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It was a night to remember for starry-eyed Achala Dwoshini when she was crowned Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Model of the Universe 2003. Achala certainly didn't have it easy as she found pretty, tough competition along the way. The gala event held at Trans Asia Hotel was also to celebrate the hotel's 'Library'.

The show consisted of several segments including traditional costume, casualwear, swimwear and evening attire and prizes were awarded to mini pageants that were held earlier too. The casualwear from Salu Sala were designs by Sharmini of Silkwrap, swimwear courtesy of Aqualinea while Salon Shalini helped out with hair and make-up at mini pageants.

The contest which took place due mostly to the efforts of Sebastian Perera JP All Island, Chairman, Celsin Ltd and Franchise Director for the Model of the Universe 2003 in Sri Lanka, was sponsored by National Lotteries Board, Three Coins Beer, Alankara (Pvt) Ltd., Salu Sala, Palm Beach Hotel, Clancy's and Trans Asia Hotel.

The events were organised by Usha Jayawardena of Crowns. Media sponsors for Miss Sri Lanka for Model of the Universe were Hiru, Sun FM and The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.

Winners

Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Model of the Universe 2003: Achala Dwoshini.

1st runner-up: Nuwanthi Somathilaka
2nd runner-up: Ashana Dedigama.

Contestants at the swimwear parade.

Miss Swim Suit

Winner: Sadina Ishangi Unwaththa
1st runner-up: Sanika Nilmini
2nd runner-up: Monika Disanayake

Miss Personality

Winner: Ashana Dedigama
1st runner-up: Achala Dwoshini
2nd runner-up: Lakmali Madubashini Herath

Miss Photogenic

Winner: Nadisha Arsamarakala

The panel of Judges included: Sebastian A. C. Perera - JP all island, Franchise Director for Model of the Universe Pageant, Chairman, Celsin Limited.

Daya Wethasinghe - JPUM, Attorney-at-Law, Chairman and Managing Director of Globe Group of Companies, Lanka Tractors Limited and Monta Group of Companies.

Shirley Ganegoda - Chartered Accountant, Chairman / Managing Director of the Mount Royal Group of Companies and a Senior Rotarian.

Jacky Perera - Director of Celsin Limited and Globe Lanka Limited.

Max Phillips - F & B Manager, Trans Asia Hotel.

Mark Fernando - Chairman and Managing Director of Shiran Garments and Shiran Telesin.

Hussain Abdullah Jamal - President of Jamal Company in Oman, Lebanon and UAE.

Mohan Wijesinghe - Executive Director, National Lottery Board.

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