Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne[2] (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.
Susantha Chandramali සුසන්තා චන්ද්රමාලි | |
|---|---|
| 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] |
Personal life
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
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
- 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
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
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
External links
- 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