National Television Announcer Nimesha wins the Mrs. World Tourism crown

Ms. Nimesha Premachandra, an announcer and actress at the National Television, has succeeded in bringing the main crown of the 12th Mrs. Tourism World - 2026 pageant, which concluded grandly in Manila, Philippines, to Sri Lanka.

This pageant was grandly organized from September 24th to October 2nd with the participation of married beauties from 20 leading countries around the world. In addition to this main crown, she demonstrated special talent by winning several other sub-competitions held concurrently with the pageant for her homeland.

Marking another wonderful milestone in this exceptional achievement, her husband, Mr. Malith Gihan Vithana, who participated in the pageant with her, also received an international award as the 'Best Supporting Husband'.

Ms. Nimesha Premachandra, a resident of Kalutara South, received her primary education from Kalutara Balika National School and pursued higher education at Ruhunu University. A television announcer by profession, she had previously won the 'Lion Queen' crown in 2008.

Following these international victories, the couple returned to the island this morning (05) via Singapore Airlines flight SQ 468, arriving at Katunayake International Airport. To welcome them, the national director and head coach of the pageant, Mr. Rukmal Senanayake, and his team, along with a group of close relatives of Nimesha and Malith, were present at the airport premises.

Watch the video during the pageant in the Philippines ›