Susantha Chandramali
Susantha Chandramali සුසන්තා චන්ද්රමාලි | |
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Born | Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne February 21, 1964 Mulkirigala, Hambantota |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986-present |
Political party | United People's Freedom Alliance |
Spouse | Kumaru Liyanage (m. 1990) |
Children | Thisuri Yuwanika[1] |
Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne[2][deprecated source] (born February 21, 1964, as සුසන්තා චන්ද්රමාලි) [Sinhala]), popularly as Susantha Chandramali, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[3] She is best known for the dramatic roles in Charulatha, Sujatha and Kande Gedara.
Personal life
[edit]Susantha Chandramali was born on 21 February 1964 in Mulkirigala, Hambantota.
She is married to Kumaru Liyanage. The wedding was celebrated on 12 March 1991.[4] The couple has one daughter, Thisuri Yuwanika Madduma Liyanage.[5] She is also a popular teledrama and cinema actress, who won best actress award in multiple times.[6] Thisuri made her acting debut with her mother in Punchi Kumarige Naththala (1994) when she was just 3 years old. Then she had the chance to act in Sudath Devapriya's Udu Gang Yamaya (2001).[7] Thisuri is married to longtime partner, Suraj Wijesinghe.[8]
In 2020, she was diagnosed with a cancer at first stage. She received treatments continuously to reduce the cancer growth.[9]
Acting career
[edit]Her maiden cinematic experience came through a supportive role in 2000 blockbuster film Saroja, directed by Somaratne Dissanayake.[10] Some of her popular films are Jaya Pita Jaya, Ran Kevita and Nidahase Piya DS.[11]
Selected television serials
[edit]- Ahas[12]
- Anantha
- Ayomi (2021) [13]
- Chakrandi[14]
- Charulatha
- Denuwara Manike [15]
- Ehipillamak Yata [16]
- Gamane Yaa
- Ganga Saha Nissanka[17]
- Girikula[18]
- Hima Varusa [19]
- Ihirunu Kiri[20]
- Kadathira[21]
- Kadupul Mal[22]
- Kande Gedara[23]
- Manokaya[24]
- Maya Mansala[25]
- Meda Gedara[26]
- Miringu Sayura[27]
- Muthu Palasa[28]
- Pawani[29]
- Pini Wessak[30]
- Raja Varama [31]
- Rajini[32]
- Ranga Soba [33]
- Samanala Wasanthaya[34][35]
- Samanala Yaya [36]
- Sanda Ginigath Rathriya [37]
- Sanda Gomman Re[38]
- Sanda Numba Nam[39]
- Santhrase[40][41]
- Sasara Bendi Bemi [42]
- Sihina Cindrella[28]
- Sivusiya Gawwa[43][44]
- Sudu Hamine[45]
- Sujatha
- Suwanda Yahaluwo[46]
- Thimira Gira[28]
- Visirunu Renu [47]
- Wanawadule Wasanthaya[48]
- Wasanthaya Aran Evith [49]
- Wasuli Kanda[50]
- Weda Mahaththaya[51]
Beyond acting
[edit]In 2009, Chandramali contested from United People's Freedom Alliance for the Southern provincial council.[52][53] However, she was unable to selected for the council.[54]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2000 | Saroja | Nurse | [55] |
2004 | Sumedha | ||
2005 | One Shot | School teacher | [56] |
2006 | Udugan Yamaya | [57] | |
2007 | Ran Kevita | Suran's mother | [58] |
2010 | Jaya Pita Jaya | Sandhya | [59] |
2011 | Nidi Yahana Kalabei | [60] | |
2013 | Ran Kevita 2 | Suran's mother | [61] |
2015 | Pravegaya | [62] | |
2016 | Weerawarna | Ayesha's mother | [63] |
2017 | Punchi Apith Baya Na Dan | Wimala | [64] |
2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Molly Dunuwila | [65] |
References
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- ^ "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Susantha Chandramali". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "It is a busy time for her wedding". rategossip. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Chat With Susantha Chandramali and Thisuri Yuwanika". Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "Thisuri Yuwanika – Susantha Chandramali's Daughter". Lanka Help. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Thisuri Yuwanika". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
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- ^ "A tale of a teacher". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
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- ^ "Santhrase". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Santhrase is full of suspense". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Sasara Bendi Bemi, a tale of rebirth". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Sivusiya Gawwa': tale of a dramatist and his love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Siw Siya Gawwa': A tender love story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Sudu Hamine; A tale with a twist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "'Suwanda Yahaluwo': Deals with human love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "'Visirinu Renu' shows the worlds of six women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Sudath's stories on screen again". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "'Wasanthaya Arang Evith': A tale of complex relationships". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Wasuli Kanda' every Saturday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Two unusual teledramas". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Actresses in Election run". CaFFE Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Another Sri Lankan actress to enter politics". colombopage. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "UPFA wins 38 seats, UNP 14, JVP 3 and SLMC none Mahinda bags South with two-third majority". The Island. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "'Saroja': tale of two small girls". Sunday Times. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "One Shot One". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "'Against the Tide' in London Film Festival". BBC. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "A treat for children of all ages". Daily News. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Nidi Yahana Kaelabei". lankaflix. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Ran Kevita 2 reaches milestone". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Weerawarna". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Tale about fearless children". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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External links
[edit]- Grand Alliance finalised as unp remains unsure of Pres. Poll
- Faces no problem for Ruhunu voters – Susil
- Chat With Susantha Chandramali And Thisuri Yuwanika
- Chat with Susantha Chandramali