Thashmila Peiris Crowned Mrs. Universe Sri Lanka 2026

Thashmila Peiris has been crowned Mrs. Universe Sri Lanka 2026, earning the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at the upcoming Mrs. Universe 2026 pageant, which is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka this month.

Peiris was crowned on Monday, October 5, at the grand finale of Mrs. Universe Sri Lanka 2026, held at the Blue Elephant Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo.

With her victory, Thashmila Peiris will represent the island nation at the international competition, where married beauty queens from around the world are expected to gather in Colombo.

According to the scheduled programme, approximately 120 contestants are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka before 3:00 p.m. on October 18. The official sash ceremony will take place that evening, marking the beginning of the international pageant programme.

The competition will include a range of events showcasing the contestants, Sri Lankan culture and the country's tourism attractions. The preliminary competition and national costume round are scheduled for October 23, while the grand finale will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

The programme also includes a reception, press conference, cultural exchange activities, visits to tourist and heritage sites, and charity events.

The current Mrs. Universe is Sherry Singh of India, who won the 48th edition of the competition in 2025. Previous winners include Natalia Daroshka of Belarus (2024), Meranie Gadianna Rahman of the United States (2023), Elena Maximova of Russia (2022), and Anna Siradze of Georgia (2021).

Now, the spotlight turns to Sri Lanka as Thashmila Peiris prepares to take the national title onto the world stage. With the international competition being hosted on home soil, she will carry Sri Lanka's hopes as she competes for the Mrs. Universe crown later this month.