1. Andrea Fonseka was born on 29 August 1984 and is a Malaysian actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2004.
14 Facts About Andrea Fonseka
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Andrea Fonseka was born in Penang, Malaysia, on 29 August 1984.
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Andrea Fonseka's father is of mixed Sinhalese, Portuguese, Spanish and Filipino descent and a native Penangite, while her mother is of Chinese descent and Cantonese ancestry from Ipoh, Perak.
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Andrea Fonseka is the youngest of four daughters and currently lives and works in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.
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Andrea Fonseka studied at SMK Taman Petaling in Petaling Jaya during her secondary school years.
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Andrea Fonseka holds a Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Singapore.
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Andrea Fonseka first came to the public's attention when she hosted the first season of Xfresh.
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In 2004, Andrea Fonseka followed in her mother's footsteps, Josephine Lena Wong, and won the Miss Malaysia Universe title.
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Andrea Fonseka subsequently represented Malaysia in Miss Universe 2004, in Ecuador.
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Andrea Fonseka graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from NUS in 2008.
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Shortly after moving to Singapore, Andrea Fonseka became an ambassador for Marie France Bodyline and appeared on numerous magazine covers, including FHM Singapore.
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Andrea Fonseka was inducted into the Miss Malaysia Universe Hall of Fame in 2009, recognizing her success and contribution in the regional entertainment industry.
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In 2010, Andrea Fonseka became the Face of the Malaysia International Fashion Week, and fronting the Fashion-TV program.
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Andrea Fonseka was the National Director for Miss Universe Malaysia from 2010 until 2013.