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Who will be the next Miss Intercontinental 2018 Sri Lankan Queen? That’s the big question that will be answered at the Finale of the Miss Intercontinental Beauty Pageant. The social media is abuzz with over one million votes within just four days for the contestants of this year’s Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka which gives the public an opportunity to vote for their favourite candidate for Miss Photogenic and Miss Popular.
Organiser cum franchisee and illustrious businessman Roshan Perera, aims to use pageantry to unify, inspire, educate, entertain and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of Sri Lanka. He states, “Miss Intercontinental pageant is more than simply a beauty competition, our winner will be an ambassador for this culturally rich and beautiful part of the world.” Franchisee Roshan Perera is proud of this year’s finalists as they represent the modern independent women who are self-confident. Even with all the glamour and beauty they possess, they don’t depend on their looks solely, as they are all extremely educated and talented.
The winner will represent Sri Lanka in the grand finale to be held on 27 January in Manila, Philippines. Miss Intercontinental is recognised as one of the top 5 beauty pageants of the world, while the sash and crown have become pop culture mainstays, the Miss Intercontinental event has grown to become an ultimate show and icon of female beauty and success. Past titleholders have gone on to high-profile careers in government, business, finance, film and fashion. These are women of power and grace, commitment and intelligence, style and substance.
Iroshini Lankathilaka, popular model choreographer and former Miss Asia Pacific, is the Creative Director for Miss Intercontinental 2018, and together with celebrity actress and former Miss Sri Lanka Vinu Udani Siriwardana and designer entrepreneur founder of Broadway fashions Sharen Diana Reimers were the panel that interviewed the smart beautiful young ladies present on day one of auditions.
The ‘Akshata’ brand of Suwandal Rice, has entered into a strategic partnership with the pageant as the sponsor. The popular ‘Akshata’ brand of Rice in keeping with the theme of beauty is known for its functional properties, contributing to a flawless complexion and healthy hair.