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Raigam Tele'es Best Teledrama Actor Award
The Raigam Tele'es Best Teledrama Actor Award is presented annually in Sri Lanka by the Kingdom of Raigam associated with many commercial brands for the best Sri Lankan actor of the year in television screen. The award was first given in 2005. Following is a list of the winners of this prestigious title since then. Award list in each year References {{Reflist Actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), l ... Awards for male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dananjaya Siriwardana
Gajanayake Arachchige Samuditha Dhananjaya Siriwardena ( si, ධනංජය සිරිවර්ධන), popularly as Dhananjaya Siriwardena, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Hailed from a family of artists, Siriwardena is also a television host. Personal life His father Sunil Siriwardana is a musician and a renowned lyricist in Sri Lanka and mother Susiri Siriwardena is also a lyricist. His elder brother Madhumadhawa Aravinda is also a popular singer, actor as well as a politician. Dhananjaya is married to Shashini. She is a flight attendant in Dubai. Dhananjaya first met Shashini in 2005 during a photo shoot of Indika Mallawaarachchi. The couple has one daughter Maurya Shiny, who was born on 1 July 2020. Dhananjaya's grandfather, Peter Siriwardena was an accomplished musician and an actor. He worked as a lecturer in music at the Government Women's Training College, Polgolla. Dhananjaya's grandmother Srimathi Karuna Devi was a music teacher as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suminda Sirisena
Kala Keerthi Suminda Sirisena ( Sinhala: සුමින්ද සිරිසේන) (born July 4, 1948) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He has played a wide range of starring or supporting roles and a recipient of Best Actor award in many award festivals. Personal life Sirisena was born on July 4, 1948, in Bossella, a rural village in Kegalle, Sri Lanka as the eldest of the family. His father Bulathgamuwa Sirisena was a small-time businessman in the village who also performed traditional Sri Lankan folk dramas and his mother Punchi Nona was a housewife. After having his primary education at the village school Pussellawa Maha Vidyalaya, he was awarded a scholarship to attend Tholangamuwa Central College in 1963. He has two younger brothers and two sisters. After his school education, Sirisena moved to Colombo to join the Sri Lanka Railways as a Special Apprentice in 1969. While establishing his career as an actor in theater, Sirisena went to Oman in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janak Premalal
Lokupathirage Janak Premalal (born May 15, 1959 as ජනක් ප්රේමලාල්) inhala, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Highly versatile actor dominated in television, he has acted in more than 200 television serials. Early life He was born on May 15, 1959 in Karannagoda. His father Sirisena Premalal is a script writer and a teacher at Govinna Senior School worked in 1952. His mother Daya Weerakkody was also a teacher who worked in Govinna Primary School. He first attended to Govinna Primary School and then to Horana Sripali Vidyalaya. Then he went to Vidyarathana College, Horana for education since grade 8. He has one brother who is an army officer. Premalal completed A/L from commerce stream and selected to Faculty of commerce in University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He completed the degree from Property Administration & Valuation Science. In 1982, he was appointed as a valuation officer at Department of Assessments and Taxation. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayalath Manoratne
Kala Suri Kala Keerthi Dr. Keselgaspe Manatunga Jayalath Manoratne ( si, කෙසෙල්ගස්පේ මනතුංග ජයලත් මනෝරත්න; 12 June 1948 – 12 January 2020), popularly known as Jayalath Manoratne, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He was a lecturer by profession as well as a director and producer. A highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Manoratne won awards at OCIC (International Catholic Organization for Cinema and Audiovisual), Presidential, Sarasaviya, Raigam Tele'es, Sumathi and the State Literary and Drama festivals. He was the best actor back to back in 1991 and 1992 for his performance in ''Socrates'' and ''Dvitva''. He is considered by critics as one of the five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage. He died on 12 January 2020 while receiving treatment for cancer at the age of 71. Personal life Manoratne was born on 12 June 1948 in Dehipe, Nuwara Eliya as the youngest son in the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roshan Ravindra
Roshan may refer to: People * Roshan (music director) (1917–1967), Indian musician and music director, born Roshan Lal Nagrath * Hrithik Roshan (born 1974), Hindi film actor, son of Rakesh Roshan * Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan (1980–2012), Iranian nuclear scientist * Pir Roshan (1525 – c. 1580), Pashtun warrior and poet * Rajesh Roshan (born 1955), Bollywood music director * Rakesh Roshan (born 1949), Indian producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films * Roshan Cools (born 1975), Dutch neuroscientist * Roshan Mahanama (born 1966), Sri Lankan cricketer * Roshan Meka, Indian actor in Telugu films * Roshan Pilapitiya (born 1975), Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Ranawana (born 1981), Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Ravindra, Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Seth (born 1942), British actor * Roshan Singh (1892–1927), Indian revolutionary Other uses * Roshan (telco), Afghan telecommunications provider * Rushani language, language spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan; sometimes spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimal Jayakody
Jayakodige Dona Dhanuka Bimal Jayakody (born on 21 June 1977: as බිමල් ජයකොඩි), popularly known as Bimal Jayakody is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Highly versatile actor, Jayakody is known for many dramatic roles and award nominations at film festivals. Personal life Jayakodi was born as the eldest of the family, where his father is a regional politician and also an actor. His brother is a musician. He met his wife Sujani Menaka, who is also a Sri Lankan teledrama and film actress during the teledrama ''Ramya Suramya'' back in 2000. They married in 2007 after seven years of affair. His father's two sisters - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody and Rathna Lalani Jayakody are also renowned award-winning actresses in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Popular actress Paboda Sandeepani is the daughter of Geetha Kanthi. Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon. Career Jayakody started drama as a television technician. After tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriyantha Mendis
