Ramani Elizabeth Bartholomeusz (Sinhala: රමනී බර්තෝලමියුස්; 1 September 1966 – 30 June 1987) was a Sri Lankan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. Having been crowned Miss Sri Lanka 1985,[1] she represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe 1985 pageant.[2]
Personal life
Ramani was born to Kamala and Leslie Mark Bartholomeusz in Gampaha. Her father Leslie was also a well-known documentary film director, broadcaster, journalist and author.[3] She has three sisters, Marie Bartholomeusz, Dileene Bartholomeusz, Reneira Bartholomeusz and one brother Mark Bartholomeusz. She completed her education at Holy Cross College, Gampaha.[4]
Acting career
At the age of 16, she was screened in Lester James Peiris's 1983 film Yuganthaya (English title: End of an Era) in the role of Chamari,[4] alongside renowned actor Gamini Fonseka. After her appearance at the 1985 Miss Universe contest, Bartholomeusz continued in the acting field, as she appeared in Dharmasiri Bandaranayake's Makarakshaya and paired with Kamal Addararachchi in Himakumari.[5]
Some of her most popular television acting came through Bhagya, where she co-acted with Ranjan Ramanayake. She was widely popularized with the song Aji Thapara Lahila sung by Deepika Priyadarshani. She also had main roles in Irata Hadana Mal, Himakumari, and Salalihini Gammanaya, and appeared in the musical program Hada Bandi Gee telecasted by Rupavahini.[4]
Death
Bartholomeusz died on June 30, 1987, at the age of 20 when she was murdered by Kamal Addararachchi by pushing Ramani Bartholomeusz out of a car due to a dispute.[6]
Legacy
Twenty-one years after her death, Bartholomeusz was the cover feature for the 1st issue of Reel and Track Magazine.
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