Sri Lanka successfully hosted the star spangled international beauty pageant Miss Intercontinental 2016 conceptualized by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and powered by EGB in Colombo last weekend on the 16th of October 2016 at Stein Studios.https://www.youtube.com/watch?
The event held for the 45th consecutive year saw Miss Puerto Rico- Heilymar Rosario Velazquez being crowned Miss Intercontinental 2016 while Miss Sri Lanka- Tracy Anne De Zilva was the first runner of the pageant with Miss Ghana - Silvia Commodore coming up as the second runner up.
The versatile panel of judges who flew in to the country for the pageant had the tedious task of choosing winners for a number of titles from over 60 contestants during the finale.
Miss Thailand – Atitaya Kunnalaphat won the Best National Costume title while Miss Costa Rica- Maria Amalia Matamoros was chosen for the title ‘Best Body’.
Miss Bangladesh – Fatimatu Zohra was crowned Miss Congeniality, Miss Puerto Rico- Heilymar Rosario Velazquez won Miss Photogenic and Miss Seychelles - Isabel Lavigne was crowned as Miss 
Hospitality
HospitalityThe voting was not left for the judges alone, with Miss Myanmar- Ni Ni Naing Vin being crowned Cinnamon Miss Popularity after a landslide vote on social media. This was presented by Mr. Krishan Balendra President – Leisure Sector, John Keells Holdings
The final round however had judges choosing the Top 5, which is a round that chooses a the best representative from each continent; Europe - Italy, Asia and Oceania- Sri Lanka, Africa- Ghana, North America- Puerto Rico and South America- Venezuela
The high profile panel of judges consisted of CEO for Miss Intercontinental Europe Detlef Tursies, Miss Intercontinental 2010 Maydelise Columna,reigning Miss Intercontinental 2015 Valentina Rasulova, Dr. Yasar Sariguel Chief Surgeon for the aesthetic beauty clinic Lacomed in Berlin, celebrated television host and actor Carlos McConnie, Sabrina SchepmannGerman fashion model , beauty queen , photographer , singer and actress,Jacqueline Aguilera, Venezuelan model and beauty queen who became the fifth woman from Venezuela to capture the Miss World crown, Rajitha Perera,Marketing Manager for AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Dulux). 2016 Grammy Nominee Jim Beanz and British singer/song writer and Reggae DJ, Apache Indian were also part of the judging panel and also doubled as performers that night.
Sri Lankans were also privy to an exciting performance by international artiste Apache Indian who’s extremely popular for his hit ‘Boom-Shak-A-Lack’, together with Destiny.
The exclusive after party for the pageant, which was for invitees, sponsors and contestants, also saw performances by Apache Indian and an amazing lineup of local DJs.
Dulux Ambiance Miss Intercontinental 2016 was conceptualized by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and powered by EGB and Litro Gas.
The event is hosted in partnership with together with Exclusive Electronic Media Partners - MTV and MBC, Venue Partners – Stein Studios, Beauty Partners – Biona, Eye Care Partners – Vision Care, Hair and Make Up Partner - Ramani Fernando Salons, Print Media Partner - Wijeya Newspapers, Transport Partner - Malkey , Photography Partner - Nadun Baduge Photography, Swimwear Partner - Wild Images, Catering Partner - Mount Lavinia Hotel, Outdoor Media Partner - Emerging Media, Creative and PR Partner - Leo Burnett, flip-flop partner - WAVES and supported by Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited with exclusive Silk Route facility.