Model With Ruki

Model Academy & Agency

Model with Ruki, by Rukmal Senayaka and Tharaka Gurukanda was a concept created to provide professional and educated models to the Sri Lankan and world market, established during the year 2019 Model with Ruki has been able to create more than 300+ models who has currently created.

With more than 34+ international/local beauty pageant winners, Model with Ruki has been bringing models who follow the ethics of the industry, through a strict screening process Model with Ruki selects the models who are trained by Rukmal Senanayake. Quarterly 3000+ students applying to join the modeling program offer by “Model With Ruki”.

The modeling industry is one of the sectors in the entertainment world that brings a new persona to any brand that seeks to create a debut across the world, with my experience as the National Fashion Choreographer for many leading pageants in Sri Lanka and Philippines I’ve been able to understand the requirement of models from International brands, Future Model Hunt is a product of Model

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Rukmal Senanayake

Founder / Director

Who is Rukmal?

After completing his primary studies at ‘Dharmadutha College’ in Badulla, Rukmal pursued his higher studies at ‘NICK J Academy’ during the year 2015 in professional modeling. With an innate talent and dedication he not only established himself well into the fashion industry but also obtained a diploma from the ‘Asian Academy of Commercial Studies’ In 2017 he then represented the country as Mr. Sri Lanka at the ‘Global Youth Ambassador contest in Philippines, by securing the 2nd runner’s up position with 3 international mini titles including best in talent against 50 countries and elevating the name of his motherland.

Popularly known as the ‘Fire Man’, he then joined the field as a professional choreographer and showed off his talents by representing Sri Lanka at ‘Miss & Mrs Nobel Queen – 2018, ‘Man of the World 2019’ & ‘Miss, Mr & Mrs Sri Lanka’ contest as the national choreographer . Recognizing his talents at these mega productions, an international modeling agency in Philippines invited him to be their International Choreographer. The pageant that changed Sri Lankan history, 15 contestants being coached by Rukmal,who went on to win the title of ‘Mrs. World 2020’. Working as the coach ‘Mrs. Tourism 2019′ international contest,’Miss International Tourism Queen’,’Mr. Nobel King 2019′ contest ,2022 International tourism queen winner , are milestones that Rukmal holds significant in his life. From 2019 onwards Rukmal has been the official choreographer for Mrs Sri Lanka, For 11 years Rukmal Senanayake has endeavored to master the Sri Lankan traditional martial art ‘Angampora’ martial art skills . In 2020 to 2023he worked as the professional trainer for ‘Next Sri Lanka’s Top model contest & ‘Surya Udana’ contest, Mr & Miss Teen Sri Lanka 2021 to 2023, smart style awurudu Kumara kumariya2022, CJ royal Awurudu Kumara kumariya 2022 to 23 , Mrs Earth 2023 , Queen of International Tourism 2023. Also one of the world best Beauty pageant Miss Earth Sri Lanka 2023.

with his experience in the industry his talent was identified due to which he was appointed as the Admin director of “Prachanda “, Sri Lanka’s largest Dancing Performance.

He also held the position of National Director for ‘Mrs Tourism 2020’, ‘Mr. Nobel King’ 2020, ‘Miss International Tourism Queen’ 2020 and currently the Managing Director of ‘Model With Ruki. Also he is G20 economic forum ambassador for European Union.

Through his vast experience in the modeling and entertainment industry, this individual understands the preference of the audience, based on self instinct and experience he tends to create unique choreograph routes that are unique and specific to each and every pageant.

Mr.Rukmal Senananayake’s approach can be considered as different and innovate according to his idealogy, he would never create two choreograph routes in the same method, which is one of the reasons that this individual has been able to have a steady growth in the industry.

After many years of learning and implementing, in the year 2022 Mr.Rukmal Senananayake started his own modeling school, to educate new and former models outside the beauty pageant framework, “Model with Ruki”, is now one of the only modeling schools in Sri lanka that has created the highest amount of beauty queens.

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Tharaka Gurukanda

Co-Founder

Who is Tharaka?

A Profound Entrepreneur, in the Education & Fashion industry a name synonymous with innovation and elegance in the fashion industry, is a trailblazing fashion & Education entrepreneur who has left an indelible mark on the world of style. With a unique blend of creativity, business acumen, and an unwavering passion for fashion, This individual has not only carved out a niche for himself but has also become a driving force for change and inclusivity in the ever-evolving world of haute couture.

During his early years of life he was educated in the middle east after which he completed his higher education in UK & Sri Lanka, a sound speaker who has driven change in every country he has lived in, Tharaka Gurukanda made his debut in the Fashion industry during the year 2014, after which he has been able to enrich Sri Lankan and overseas brands to reach their utmost potential with his specialty being psychographic marketing this serial entrepreneur carved his name in the fashion and events industry. While many industries took a stroll during the pandemic, Tharaka Gurukanda produced 3 large scale events (Post-Pandemic) that exceed an audience count 12,000 people in Sri Lanka, beyond many of his specialties he is a strong advocate for youth empower by understand the void in the fashion and modeling industry, Tharaka Gurukanda Co-Found Model with Ruki with the ideology to create a platform for upcoming “Models, Fashion Designer And Fashion Entrepreneurs”, his vision was not limited to modeling or fashion but to utilize fashion and model as a mode of communication for businesses around the globe. Among many of Tharaka Gurukanda’s Achievements he has bought fame and pride to Sri Lanka, by training and empowering young beauty pageant contestants to speak and advocate the community, many contestants were able to achieve their titles through his personality and language development programs, this individual strong believes in the motto “Beauty with intelligence”. This individual is not merely an entrepreneur but a visionary who has reshaped the industry. His dedication to creating beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive fashion has left an indelible mark on the world of style. As a pioneer and advocate for change, Tharaka Gurukanda continues to inspire and uplift, proving that fashion can be a powerful force for good. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to a vision.

Our Past Events

• Miss & Mrs. Nobel Queen 2018 (Waters Edge – Sri Lanka)
• Man of the World 2019 (Hotel Arya – Negombo, Sri Lanka)
• Mr., Miss & Mrs Sri Lanka 2019 (Galadari Hotel – Sri Lanka
• Mrs.Sri Lanka World 2019 (The Astonishing beauty pageant in which an international crown was bought to Sri Lanka, by Caroline Jurie)
• Mrs. Tourism Sri Lanka – 2020 Upto Present
• Miss International Tourism Queen – 2020 Upto Present
• Mr.Noble King – 2020 Upto Present
• Sri Lanka’s Next Top Model – 2020 Upto Present
• Mrs.Sri Lanka World – 2019 Upto Present
• CJ Auvrudu Kumara & Kumariya 2021 To Present (Waters Edge – Sri Lanka)
• Smart Style Auvrudu Kumara & Kumariya – 2022
• Mr & Miss Teen 2021 to Present
• Mrs.Earth – 2023
• Miss Earth – 2022 To Present
• Queen of the World – 2023
• Prachanda – 2022 (Admin – Director)
• Nevermore – 2023 (Largest EDM Festival)
• International Events – Mega Star Productions (Philippines)