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Miss Universe Sri Lanka … doing it the right way
Although our Queen wasn’t crowned Miss Universe 2024, she must be congratulated for impressing many in Mexico. Her live interview was well received. This is one of the bouquets that came her way …
“The humble Queen. This was my very first impression of Melloney from the moment I spoke with her. She embodies humility, but there is so much more to her than meets the eye. What makes me admire her even more is how she shatters stereotypes in Sri Lanka.
“Being a banker and a basketball player, she proves that women can excel in any field.
“Rooted in strength, the fire in her heart shows us that women are destined for greatness, just like her.”
And this is another compliment that she received …
“Dear Melloney. I have the great memory of how I met you. I was super nervous and you were having breakfast, super calm, but you took my hands, smiled and transmitted me a lot of calm by inviting me to your table and talking. Thank you for motivating me from that moment that I can achieve what I want to be. You are so funny smart, hardworking, sweet and kind.
“All your outfits were beautiful. Thank you for teaming up with me. You deserved rest after finishing your 15 steps checklist because you were the first on the team to finish them.
“I treasure the perfume you gave me, as well as the tea envelopes and, of course, having met you.
“Sending you many hugs and come back to Mexico whenever you want. Hoping to see you again for chilaquiles (authentic Mexican meal).”
Back home, Melloney is aready into quite a few projects.
She was involved with the Rotary Club, of Port City, in a project which took the form of a motor rally, held on 8th February, 2025.
The event was advertised as follows:
Exciting News! Join us at the Motor Rally to Save Little Hearts on Saturday, 08 February 2025, and meet Miss Universe Sri Lanka, Melloney Dassanayaka! Don’t miss this chance to support a noble cause and speak with our Event Ambassador and Beauty Queen. Limited slots available—register now for the Motor Rally!
Melloney says she is the Ambassador for this ‘Little Hearts’ project which helps facilitate the cardiac and critical care complex at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital.
The Endometriosis Support and Awareness Foundation (ESAF) had Melloney as their Special Guest at a five km run to bring awareness on endometriosis.
Our Beauty Queen is also supporting a few single-women-headed families, in Matara, to help pay their children’s school and tuition fees.
Melloney, who is an animal lover, added that she is looking forward to collaborate with an elephant conservation centre to help bring awareness on the ongoing issues.
“I was asked to do a photoshoot recently, in Sigiriya, on an elephant, but I couldn’t do it; honestly I broke into tears when I saw the elephant,” she said.
In conclusion, Miss Universe Sri Lanka said that her entire family enjoys reading The Island newspaper.
“The Island newspaper is a hit with my family.”