2nd Runner-up Miss Ceylon Beauty Pageant – British Ceylon-Government

Miss International Sri Lanka

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
The 1st Runner-up of Miss Universe Sri Lanka usually represents her country at Miss International. The winner could be competed if designation allows inside by the organizer.
Year Miss International Sri Lanka Placement at Miss International Special Awards Notes
2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi[7] Unplaced
Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant between 2020 and 2021
2019 Pawani Vithanage Top 15
  • Best National Costume (Top 7)
  • Best Swimsuit (Top 15)
2018 Natalee Fernando Unplaced
2017 Did not compete
2016 Ayesha Fernando Unplaced
2015 Angela Richard Jayatissa Unplaced
2014 Tamara Shanelle Makalanda Unplaced
2013 Did not compete
2012 Madusha Rushani Mayadunne 2nd Runner-up
2011 Did not compete
2010 Ornella Mariam Jayasiri Gunesekere Unplaced
2009 Did not compete
2008 Faith Landers Unplaced
2007 Aruni Madusha Rajapakse Top 15
2006 Did not compete
2005 Gayesha Perera Wickramarachchige Unplaced
Did not compete between 1995–2004
1994 Sharmila Tamara Kariyawasam Unplaced
Did not compete between 1991–1993
1990 Desana Danika Dedigama Unplaced
Did not compete between 1978–1989
1977 Sobodhini Nagesan Unplaced
1976 Sudhaama Kitchilan Unplaced
1975 Salangshaala Jerrie Ahlip Unplaced
1974 Dayangani Priyanthi Nanayakkara Unplaced
1973 Yvonne Muttupulle Unplaced
1972 Damayanthi Gunewardena Unplaced
1971 Did not compete
1970 Shirlene Minerva De Silva Unplaced
1969 Shirline Clara Perera Unplaced
1968 Manel Eriyagama Unplaced
1967 Pearl Nazaria Cooray Unplaced
1966 No contest
1965 Christine Muriel de Souza Unplaced
1964 Kathleen Antoinette Foenander Top 15
1963 Christina Selvanayagam Unplaced
1962 Jennifer Labrooy Unplaced
1961 Kamala Athauda Top 15
1960 Yvonne Eileen Gunawardene Unplaced
  • Best National Costume

Minor pageants representatives

Miss Sri Lanka also crowned another title to candidates who qualified to upcoming International competitions.

Miss Tourism Sri Lanka

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
Year Miss Tourism Sri Lanka Placement at Miss Tourism International Special Awards Notes
Did not compete since 2015—Present
2014 Madampege Uddima Oshadie De Silva Unplaced
2013 Erandika Dilhari Dissanayake Unplaced
2012 Did not compete
2011 Ornella Mariam Jayasiri Gunesekere Top 15
  • Miss Friendship
Did not compete between 2005–2011
2004 Kapuruge Tehani Renata Perera Unplaced
2003 Lushama Pathirage Unplaced
Did not compete between 1995–2002
1994 Trudy De Silva Unplaced

Miss Asia Pacific Sri Lanka

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
Year Miss Asia Pacific Sri Lanka Placement at Miss Asia Pacific International Special Awards Notes
Did not compete since 2018—Present
2017 Hasini Samuel Unplaced Ceylon Majestic Pageants Directorship
Did not compete between 2006–2016
2005 Kapuruge Tehani Renata Perera Unplaced
Did not compete between 2003–2004
2002 Nishadika Jayawardene Unplaced
2001 Nilusha Gimange Unplaced
  • Miss Friendship
2000 Audrey Fernando Unplaced
Did not compete between 1995–1999
1994 Francine Roberts Unplaced
1993 Shivani Vasagam Unplaced
1992 Nushara Rusri Pramali Fernando Top 12
Did not compete between 1990–1991
1989 Yamuna De Saram Unplaced
1988 Tharanga Dilrukshi Abeysinghe Top 16
1987 Preenie Chrisanthie Dias Unplaced
1986 Mamasena Seneviratne Disana Top 16
1985 Jacqueline Pereira Top 15
1984 Mary Dilani Fernando Unplaced
1983 Fionna Wickramasinghe Unplaced
1982 Sharon de Jong 3rd Runner-up
1981 Bernadine Rosemarie Fernando Ramanayake Miss Asia Pacific 1981
1980 Deepthi Lalani Nirmala Seneviratne Unplaced
1979 Tamara Ingrid Subramaniah Unplaced
1978 Shyami De Silva Unplaced
1977 Shyama Ayesa Cecilia Fernando Unplaced
1976 Cheryl Sela Unplaced
1975 Delrine de Silva Unplaced
1974 Preethi Irma De Silva Unplaced
1973 Davangani Priyanthi Nanayakkara Unplaced
1972 Deirdre Smale Unplaced
1971 Melani Irene Devendra Wijendra Unplaced
1970 Methsili Maria Silva Unplaced
1969 Shirlene Minerva de Silva Unplaced
1968 Marlene Beverly Seneveratne Unplaced

Notes

See also

References

  1. "Miss Sri Lanka 1953". iilanka.com. 13 October 2016.
  2. "Maureen Hingert".
  3. "Miss Sri Lanka 1996". sundaytimes.lk. 13 October 2016.
  4. "Miss Sri Lanka 2005". island.lk. 13 October 2016.
  5. "Miss Sri Lanka 2006". lankanewspapers.com. 13 October 2016.
  6. Top Best National Costume
  7. "Miss International". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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