Aruni Rajapaksha is a Sri Lankan

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, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder.

Personal life

Aruni Rajapaksha was born in

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, and raised in

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. After taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, Aruni joined the Kandy Technical College to do a secretarial course. During that period, she organized fashion shows in Kandy leading her to take on a career in modelling. Aruni is currently married to Nalin Samarawickrama and mother of twin girls.

Career

In 2004, Aruni won the title of ''Udarata Menike'' and the ''Capri Beauty queen 2005'' crown. Aruni has also worked as a host for various shows such as "Hello Sri Lanka" and "Liyasevana".

Filmography

References

External links

Aruni Rajapaksha's Biography in Sinhala Cinema Database
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rajapaksha, Aruni Madusha Sri Lankan film actresses Sri Lankan female models 1984 births Living people Miss International 2007 delegates Sri Lankan beauty pageant winners Sinhalese artists 20th-century Sri Lankan actresses Miss Universe 2008 contestants Sri Lankan television presenters