Ramani bartholomeusz death
Ramani Bartholomeusz
Sri Lankan actress and Miss Universe winner (–)
Ramani Bartholomeusz | |
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| Born | Ramani Elizabeth Bartholomeusz ()1 September Sri Lanka |
| Died | 30 June () (aged&#;20) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Sri Lanka |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
Ramani Elizabeth Bartholomeusz (Sinhala: රමනී බර්තෝලමියුස්; 1 September – 30 June ) was a Sri Lankan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Having been crowned Miss Sri Lanka ,[1] she represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe pageant.[2]
Personal life
Ramani was born to Kamala and Leslie Mark Bartholomeusz in Gampaha. Her father Leslie was also a well-known documentary film director, broadcaster, journalist and author.[3] She has three sisters, Marie Bartholomeusz, Dileene Bartholomeusz, Reneira Bartholomeusz and one brother Mark Bartholomeusz.
She completed her education at Holy Cross College, Gampaha.[4]
Acting career
At the age of 16, she was screened in Lester James Peiris's film Yuganthaya (English title: End of an Era) in the role of Chamari,[4] alongside renowned actor Gamini Fonseka. After her appearance at the Miss Universe contest, Bartholomeusz continued in the acting field, as she appeared in Dharmasiri Bandaranayake's Makarakshaya and paired with Kamal Addararachchi in Himakumari.[5]
Some of her most popular television acting came through Bhagya, where she co-acted with Ranjan Ramanayake.
Ramani bartholomeusz death Can a heart that loved and that felt love, hearden themselves to kill someone? Miss Universe Sri Lanka Ramani was only 16 years old when she was introduced to the screen by Lester James Pieris and Sumithra Pieris, friends of my father, making her acting debut in Yuganthaya alongside Gamini Fonseka and Richard De Zoysa. Ramani was neither blessed nor burdened with the aggressiveness and ambition that fuelled many artists.She was widely popularized with the song Aji Thapara Lahila sung by Deepika Priyadarshani. She also had main roles in Irata Hadana Mal, Himakumari, and Salalihini Gammanaya, and appeared in the musical program Hada Bandi Gee telecasted by Rupavahini.[4]
Death
Bartholomeusz died on June 30, , at the age of 20 when she was murdered by [Kamal Addararachchi]] by pushing Ramani Bartholomeusz out of a car due to a dispute.[6]
Legacy
Twenty-one years after her death, Bartholomeusz was the cover feature for the 1st issue of Reel and Track Magazine.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded&#;by Nilmini Iddamalgoda | Miss Universe Sri Lanka | Succeeded&#;by Indra Kumari |