Maureen Nelia Ballardney Hingert, Sri Lanka's first beauty queen to break into Hollywood, has passed away at the age of 88.

The announcement follows the highly anticipated revival of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka franchise in 2024 under the leadership of National Director Nirmal Bandara, after a six-year hiatus since 2018.

The announcement follows the highly anticipated revival of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka franchise in 2024 under the leadership of National Director Nirmal Bandara, after a six-year hiatus since 2018.

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 national costume standout candidates Yllana Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna), Shaina Ong Rabacal (Camarines Sur), Angeline Cordero Kailani (Iloilo Province), and Sasha ...

Sri Lanka has been participating in this international contest since 1953 but did not have the chance for participation since 2018 up to 2024 with no national franchise holder for Miss Universe. It ...

The 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Mexico. On Thursday, the contestants competed in the national costume contest with colorful looks. The night's best looks included feathers ...

The 73rd Miss Universe Competition is currently underway in Mexico City, Mexico. A record-breaking 130 contestants from around the world are participating, competing for the crown currently held ...

The National Costume competition at Miss Universe is one of the most anticipated events of the pageant. It showcases the cultural heritage, creativity, and unique identity of each contestant's ...

The 2024 Miss Universe costume contest took place on Thursday. The boldest looks included feathered backpieces, sparkly details, and daring cutouts. The wildest national costumes from the 73rd ...

On Thursday night in Mexico City, the glamorous contestants put on an extravagant display at the 73rd Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competition.

The 2024 Miss Universe costume contest took place on Thursday. ... Miss Sri Lanka Melloney Dassanayake donned a sculpture on her back inspired by Sigiriya, ... as a "fierce and resilient Mongolian ...