Ramani Bartholomeusz

Ramani Elizabeth Bartholomeusz (; 1 September 1966 – 30 June 1987) was a Sri Lankan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.

Pageantry Bartholomeusz was crowned Miss Sri Lanka 1985, then represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe 1985 pageant.

Personal life Ramani was born to Kamala and Leslie Mark Bartholomeusz in Gampaha. Her father Leslie was a well-known documentary film director, broadcaster, journalist and author. She had three sisters, Marie Bartholomeusz, Dileene Bartholomeusz, Reneira Bartholomeusz and one brother Mark Bartholomeusz. She completed her education at Holy Cross College, Gampaha.

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,

Some of her most popular television acting came through Bhagya, where she co-acted with Ranjan Ramanayake. She was widely popularized with the song "Aju Thapara Lahila" sung by Deepika Priyadarshani. She also had a lead roles in Irata Hadana Mal, Himakumari, Salalihini Gammanaya and the Sinhala stage musical Vivanga written and directed by Surith Haykanda. In addition to film,television and stage, Ramani also appeared in the musical program Hada Bandi Gee with Rupavahini produced by Sunil Siriwardena, and in the visual for the song “Duras Wannata Me Lesin Ayda Apa Hamu Une” by Dayarathna Ranatunga.

Death Bartholomeusz died on June 30, 1987, at the age of 20 when she was killed by her lover Kamal Addararachchi by driving into Ramani.

Filmography Films Year Film Role Ref. 1983 Yuganthaya Chamari Kabalana 1987 Sathyagrahanaya Wedding Guest

Television Serials Bhagya Himakumari Irata Hadana Mal Salalihini Gammanaya

Stage Dramas Makaraakshaya Vivanga

Music Videos "Duras Wannata Me Lesin"

Television Programmes Hada Bandi Gee

Legacy Twenty-one years after her death, Bartholomeusz was the cover feature for the 1st issue of Reel and Track Magazine.