The radiance and beauty of the fiery sunset and the gently swaying palm trees of Hotel Blue Water set the backdrop for the spectacular Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi grand finale hosted by Unilever’s flagship beauty brand, LUX.
Out of the 15 finalists selected for the 2009 Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi TV series on Derana TV, Tharuka Shaamindri, form Galle was crowned ‘Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi 2009’, she was awarded a cash prize worth Rs.50, 000.
Meanwhile,Yasanthika Lakmali, was chosen as the first runners up and Thilini Perera, was announced the second runners. Both of them received cash prizes worth Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.
All three winners were also presented with valuable saris sponsored by Gee Bees, gift vouchers courtesy Ramani Fernando Salon, Stone n’ String and a specially designed Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi trophy. All 15 finalists received cash prizes and exclusive Lux gift hampers.
The celebrity panel of judges comprised Brands Director of Unilever Sri Lanka Ramani Samarasundera, Model Trainer and former Miss Sri Lanka Rozanne Dias, Popular Actor Roshan Ranawana, Veteran designer Keerthi Sri Karunaratna and Choreographer Graham Hatch.
The lead-up to the grand finale was the complete makeover for each contestant, previously nominated as a participant for the ‘Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi talk show which included a platform for young women to express themselves on issues relevant to their lifestyle. Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi went beyond the norms of a beauty programme and delved into a host of issues and experiences shared by all Sri Lankan women.
Out of the 15 finalists selected for the 2009 Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi TV series on Derana TV, Tharuka Shaamindri, form Galle was crowned ‘Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi 2009’, she was awarded a cash prize worth Rs.50, 000.
Meanwhile,Yasanthika Lakmali, was chosen as the first runners up and Thilini Perera, was announced the second runners. Both of them received cash prizes worth Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.
All three winners were also presented with valuable saris sponsored by Gee Bees, gift vouchers courtesy Ramani Fernando Salon, Stone n’ String and a specially designed Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi trophy. All 15 finalists received cash prizes and exclusive Lux gift hampers.
The celebrity panel of judges comprised Brands Director of Unilever Sri Lanka Ramani Samarasundera, Model Trainer and former Miss Sri Lanka Rozanne Dias, Popular Actor Roshan Ranawana, Veteran designer Keerthi Sri Karunaratna and Choreographer Graham Hatch.
The lead-up to the grand finale was the complete makeover for each contestant, previously nominated as a participant for the ‘Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi talk show which included a platform for young women to express themselves on issues relevant to their lifestyle. Lux Ruwathi Yuwathi went beyond the norms of a beauty programme and delved into a host of issues and experiences shared by all Sri Lankan women.
