The success of "Kandy Lamissi" allowed her to perform not only in Sri Lanka but also in top hotels like Soaltee Oberoi in Kathmandu, Nepal.
After being released from hospital, Mariazelle had the privilege of being helped by Sri Lankan legends like: Clarence Wijewardene, the Emperor of Baila, M. S. Fernando, Stanley Peiris, Ajantha Ranasinghe, Chandral Fonseka and Sunil Perera/Piyal of the Gypsies.
[4] Mariazelle spoke about her own struggles, and her rise to fame, in 2003 in an interview with the Sri Lankan Sunday Observer: "To have remained as I am in the music scene for 35 years, retaining and who and what I am is a most difficult thing.
"[5] The Island newspaper in Colombo noted that, "Kandy Lamissi"'s hitmaker Mariazelle Goonetilleke, is another local artiste who is very much in demand with Sri Lankans, domiciled abroad.
She is regularly seen in Melbourne, London, the Middle East, Canada and most foreign cities where Sri Lankan Associations exist.
Her popularity abroad could be attributed to her versatility, she could handle most songs with ease – be it Sinhala, English, Hindi or Tamil.Mariazelle also has the ability to communicate with her audience in a friendly manner.