Maria grew up in the capital, Colombo. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country of sun kissed beaches, breathtaking water falls, luxury tea estates and misty mountains.
She has a diploma in Fashion Design and was the youngest in the country to achieve a degree in marketing and business administration, she is currently working as a marketing executive.
Hobbies and sporting interests are: travelling, drawing, track & field, dance and listening to jazz. Her favourite food is the typical Sri Lankan rice and curry.
Maria’s personal motto is: “Love life, love, learn and leave a legacy”. (The 4 L’s in her life).