Dannielle Kerkoven
Dannielle is a professional model and former Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World (2006)
Favourite Things
Q: What’s your best restaurant for amazing food?
A: Any place healthy – preferably Italian
Q: And what’s your favourite attire? A: Oversized T-shirts and skinny jeans
Q: What’s your favourite TV show? A: Big Little Lies – it has an amazing storyline and a group of my favourite actresses
Stuff of Dreams
Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpowers be?
A: To read minds and change people – and to love and be compassionate
Q: What language do you wish you could speak?
A: Spanish – the language of true love
Q: Who’s your celebrity crush? A: Liam Hemsworth
Q: Your dream holiday destination would be?
A: Greece – for its amazing architecture and history
This and That
Q: Men or shoes? A: Shoes
Q: What’s your one annoying habit? A: I’m a neatness freak and expect everyone around to comply
Q: Name five things in your fridge at home right now...
A: Cheese, a fine bottle of bubbly, pickled jalapeños, fruits and chocolates
Q: One outrageous rumour about you was…
A: That I’m not naturally fair skinned
Q: Three things you would be lost without?
A: My family, friends and phone
Q: If you were a male, your name would have been… A: Daniel
Q: Your most embarrassing experience…?
A: Picking up the wrong order at McDonald’s while on the phone and not hearing the staff calling out to me – I felt like I was robbing the place
Deep and Meaningful
Q: What should every woman experience at least once in her life? A: Motherhood
Q: The best advice you’ve been given? A: Work hard and be the hero of your own story
Q: If you could run a charity, what cause would it promote?
A: Preventing human trafficking and minimising the exploitation of youth
Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer? A: Definitely a hunter – the thrill is in the chase!
Q: If you could meet your 16-yearold self, what would you tell her? A: Believe in yourself – rocky roads always lead to beautiful destinations and the best is yet to come
Q: What do you look for in your life partner?
A: Trust, transparency and of course, friendship
Q: So what would you like life to be in 20 years?
A: I’d like to raise a good family and be the proud mother of amazing kids