Shivanthini Dharmasiri
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Shivanthini Dharmasiri is a Sri Lanka
n science graduate who was crowned as Miss Universe Sri-Lanka
at the premier beauty pageant held on March 31, 1996, in Colombo
, Sri Lanka
. Shivanthini migrated to the UK in 1976 with her family and has had the opportunity to experience cultures of both the East and West. During her time in Sri Lanka
she attended Ladies College in Colombo and in the UK, Cyfarthfa High School
in Merthyr Tydfil
. She was one of only three asian students in the school and was proud to be elected as head-girl in 1987 by both staff and fellow pupils.
Shivanthini comes from a family of doctors, her father, uncle, brother and sister-in-law all being in the medical profession. She chose science subjects for her A Levels and went on to specialize in microbiology
at the University of Wales
where she achieved a BSc Hons degree.
Shivanthini was 18 when she entered her first beauty pageant. She was placed first runner up at the 1989 Kumari (Queen of) Sri-Lanka Contest held in London
. Further to her success she modeled extensively for top Sri-Lankan fashion designers under the tutelage of Seneka De Silva and Lou Ching Wong. In 1996 Shivanthini competed in and won the prestigious Miss Universe/Sri-Lanka title in addition to the mini titles Miss Personality and Miss Internet.
In May 1996 she represented her country at the Miss Universe Pageant, Las Vegas. She introduced herself: "Ayubowan (warm greetings), from Sri-Lanka where the spirit of the people builds a brighter future I am Shivanthini Dharmasiri " alluding to the tenacious spirit of the people of Sri-Lanka determined to succeed despite the difficult period of civil unrest at that time.
Upon her return Shivanthini headlined at the Shades of Sri-Lanka cultural show in Abu Dhabi and more recently she was a judge at the 2010 Miss Sri-Lanka World Pageant.
Shivanthini enjoyed 10 years in the UK pharmaceutical industry working in sales as a healthcare development manager. She married Mr Andrew Burr - council member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
GB in 2003. She has two children Lachlan and Ysabella and is resident in the UK.
Shivanthini is a marketing manager for Numark
Ltd - a company representing 2500 independent pharmacies in the UK. Shivanthini continues to balance a career in the healthcare sector, promote Sri Lanka
and be a mother.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n science graduate who was crowned as Miss Universe Sri-Lanka
at the premier beauty pageant held on March 31, 1996, in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. Shivanthini migrated to the UK in 1976 with her family and has had the opportunity to experience cultures of both the East and West. During her time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
she attended Ladies College in Colombo and in the UK, Cyfarthfa High School
Cyfarthfa High School
Cyfarthfa High School is a comprehensive school, based in the town and borough of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, that was established in 1970. Cyfarthfa means "Place of the barking " in Welsh and the school crest reflects this.- Origins :...
in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Wales, with a population of about 30,000. Although once the largest town in Wales, it is now ranked as the 15th largest urban area in Wales. It also gives its name to a county borough, which has a population of around 55,000. It is located in the historic county of...
. She was one of only three asian students in the school and was proud to be elected as head-girl in 1987 by both staff and fellow pupils.
Shivanthini comes from a family of doctors, her father, uncle, brother and sister-in-law all being in the medical profession. She chose science subjects for her A Levels and went on to specialize in microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
at the University of Wales
University of Wales
The University of Wales was a confederal university founded in 1893. It had accredited institutions throughout Wales, and formerly accredited courses in Britain and abroad, with over 100,000 students, but in October 2011, after a number of scandals, it withdrew all accreditation, and it was...
where she achieved a BSc Hons degree.
Shivanthini was 18 when she entered her first beauty pageant. She was placed first runner up at the 1989 Kumari (Queen of) Sri-Lanka Contest held in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Further to her success she modeled extensively for top Sri-Lankan fashion designers under the tutelage of Seneka De Silva and Lou Ching Wong. In 1996 Shivanthini competed in and won the prestigious Miss Universe/Sri-Lanka title in addition to the mini titles Miss Personality and Miss Internet.
In May 1996 she represented her country at the Miss Universe Pageant, Las Vegas. She introduced herself: "Ayubowan (warm greetings), from Sri-Lanka where the spirit of the people builds a brighter future I am Shivanthini Dharmasiri " alluding to the tenacious spirit of the people of Sri-Lanka determined to succeed despite the difficult period of civil unrest at that time.
Upon her return Shivanthini headlined at the Shades of Sri-Lanka cultural show in Abu Dhabi and more recently she was a judge at the 2010 Miss Sri-Lanka World Pageant.
Shivanthini enjoyed 10 years in the UK pharmaceutical industry working in sales as a healthcare development manager. She married Mr Andrew Burr - council member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the body responsible for the leadership and support of the pharmacy profession within England, Scotland and Wales...
GB in 2003. She has two children Lachlan and Ysabella and is resident in the UK.
Shivanthini is a marketing manager for Numark
Numark
Numark may refer to:*Numark Industries: a company producing and selling DJ equipment*Numark : a chain of pharmacies in the United Kingdom*DJ Nu-Mark: DJ and member of hip hop crew Jurassic 5...
Ltd - a company representing 2500 independent pharmacies in the UK. Shivanthini continues to balance a career in the healthcare sector, promote Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
and be a mother.