Chandani Seneviratne
Chandani Seneviratne | |
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Born | Boralesgamuwa | 28 December 1962
Occupation | Actress, Presenter |
Years active | 1979–present |
Website | www.chandanisenevirathne.com |
Chandani Seneviratne, (born 28 December 1962: Sinhala: චාන්දනී සෙනෙවිරත්න), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television.[1] One of the most distinguished artists in Sinhala cinema, Seneviratne has received critical acclaim and awards at every award festival in Sri Lanka for several dramatic roles.
Early days[]
Seneviratne studied at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya till grade 5 and St. Paul's Girls School, Milagiriya till her high studies. She started her acting career as a Theatre Artist and made her film debut in Sathi Puja in 1985, for which she won the Presidential Award for best supporting Actress.[2]
Awards[]
She is the recipient of a Dubai International Film Award, a Presidential Award, a Sarasaviya Award, a Lanka Live Award and a Hiru Golden Film Award.[3][4]
Filmography[]
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[5]
Year | No. | Film | Role |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | 609 | Suneetha | |
1990 | 705 | ||
1991 | 737 | ||
1992 | 743 | Sisila Gini Gani | Nun |
1996 | 865 | Ramani | |
1998 | 902 | Julietge Bhumikawa | Psychologist |
1999 | 922 | Theertha Yathra | [6] |
2005 | 1056 | Sulanga | Margaret |
2006 | 1072 | Udugan Yamaya | Sirimal's mother |
2006 | 1080 | Sewwandi | Lalitha |
2007 | 1087 | Aganthukaya | Sampath's wife |
2007 | 1090 | Uppalawanna | Rathnapala's mother |
2008 | 1099 | Heart FM | Shakya's mother |
2008 | 1117 | Nil Diya Yahana | Shehara's mother |
2009 | 1126 | Ekamath Eka Rateka | Housemaid |
2009 | 1144 | Ira Handa Yata[7] | Sachitra |
2010 | 1149 | Vidhu | Vidhu's mother |
2012 | 1170 | Kusa Pabha | Kudi |
2013 | 1189 | Siri Parakum | Dhobi mother |
2013 | 1190 | Nikini Vassa | Somalatha |
2015 | 1220 | Mage Yalu Malu[8] | Sukiri's granny |
2015 | 1222 | Bora Diya Pokuna[9] | Piyasili |
2017 | 1278 | Nino Live | Nimmi |
2017 | 1293 | A Level[10] | Lady lawyer |
2018 | 1307 | Davena Vihagun[11] | Sumana |
2018 | 1309 | Goal | Mrs. Samarasekara |
2019 | 1322 | Thaala | |
TBD | [12] | ||
TBD | Kandak Sema | ||
TBD | |||
TBD | |||
TBD | Aasu | [13] |
Television Serials[]
- Adaraneeya Amma [14]
- Akala Sandya
- Ammai Thaththai
- Appachchi[15]
- අමා
- Arungal [16]
- Bandara Deiyo
- Bedde Kulawamiya
- Bonikko [17]
- Bumuthurunu
- Chess
- Dekona Gini [18]
- Deiyo Sakki
- Doo Daruwo
- Dumriya Andaraya [19]
- Gamperaliya
- Gangulen Egodata
- Giraya
- හෘද සාක්ෂිය[20]
- Hiru Kumari
- Ilandari Hendewa
- Imadiya Mankada
- Jeewithaya Dakinna [21]
- Jeewithayata Idadenna [22]
- Kaala Nadee Gala Basi [23]
- Karuwala Gedara [24]
- Kasthirama
- Kinihiraka Pipi Mal [25]
- Madol Doowa
- Maha Polowa
- Mayim Neyo [26]
- Nannadunanni
- Nedeyo
- Nil Ahasa Oba[27]
- Niranandaya
- Nisala Wila
- Oba Kawda
- One Way[28][29]
- Piyasa
- Punchi Rala
- Rala Bindena Thena [30]
- Ramya Suramya[31]
- Sadgunakaraya [32][33]
- Sahodaraya
- Sanda Duranan
- Sankranthi Samaya
- Sathpura Wesiyo
- Senakeliyai Maya[34]
- Sihina Danauwa
- Sikuru Udanaya [35]
- Siththara Gurunnanse
- Smarana Samapthi[36]
- Sudo Sudu
- Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin
- Sulanga Matha Mohothak
- Thaksalawa
- Thara
- Tharu Walalla
- Theth Saha Viyali [37]
- Vinivindimi[38]
- Weda Hamine
- Weeraya Gedara Ewith
- Yakada Pahan Thira[39]
Awards and Honors[]
Films[]
- Dubai International Film Festival - Jury's Special Mention of the Best Actress Award - Nikini Wessa (2012)
- Presidential Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Sathi Puja (1984)
- Sarasaviya Award for the Best Actress - Udu Gan Yamaya (2006)
- SIGNIS Gold award for Creative Acting (Female) - Udu Gan Yamaya (2006)
- Presidential Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Sulanga (2006) [41]
- SIGNIS Special Merit Award - Sulanga (2006)
- Sarasaviya Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Uppalawanna (2007)
- Lanka Live Award for Best Actress - Nikini Wessa (2012)
- Hiru Golden Film Award for Best Actress - Nikini Wessa (2012)
- SIGNIS Award for Creative Performance (Female): Silver Award - Nikini Wassa (2012)
- SIGNIS Award for Most Creative Supporting Actress - Kusa Paba (2013)
Tele Dramas[]
Raigam Tele'es[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | Punchi Rala | Best Actress | Won |
2006 | Jeewithayata Idadenna | Best Actress | Won |
2007 | Sulan Seenu | Best Director - Single Episode | Won |
2008 | Rala Bindena Thena | Best Actress | Won |
2011 | Thaksalawa | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
2015 | Chess | Best Actress | Won |
2017 | One Way | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
2019 | Sahodaraya | Best Actress | Won |
Sumathi Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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1996 | Kasthirama | Best Actress | Won |
1996 | Sankranthi Samaya | Popular Actress | Won |
1999 | Nisala Wila | Best Actress | Won |
2007 | Sulan Seenu | Best Director - Single Episode | Won |
2008 | Rala Bindena Thena | Best Actress | Won |
2011 | Thaksalawa | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
2021 | Weera Gedara Ewith | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
SIGNIS Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | Theth saha Viyali | Best Actress | Won |
2008 | Karuwala Gedara | Best Actress | Won |
2009 | Arungal | Best Actress | Won |
2015 | Chess | Best Actress | Won |
2018 | Bedde Kulawamiya | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
References[]
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External links[]
- 1962 births
- Living people
- Sri Lankan television actresses