The best model of the world 2017 contest finale was held in France with the participation of 47 countries. Januka Rajapaksha from Sri Lanka won the title of best model (male) at the contest. Aslıhan Karalar from Turkey won the best female model crown. Organizer Erkan Özerman made the contest this year in France in honor of the 30th anniversary of Best Model.

30th edition of the Best Model of the World Contest held during 8 - 12 December, 2017 at Paris. This is the first time a male model from Sri Lanka to win a title in an international contest.

Januka Rajapaksha, who is from Galewela, received a warm welcome from his hometown after returning to motherland.