Sultry Seductress

Meet Sonali Silva, The Sri Lankan Supermodel Who Rocks Fashion Spreads And Social Work With Equal Ease.

- Meher Bajwa

Welcome to Maxim! How’s it going?

Hi, Maxim.

What’s the best part about being a model in Sri Lanka, compared to anywhere else?

Locations! It’s such a beautiful little island with just the most amazing backdrops. Also, Sri Lanka has an amazing island vibe; it’s a closely knit community of artists here, and working is just really chilling with your friends in a beautiful location.

Given you’re from the island nation, is it safe to assume you’re a kick-ass surfer? 

Oh, not at all! I have zero balance, and I am mostly just decoration on the beach.

What are you usually up to when you are not modelling?

I just graduated. I did medical bioscience and political science at uni; so right now, I am working my first job as a public health communication analyst at an INGO. I also run a small PR & branding company.

Tell us a little bit about your work in public health. It sounds amazing.