Green-has been a part of her nature. Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth 2016 Dimanthi Edirirathna has always been an ‘Earth Warrior’. She had been involved in many activities related to advocating for a healthy planet since childhood. The 20-year-old undergraduate at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University will be flying to the Philippines to take part in the Miss Earth 2016 beauty pageant which will take place on October 29. Over 90 countries and territories will compete for the title with this year’s theme: Empowered to make a Change.
Q: Why did you decide to take part in Miss Earth Sri Lanka 2016?
A: It has been my childhood dream to represent Sri Lanka on an international platform as a Sri Lankan beauty queen. I have always loved the environment and have been really into environmental activities ever since my childhood days. That too motivated me to take part in this pageant.
Q: Looking back on the Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth pageant, what was the highlight for you?
A: Obviously my crowning moment. (Smiles) No words can capture the essence of that moment when you feel at the top of your world.
Q: Tell us a bit about your family and background.
A: I am the only child in my family. My father is a businessman and my mother is a housewife. I studied at Musaeus College, Colombo. I am an undergraduate at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University now.
Q: What kind outfits suits you best?
A: High waisted denims and shirts are my favourite. I look good and comfortable in the Kandyan saree too.
Q: If you could change one thing in the world, what would you change?
A: (Rolling her eyes) People’s mindset!
Q: What is your favorite comfort food?
A: Ooooh... Lasagna. Yum! I simply love to indulge in it. (Giggles)
Q: If you could give life to any historic character in a film, who would you like to portray?
A: The character of queen Vihara Maha Devi because she was a strong women who had the ability to face any challenge and was brave enough to save the country from a great tragedy.
Apart from that she was also a loving and loyal wife who stood by her husband. She was a great mother who nurtured a strong son like prince Dutugamunu.
Q: Do you think it is good for women to take up martial arts and military training?
A: Yes! I am also doing my higher studies in a military university and personally, I know how important it is for a woman to be able to defend herself using these art forms. Now a days women are more independent.
They need to be strong to face any challenge.
Therefore I think that these skills will come in handy for them in the long run.
Q: How do you handle criticism?
A: I am always busy attending to important things in my life. (Shrugs) So I really don’t have time to bother about criticism.
Q: Who is your all time favourite Miss Sri Lanka in all of the beauty pageant held in Sri Lanka?
A: Dannielle Kerkoven
She is beautiful not only on the outside but she is also good hearted person.
She is many years senior than me and has a lot of experience in the field.
However she is so modest that she helps me in every possible way.
The way she dresses, the way she walks and her personality inspires me a lot.
Q: Current relationship status.
A: (Dreamily) I am in a relationship with an amazing soul who is always there next to me in whatever I take up.
He is engaged in higher studies and he is also employed. He is the greatest motivation in my life!
Q: Are you interested in acting or compeering if the opportunity comes your way?
A: Yes, certainly. If I get a good opportunity which will go with my interests, I would certainly give it the green light.
Q: What is your ambition? Why did you decide to take up that profession?
A: I want to be a logistics manager.
I decided upon the profession because I love to work in the management field and also because I need to have a profession to support my future needs.
Q: Three things we can do to help the environment.
A: These are three very simple and basic things.
1) Love the environment
2) Protect the environment
3) Make others aware about environmental problems.
Q: Give three reasons as to why you should be crowned Miss Earth 2016.
A: 1) I have an outstanding personality.
2) I am strong enough to represent Sri Lanka in an international platform.
Therefore I would be strong enough to take Miss Earth’s duties forward.
3) I am an ‘Earth Warrior’ who has always worked towards protecting mother earth.
Q: What are you currently involved in and what is coming up?
A: I am preparing myself to take part in Miss Earth 2016 in the Philippines and do my best over there. Apart from that I am also involved in the Manusath Derana nature force program.
These chores keep me busy and happy!
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