Best Model of the World 2010:

Piumi and Nalinda represent Sri Lanka

Nipuni WIMALAPALA

Modeling has become a very popular and attractive field in Sri Lanka today since there are many people dedicating themselves to it. The models are in a very good position today as they are competent enough to participate in international pageants.

Once again Sri Lanka is going to be competing with 67 other countries in Bulgaria. The young and enthusiastic Piumi Sudeshika Perera and Nalinda Sampatha will be flying off to participate in the "Best Model of the World 2010" in Bulgaria on July 31. They are very confident and all ready to depart on the 21.

Nalinda and Piumi are active members of V Academy run by actress Vasana Danthanarayana. Vasana has guided and trained these youngsters to come to this position who joined the institution when they were very young.

Piumi is an old girl of Hillwood College, Kandy and has three sisters. Her family, especially her mother supports her and encourages her to improve her talents.

Nalinda's story is also the same and his whole family helps him a lot in everything. He is the youngest of his family and has many friends who help him reach his targets.

Vasana has trained these young models in many ways. "We are really well trained focusing especially on personality building. Today, we are quite confident that we could do something for Sri lanka. We are really happy that we are going to represent Sri Lanka which is a rare opportunity for any person. Our hope is to perform our best there and to bring glory to Sri Lanka. This is the biggest modeling competition in the world", they noted.