The model designer
Sumudu Wimalasekara, our cover girl this week, studied at Musaeus College
Colombo and later did her higher studies at St. Bridget's Convent.
She is a full time business woman and part-time model. She entered the
career of modelling at Musaeus College by modelling in most of the TV commercials
as well as press commercials.
After she finished her higher studies at St. Bridget's Convent she started
working at a leading apparel company as a merchandiser in the apparel business.
Sumudu studied at the University of Texas at USA about fabric designing
and computer designing.
She started doing her business by creating her own designing at modelling
shows. She then proceeded to the export market as 'Lauren Fashions'.
Sumudu started her career of modelling part time by modelling her own
creations. She studied about modelling with Senaka de Silva.
She participated the Model of the World 98' and was one of the runners-up.
She has participated in a lot of modelling shows in Sri Lanka. Her future
plans are to continue modelling and to improve her business.
Are you the 'Best Model' in Sri Lanka
this year?
The Best Model Sri Lanka '98, the biggest ever modelling contest and
show will be held at the Trans Asia Hotel on November 29.
The show is organised by Leo Club to Thimbirigasyaya in collaboration
with the International Association of Lion Clubs, Swarnavahini, "ETV",
Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., ABC Net work, Trans Asia Hotel and Cool Tribute
Model Bank. The event is sponsored by Coca Cola, Oriflame, Swarnamahal,
Hameedias, Mondi, Inspirations, Odel, Fashion Optic and Keells. The entire
show from the preliminary levels to the finals will be choreographed by
Geraldine Bandaranayake and dance steps will be choreographed by Kevin
Nugera.
Girls and boys between 14-28 years are eligible to participate in this
contest. Height should 5' 3" for male contestants and 5' for female
contestants.
Geraldine Bandaranayake, the creator of the "Tittle Tattle"
fashion shows will choreograph the models on cat walk at the entire show.
Half turn to reverse turn, jacket handling, clothes presenting, personality
development and many other tactics of modelling are included in the training.
Special training to all models will be given on how to face for fashion
photographs and how to look good on the video screens. To all young people
who are planning their weddings in the future, this is the ideal chance
for them to learn how to look nice on their wedding photos.
Sri Lanka repesentative for many international events and a special
aerobics Ballet and Latin American dance instructor, Kevin Nugera will
choreograph the models to the beat of music.This is an additional chance
for models to learn the dance steps from a single contest. The International
Association of Lions Clubs will award an internationally recognized certificate
for all models who sucessfully complete the model training. So all models
and beginners, this is an ideal chance to get a most reputed certficate
from the Lions Clubs Association.
According to Project Chairman, assistant choreographer and designer
of this event Leo Mohan Tilina Perera, this contest is for an international
event and we try our best to select the best person to represent our motherland.
Therefore, no favours will be entertained. Winners will be selected by
a reputed panel of judges. Every decision taken by them will be based on
performance and how they improve after the training.
This event's dresses are designed by Mohan Thilina Perera for Mohan
Heart Collection, Purnima Abeyratne for Inspirations with the designers
of Hameedias and ODEL. Clothes categories are Beach wear, Elegant wear,
Causal wear and Office wear.
'Mr. Model Sri Lanaka '98' and 'Miss Model Sri Lanka '98' are the main
titles for the crown with 10 other mini pageant titles which includes New
Discovery, Best catwalk, Face of the year (Photo model) Look of the year
etc. Air tickets, cash and many fabulous prizes to be given away: so all
groovy guys and girls hurry up and send in your coupons on or before October
31. The coupons should be from The Sunday Times, Midweek Mirror, Lanka
Woman, Sirikatha and Lankadeepa only and should be sent on or before October
31 to 'Best Model Sri Lanka 1998', C/o Swarnavahini, 676, Galle Road, Colombo
3.
Every entrant should enclose his/her recently taken full length colour
photograph with their respective applications. For more details listen
to SUN FM, Gold FM or watch Swarnavahini and ETV. The production team for
this project includes Mohan Thilina Perera, the Project Chairman of the
Leo Club, Tears Pop group, London Soul DJs Club and Interwork Club.
Juhi Chawla desires change
On her recent visit to Sri Lanka, Bollywood star Juhi Chawla told us
that her desire is to act in a Malayalam film for a change as she has appeared
in a number of Hindi films.But she had doubts about  the
language barrier.We hear from Bollywood that Juhi Chawla had played heroine
in a Malayalam film opposite two super stars in Kerala,Mohanlal and Mommootty."We
completed work in the film in less than thirty days.At first I was a bit
excited as it was different from that of a Hindi film.But later I was so
much taken up that I felt sorry the schedules ended"she said.
Incidentally Juhi Chawla was not conversant with Malayalam films or
the stars when she signed the contract.But after working for a few hours
in the film with the two Kerala super stars she gathered a lot on their
talents."I sensed immediately that these two actors were really talented"Juhi
Chawla told media men in Kerala.She had overcome all language barriers
These two Kerala stars were surprised when Juhi told that she had not
seen any of their films.Mohanlal and Mommootty had thereafter given her
several video cassettes of their films.
