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Chandani Seneviratne

Chandani Seneviratne

Sri Lankan actress (born 1962)

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.

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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

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Television Serials

  • Adaraneeya Amma [16]
  • Akala Sandya
  • Ammai Thaththai
  • Appachchi[17]
  • Amaa
  • Arungal [18]
  • Bandara Deiyo
  • Bedde Kulawamiya
  • Bonikko [19]
  • Bumuthurunu
  • Chess
  • Dekona Gini [20]
  • Deiyo Sakki
  • Doo Daruwo
  • Dumriya Andaraya [21]
  • Gamperaliya
  • Gangulen Egodata
  • Giraya
  • Herda Sakshiya[22]
  • Hiru Kumari
  • Ilandari Hendewa
  • Imadiya Mankada
  • Jeewithaya Dakinna [23]
  • Jeewithayata Idadenna [24]
  • Kaala Nadee Gala Basi [25]
  • Karuwala Gedara [26]
  • Kasthirama
  • Kinihiraka Pipi Mal [27]
  • Madol Doowa
  • Maha Polowa
  • Mayim Neyo [28]
  • Nannadunanni
  • Nedeyo
  • Nil Ahasa Oba[29]
  • Niranandaya
  • Nisala Wila
  • Oba Kawda
  • One Way[30][31]
  • Piyasa
  • Pithru
  • Punchi Rala
  • Rala Bindena Thena [32]
  • Ramya Suramya[33]
  • Sadgunakaraya [34][35]
  • Sahodaraya
  • Sanda Duranan
  • Sankranthi Samaya
  • Sathpura Wesiyo
  • Senakeliyai Maya[36]
  • Sihina Danauwa
  • Sikuru Udanaya [37]
  • Siththara Gurunnanse
  • Smarana Samapthi[38]
  • Sudo Sudu
  • Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin
  • Sulanga Matha Mohothak
  • Susum Rasthiyaduwa
  • Thaksalawa
  • Thara
  • Tharu Walalla
  • Theth Saha Viyali [39]
  • Vinivindimi[40]
  • Weda Hamine
  • Weeraya Gedara Ewith
  • Yakada Pahan Thira[41]

Awards and honors

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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) [43]
  • 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

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Sumathi Awards

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SIGNIS Awards

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