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Sri Lanka's iconic rhythmic gymnast Canadian-born Ann-Marie Ondaatje

Four years ago in Australia, Canadian-born Sri Lanka rhythmic gymnast Anna-Marie Ondaatje captured the imagination of a nation as a teenager with her graceful pyrotechnics with the hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon to secure a place in the final of the all-around apparatus event at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Canadian-born Sri Lanka artistic gymnast Anna-Marie Ondaatje was the last foreign-based athlete to arrive for the XXII Commonwealth Games on Monday. 

Anna-Marie Ondaatje is an international rhythmic gymnast, entrepreneur and goodwill ambassador for the A Quint Ondaatje Foundation, as well as a Director of AQO Sports & Entertainment. She graced this collection and created art in the process.

On September 4th, 2022, Anna-Marie Ondaatje won the much acclaimed Ms. Asia Canada 2022 title. Crowned with this wonderful victory, she was awarded the Miss Talent, Miss Photogenic, and Miss People’s Choice titles following the votes of the audience.

Miss Anna-Marie Suzanne Quint Ondaatje Crowned Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka 2022 will represent her motherland at the 50th anniversary of the Grand Finale. She is one of the most Gifted and Talented contestants to ever represent her country in any international Pageant! Anna-Marie is of course the first and only Sri Lankan Rhythmic Gymnast to participate in both the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games....

We wish her all the very best as she competes against Smart and Talented ladies from around the globe for this coveted Title. She is captured to perfection by the great @prishanstudio @prishanphoto and her elegant gown was designed by former Miss Intercontinental Finalist @anjuhettiarachchi @kamaaliya.lk

Preparing for a beauty pageant is not an easy task and it is one that requires special attention. There are a number of factors to consider; therefore, let’s take a look at it one by one.

• Budget

This is the most immediate factor to consider. It is a known fact that participating in beauty pageants requires quite a bit of expenditure as there are various expenses associated. Your budget would have an impact on every aspect of the pageant.

• Preparation

Participating in a beauty pageant will require a significant amount of mental and physical preparation. 

Starting from the preliminary interviews, to submitting paperwork and understanding the requirements of the pageant, it is essential that you walk the talk on the runway. Establishing a reliable support system would greatly help you to relieve stress and ‘depend on’ when the final hour comes close at hand. 

Physical reparation is equally as important as mental preparation. Setting a proper diet plan and exercise regime will help you to keep fit and stay in shape for the pageant. You can get some added support through a personal trainer, fitness coach and/or dietician if it fits your budget. Keep your motivation levels up and build up on positivity through meditation and stress-relieving activities. Set an achievable goal and strive towards achieving it. 

• Select a Pageant Coach 

Developing a confident physical presence and a unique walking style onstage, are critical factors to be considered. Select a reputed pageant coach and continue to determinedly practice onstage presence and build up on your confidence. Discuss your targets with your coach and together work on a routine that will help you reach your end objective. 

• Wardrobe Selection

This is probably the most favourite part of any beauty pageant and it can also be the most fun. Shopping for dresses with other fellow participants and aspiring beauty queens or choosing outfits with your sister and best friend, is a big part of the pageant experience. Get wardrobe advice from a professional stylist if possible and plan everything to suit your budget so that nothing can stress you unnecessarily. 

At the end of it all, being a part of a beauty pageant is a wonderful experience, one that must be enjoyed and revelled in. Prep well and take in your stride. Trust and believe in yourself for this will help you face that mesmerising runway with confidence and glamour. 

Visit https://www.missintercontinental.de/ to get the latest updates on Miss Intercontinental 2022.

An article by AQOSE Content Team

Sri Lanka's Anna-Marie Ondaatje was crowned Miss Popularity at the 50th Miss Intercontinental pageant, which took place at Sharm El Sheik, Egypt.

Ondaatje is the first and only Sri Lankan Rhythmic Gymnast to participate in both the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games.

She was also crowned Miss Asia Canada 2022 and awarded the titles of Miss Talent, Miss Photogenic, and Miss People's Choice, the latter voted by the audience.