[5] In 2012, Gayesha proudly represented her country at the Miss Asia Pacific World beauty pageant held in South Korea, where she distinguished herself as a Top 6 finalist.
The following year, in 2013, Gayesha continued to shine, competing in the Miss Supranational pageant in Belarus, where she secured a place among the Top 15 contestants.
Her remarkable achievements have etched her name in Sri Lankan history as one of the few beauty queens to represent her country at multiple prestigious pageants, bringing honor and glory to her homeland.
Gayesha appeared at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Sri Lanka Police a couple of times for questioning about her role and acting, as well as any suspected involvement behind her performance.
[9][10] Gayesha Perera entered Sri Lankan politics after gaining attention due to her controversial character, which made headlines when her movie was banned.
In 2014, she attempted to run for the Western Provincial Council elections, but her nomination was rejected due to the controversial influence of party rivals.