Rochelle Melani (born Kurukulasuriya Rochelle Melani Fernando on October 28, 1989) is definitely one of those rare Sri Lankan Super Model aspiring to make it big in the glamour world. She's lovely, blessed a flawless complexion, a million dollar smile and a compact figure. In a brief FaceBook chat with Rochelle who tells her endeavours in life and her future plans.
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"I was born in Negombo to Alan Christy Fernando and Renuka Damayanthi Fernando. I'm an only child in my family. I spend my childhood in seeduwa and attened 'Ave Maria Connvent Negombo. My family moved to Italy when I was really young so I schooled there. I attened 'Carducci'(Gavirate) Secondary School then I entered Nervi high school for two years and then moved to'Magenta' to finish my HSC studies. I did well in school and planned to become an architect and went on pursuing studies in architecture. I can communicate in several languages including my mother tongue Sinhala, Italian, English and Spanish. While pursing my studies in architecture I began modling on the side. I won the second pace at Miss Lotus contest in 2008, then I went on to win Miss Casino title the same year.
Melani highlighted, "I started working as a professional model to many agencies 'Black & White,Fashion Team, Ateneo, Attori Italia, Top Model Management, John Casablanas etc.. I have to thank a special person who gave me strength and corage is my fiancè Sandaruwan Perera. "
"I have always wanted to return to Sri Lanka because I always sensed a feeling of missing my roots. I'm proud to be Sri Lankan. My dream is to become a Top model and represent my country."
Name: Rochelle Melani
Surname: Kurukulasuriya Fernando
Date of birth: 28-10-1989
Place of birth: Negombo Sri Lanka
Zodic: Scorpion
Nickname: Mel
Sports: Swimming
Hobbies: Dancing and Listning to music
Favourite coloure: Red
Favourite movies: Animation, Horror, Comedy and Hindi
Favorite food: lasagna,pasta and rise and curry
Favourite music: House and Hip Hop