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Jayani Senanayake
Sri Lankan actress (born 1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kapuwela Vidanage Senanayake Mudiyanselage Jayani Chamathka Dharmadasa Senanayake (born as ජයනි සේනානායක; February 1, 1974), popularly as Jayani Senanayake, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[1] Highly versatile actress in drama and comedy, she is best known for the roles in films Sulang Kirilli, Walapatala and Goal.
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Personal life
Senanayake started education from Sri Sumangala Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura. Then she went to Dhammdinna Vidyalaya, Galkulama and finally completed from Niwanthakachethiya Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura.[2]
Acting career
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She started to act in stage drama while at the school, where she won the award for the best actress in North Central Drama festival. Then, Senanayake joined with M. Dharmasena to act in his play Wera. Her major breakthrough in theater came under Wasantha Dukgannarala during university times.[2]
Her maiden cinematic experience came through 2001 film Mathu Yam Dawasa directed by Dharmasena Pathiraja.[3][4]
Selected television serials
- Ado[5]
- Anavaratha [6]
- Angani [7]
- Arungal[8]
- Bogala Sawundiris [9]
- Chalo
- Chandi Kumarihami [10]
- Dhawala Kanya [11]
- Dhawala Yamaya[12]
- Diya Yata Gini[13]
- Ehipillamak Yata [14]
- Isisara Isawwa[15]
- Jeewithaya Horu Aran [16]
- Kampitha Vil[17]
- Maya Roo[18]
- Me Wasantha Kalayay
- Meeduma (2003)[19]
- Meedum Amma
- Nonimi Yathra [20]
- Paara Wasaa Aetha
- Pateelage Kathawa[21]
- Pinkama (single episode)[22]
- Rata Pawula
- Rathi Virathi [23]
- Sadgunakaraya [24]
- Sadisi Tharanaya[25]
- Sanda Amawakai[26]
- Sedona[27]
- Sihinayak Wage [28]
- Sindu Kiyana Una Pandura[29]
- Siyapath Arama[30]
- Suddilage Kathawa [31]
- Sulanga Maha Meraka[32]
- Tharu Ahasata Adarei[33]
- Three-wheel Malli [34]
- Wara Peraliya [35]
- Weeraya Gedara Awith[36]
- Weten Eha [37]
Selected stage dramas
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Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Awards and accolades
She has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.[86]
Bunka Cultural Awards
Sumathi Awards
References
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