Anudi Gunasekara is a Sri Lankan model, social activist, and the reigning Miss World Sri Lanka 2024. Born on November 7, 1999, in Anuradhapura, she has emerged as a prominent figure in both the fashion industry and humanitarian efforts Early Life and Education Anudi completed her primary education at Anuradhapura Central College. She pursued higher studies at the University of Kelaniya, earning a Second Upper BA (Hons) degree in International Studies. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in International Relations from the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) . Modeling and Pageantry Anudi's modeling journey began in 2020, influenced by her mother's profession as a beautician. Her first significant exposure came when a photoshoot went viral, leading her to pursue modeling professionally. She received training from Brian Kerkoven and started freelancing, balancing her academic commitments with her modeling career . In July 2024, Anudi Siyatha was crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2024 at the Hilton Grand Ballroom in Colombo. She also won the Most Popular and Best Evening Gown minor titles. She is the model who will represent Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World pageant in 2025. Advocacy and Social Work Beyond her modeling career, Anudi is deeply committed to social causes. She founded 'Saheli,' a non-profit organization dedicated to combating period poverty in Sri Lanka. Her 'Beauty with a Purpose' project under Miss World focuses on this initiative, aiming to provide menstrual hygiene products and education to underprivileged communities . Advocacy and Social Work Beyond her modeling career, Anudi is deeply committed to social causes. She founded 'Saheli,' a non-profit organization dedicated to combating period poverty in Sri Lanka. Her 'Beauty with a Purpose' project under Miss World focuses on this initiative, aiming to provide menstrual hygiene products and education to underprivileged communities . Personal Life and Aspirations Anudi comes from a closely-knit family; her mother is a beautician, and her father, a former national athlete, serves as a senior police officer. She has a younger brother and sister. Looking ahead, Anudi aspires to join the Sri Lankan Foreign Service, aiming to represent her country on international platforms . The only wish of all Sri Lankans is that she be crowned Miss World! #72missworld #missworldsrilanka 🇱🇰 #saheliproject #anudigunasekara #telagana #india