Hiddadura Jude Neil Sriyantha Mendis (Born 25 October 1957) ( si, ශ්රියන්ත මෙන්ඩිස්), popularly as Sriyantha Mendis, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Mendis has received awards for the Best actor and Best supporting actor in multiple occasions at local award festivals. Personal life Mendis was born on 25 October 1957 in Ragama, Sri Lanka as the eldest of the family with three siblings. His father Hiddadura Lazarus Mendis was a time keeper at the Ceylon Transport Board and later became an executive officer at Sri Lanka Ports Authority. His mother Eliadura Karoline Soyza was a teacher at Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya as well as practiced music at Haywood. Sriyantha's grandfather Hiddadura Juan Mendis was a devout Catholic. His mother's father was Eliyadura Evgeny Zoysa and mother was Welisarage Juliana Fernando. Sriyantha's parents were married on October 17, 1956. Sriyanth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Anthony
Conganige Joseph Malsi Ushan Thimira Jackson Anthony (born July 8, 1958, as ජැක්සන් ඇන්තනී), commonly known as Jackson Anthony, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular artists in Sri Lanka, Anthony won the award for the Best Actor for record sixteen times. Primarily active as an actor all three media, he has appeared before the public in versatile forms; director, producer, singer, screenwriter, television host, novelist, columnist, lyricist, historian and traveller. Family background Jackson was born on 8 July 1958 in Podiwee Kumbura village, Ragama, Sri Lanka. While he's recognized as "Jackson" by many people, his parents used to call him "Malsi". He received his primary education at Hapugoda St. Mary's Junior School and St. Mary's College in Bandarawela and later entered Galahitiyawa Central College in Ganemulla. For higher education he attended the University of Colombo where he first obtained an honors de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daskon (TV Series)
''Daskon'' ( si, දස්කොන් හෙවත් කන්ද උඩ ගින්දර; lit. ''Daskon, the Fire of Kandy''; also known as ) is a Sri Lankan drama starring Roshan Ravindra as the titular character ''Daskon'', Pooja Umashankar and Akila Dhanuddhara. Directed and written by Jackson Anthony, this historical drama depicts the legendary romance between Queen Pramila, the queen consort of king Vira Parackrama Narendrasinghe and Minister Daskon. It aired on Swarnavahini every Saturday and Sunday at 20:30 ( SLST) from September 6, 2014 to July 5, 2015. Synopsis About the tragic love story between real life Daskon (Pedro de Gascoyn), the chief minister of king Vira Parackrama Narendrasinghe and the king’s queen consort Sumitra (Pramila Devi). Vira Parackrama Narendrasinghe was the last king of Kandy with Sinhalese origin. The story flows through various power struggles and conspiracies in the court. Cast * Roshan Ravindra as Daskon *Pooja Umashankar as Que ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pubudu Chathuranga
Eththiligoda Vidana Gamage Pubudu Chathuranga, (born 12 November 1982: si, පුබුදු චතුරංග), popularly as Pubudu Chathuranga, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is also worked as a model, TV presenter and a screenplay writer. Personal life Pubudu was born on 12 November 1982 in Kithulampitiya, Galle. His mother, Lalitha Indrani Weththasinghe, is a housewife born in Colombo who moved to Galle after marrying his father, E.V.G Somasiri, in the 1970s. He has one sister, Dushanthi Thamodini who is married to Sisira Kalansooriya. The name Pubudu means "blossoming of wisdom", and Chathuranga stands for any four noble things. Pubudu attended Richmond College in Galle, which his father had also attended. As a school boy he has won the primary best student award of his school and got the best results in Ordinary Level. After Advanced Level He was selected to receive higher education as a candidate for a Higher National Diploma in Engine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendra Perera
Mahendra Shrikantha Perera (born 17 August 1956: si, මහේන්ද්ර පෙරේරා), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. One of the most influential actors in Sinhala cinema, Mahendra performed from drama to comedy in many blockbuster films. Personal life He was born on 17 August 1956 in Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family. His father Vincent Perera, was a store manager at the Browns, and his mother Soma Weerasekera, was a matron at several government hospitals. He has two older sisters, Priyanthi Damayanthi and shivanthi Kalyani. He first studied at Highland College, Nugegoda. Later he went to Maharagama Vidyakara College and Thurstan College, Colombo. He is married to Thakshila Damayanthi, daughter of Mr.Nandadasa- a decorated financial advisor. The couple has three sons, Uvin, Navin and Ishanka – all Wesleyites. The eldest son, Uvin works in the tourism industry. Naven is currently residing in Australia whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin
''Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin'' ( si, සුදු ඇඳගෙන කළු ඇවිදින්) also known as ''Sudu Adagena Kalu Awidin'' is a Sri Lankan television series starring Dulan Manjula Liyanage, Chandani Seneviratne, Michelle Dilhara , Lakshman Mendis, Umayangana Wickramasinghe broadcast on Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation released in 2019, directed by Sunil Costa. In 2019, the teledrama won the Most Popular Teledrama of the year Award at the 24th Sumathi Awards ceremony. In 2020 Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin received 14 nominations including Best Drama, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Up-Coming Actor, Best Up-Coming Actress, Best Music score, Best Cameraman at the Raigam Tele'es award ceremony. Plot The teledrama portrays the story of Ayoma Michelle Dilhara coming from Madawachchiya with her mother Suba Umayangana Wickramasinghe to find her father. They travel in a bus and was dropped off in a rural village. Ayoma questions her mother Suba asking whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |