Anudi Gunasekara is a Sri Lankan model and social activist who was born on November 7, 1999 in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. She is Sri Lankan by nationality and comes from a Sinhalese background, with Sinhala as her primary language along with English commonly used in academic and public settings. Raised in Anuradhapura, she completed her early education at Anuradhapura D.S. Senanayake Model Primary School and later at Anuradhapura Central College before pursuing a degree in International Relations at the University of Kelaniya. Her upbringing influenced her strong interest in community work and leadership. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @anudi_gunasekara, where she has over 270K+ followers and shares her journey across pageantry, advocacy, and public life.
Anudi Gunasekara rose to national prominence after being crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2024, where she also won Best in Evening Wear and Miss Popular titles. She went on to represent Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World 2025 pageant held in Hyderabad, India, achieving major milestones by becoming a finalist in the Talent segment, Head to Head Challenge, and Multimedia Challenge, making her the first Sri Lankan contestant to reach finals in all three categories. She was also selected as the runner-up from Asia in the Multimedia Challenge. Her achievements have been recognized through multiple national awards including Most Inspirational Youth of the Year 2025, Youth Winner for the North Central Province, Most Popular Woman of the Year, Hall of Fame Award, Headliner of the Year, Special Appreciation Award, and Personality of the Year 2025. She has also expanded her presence into media through television and radio, while continuing her work as a public speaker and advocate.
In her personal life, Anudi Gunasekara is known for her commitment to social causes, particularly through her initiative Saheli, which focuses on addressing period poverty in Sri Lanka through education, awareness, and accessibility programs. She actively engages in community outreach and policy discussions, using her platform to promote women’s health and empowerment. Her lifestyle reflects a balance between public engagements, advocacy, and personal growth, and she continues to be recognized as a role model for youth and aspiring leaders in Sri Lanka.