Juhi Chawla is now rehearsing for a whirlwind concert tour in the States
and Canada and has completed another film under a versatile film maker
Hrishikesh Mukherjee,titled 'Jhooth Bole Kauva Kaate ' She describes it
as a 'simple film but with much incidents most appreciated by the audience.'
Once again Juhi Chawla spoke about her marriage to the media."I
do not deny my marriage to Jai Methaand.
'Kodivinaya': curse overtakes country
By Kumaradasa Wagista
'Selecting the cast for the political satire 'Kodivinaya'was the most
difficult exercise on the production  side,director
Wilson Gunaratna said."I interviewed more than one hundred individuals
to pick the characters,did camera tests,hair make ups,dialogue rehearsals
and many more which cost money as well as time."Mr Gunaratna who has
gained fame as a dramatist and journalist is a hotelier by profession.It
was while watching a telefilm in London that he conceived the idea of making
a political satire with a live cast in it.
He had tried his best to assign as many popular artistes in its cast,however
most of the artistes are novices.Those thought most suitable were taken
and made up by make up artist Asoka Weerasinghe.Mr Gunaratna is satisfied
that the best available talent to suit many characters were chosen.Viewers
too would like to see new faces coming on the screen.
Choosing a school as the centre of the plot with characters rotating
round it was purely a non political approach.Characters cover the present
principal and staff,previous principal and staff and parents of the pupils
and are common in society.The present satire comprises 13 episodes."Depending
on audience reactions I can even extend more "he said.Satirecally
they cover the present and past in our country.
However every episode would begin with a well composed narration while
the stories are based on selected timely current issues with a lot of satire
and sarcasm.My intentions are very pure.There is no political motivation
nor insult to anyone.I am satisfied if I could render some service to the
future generation I would be the happiest"he said.
Mr Gunaratna thanked Independent Television Network for coming forward
to televise 'Kodivinaya' and said a nation comprising various ethnic groups
observing varied religious beliefs lived peacefully.The country was known
as the Dhammadeepa throughout the entire world.But what has happened today?Today
the entire country is a killing field.A grave mistake has taken place somewhere
and that is the 'Kodivinaya'-the evil charm-befallen on the country and
it should be freed.
Wilson Gunaratna who directed 'Kodivinaya' is playing a role in it.Ramanee
Fonseka,Jinasena Indiketiya,Lionel Wickrema,Sesiri Wickrema,Nandana Uduwela,Hepathy
Gunaratna,Nilanthi Heendeniya and Sujatha Paramanadan are the others in
the cast.Chandra Tilak Gunaratna has scripted and the musical score is
by Wimal J Sriyaratna.
McDonald's: fantastic food and fun for kids
By Chamintha Thilakarathna.
Mmmm....they are soft, fresh and delicious. They are too large for the
mouth to hold in one bite. And, with each bite, your taste buds can feel
the ingredients and the flavours that have made them one of the world'
s best you can find. And if it is burgers of such quality that you are
looking for, where else do you find burgers that are made to tickle your
taste buds long after but at the internationally  renowned
McDonald' s outlets, of course.
At 498, Galle Road, Colombo 3, this is exactly what you can expect.
McDonald' s core menu offers beef, vegetable, chicken and fish. And, they
all come with the guarantee of 'halal'. Amongst those food categories are
McDonald's famous brands: Big Mac Burger, Mc Chicken Burger, Vegetable
Burger, Filet-O-Fish and scrumptious golden-crisp French fries. That is
not all. No meal at McDonald's would be complete without a famous and mouth
watering creamy Sundae and the extra thick milk-shake or a hot apple pie.
My favourites were the fries, ice creams and the shakes. The ice creams
stood by the full implication of cream. Soft and tasty with their speciality
chocolate and strawberry sauces. That is one ice cream that makes you want
to eat more but cannot because one cup holds much more than your appetite
 can
consume.
And the shakes are thick, creamy and tasty. Any milk shake enthusiast
would taste the difference. Of course, McDonald's also offer a variety
of soft drinks and juices also. Even locally made favourites like 'ginger
beer' and 'sodas'.
Similarly, the cheese and the sauces inside the burgers also has a touch
of difference.
The restaurant is not only about the fantastic food. It also offers
friendly young faces, that would make you want to go back. Made to accommodate
at least 160 persons McDonald's offer a 'Happy Meal' for kids, which comes
with a free gift. That is in addition to the fun filled 'play place' at
the extreme right of the restaurant.
One might even bump into Ronald McDonald, the McDonald's ambassador
to children and families.
The cozy atmosphere and the quality products imported to give the real
taste of McDonald's will undoubtedly be an experience that cannot be explained,
but needs to be experienced. But if it is the prices that you are worried
about, Rusi Pestonjee, McDonald's licencee for Sri Lanka assures that they
will be maintaining prices to suit the majority, and in keeping with the
regular prices of food in Sri Lanka.
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