 According to Fernandez , she had aspired to become an actress at a young age and <unk> about becoming a Hollywood movie star . She received some training at the John School of Acting . Although , she was a television reporter , she accepted offers in the modeling industry , which came as a result of her pageant success . In 2006 , she was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant and represented Sri Lanka at the world Miss Universe 2006 pageant held in Los Angeles . In a 2015 interview , Fernandez described the modeling industry as " a good training ground " and said : " It is a medium that is about shedding your <unk> , knowing your body , confidence " . In 2006 , she appeared in a music video for the song " O <unk> " by music duo <unk> and <unk> . 
