Chandani Seneviratne
Born (1962-12-28) 28 December 1962 (age 61)
Boralesgamuwa
Occupation(s)Actress, Presenter
Years active1979–present
Websitewww.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

Year Film Role Ref.
1984 Sathi Pooja Suneetha
1990 Saharave Sihinaya
1991 Sthree
1992 Sisila Gini Gani Nun
1996 Amanthaya Ramani
1998 Julietge Bhumikawa Psychologist
1999 Theertha Yathra [5]
2005 Sulanga Margaret
2006 Udugan Yamaya Sirimal's mother
2006 Sewwandi Lalitha
2007 Aganthukaya Sampath's wife
2007 Uppalawanna Rathnapala's mother
2008 Heart FM Shakya's mother
2008 Nil Diya Yahana Shehara's mother
2009 Ekamath Eka Rateka Housemaid
2009 Ira Handa Yata Sachitra [6]
2010 Vidhu Vidhu's mother
2012 Kusa Pabha Kudi
2013 Siri Parakum Dhobi mother
2013 Nikini Vassa Somalatha
2015 Mage Yalu Malu Sukiri's granny [7]
2015 Bora Diya Pokuna Piyasili [8]
2017 Nino Live Nimmi
2017 A Level Lady lawyer [9]
2018 Davena Vihagun Sumana [10]
2018 Goal Mrs. Samarasekara
2019 Thaala
2022 CineMa [11]
2022 Ran Kolla Gnanawathi
2023 Aasu [12]
2023 Kandak Sema
TBD Sewanali [13]
TBD Suvisi Vivarana [14]
TBD Minnu [15]

Television Serials

Awards and honors

[42]

Films

Tele Dramas

Raigam Tele'es

[44][45]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
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
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

[46][47]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
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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  11. ^ "CineMa from April 22nd". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Sanjewa made 'Aasu'". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
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  27. ^ "Screen show for Women's Day". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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  39. ^ "'Wet and Dry': An emotional tale". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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  41. ^ "Yakada Pahan Thira on location". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
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  44. ^ "Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's state media should be freed from political power - President". Colombo Page.
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