Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, Andrea Veronica Fonseka is now looking forward to motherhood after being married to an Australian lawyer, Paul Dewar in 2010.
“I feel blessed because now I have the ability to pick and choose my work a lot better than before. As for the next phase, I’m trying to work as little as possible. I’m doing the necessary things to prepare me for motherhood which are eating healthier foods and working out.
“The time is approaching for my husband and I, and if we are blessed then we will have a baby next year. I would be extremely happy with that,” said Fonseka with a wide smile on her face.
Now that she has finally moved in with her husband in Perth Australia, Andrea is still busy with her modelling which requires her to fly back and forth from Malaysia, Australia and Singapore.
“I had a talk with him (husband) on raising our children and we want to make sure they would know where they came from which is very important especially for ‘celup’ kids growing up overseas.
“I think I would have two or three children in the future. But I think we will have one first and see how it goes,” she added.
Currently, Fonseka is the official ‘face’ of La Putri Outstanding Jewellery Designer Competition 2013 as well as one of the judges on the esteemed panel.
Using rubies, the designers competing are required to design a piece or a set of jewellery for Andrea herself.
“La Putri wants to provide a platform for young budding designers because, you can see there are a lot of fashion designers but not for jewellery designers,” she said.
Fonseka, who was born in Penang, is known for rebranding Miss Universe Malaysia by going beyond just looks and changing people's mindset.
“Rebranding was part of how I and other Miss Universe Malaysia had lived our lives which is through hard work and dedication. There are much more depth than just having a pretty face.
“Yesterday I just finished shooting for the Fall/Winter collection for Eclipse by Sonny San and he doesn’t just choose anyone to model his clothes,” she said.
Born in 1984, Fonseka is of mixed ethnic heritage. Her father is of Sinhalese (Sri Lankan), Portuguese, Spanish, and Filipino descent, while her mother is of Chinese descent.
She first came to the public's attention when she hosted the first season of Xfresh.tv, a teen program produced by Malaysia's Astro TVIQ.
In 2004, she followed in her mother's footsteps by winning the Miss Malaysia Universe title.
She was voted the world's sexiest woman in FHM Singapore’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2007. She won No. 1 ranking for the second time in 2008, making her the first repeat winner for FHM's Top 100 Sexiest.
Arfa Yunus
Thu Jun 06 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.