Susantha Chandramali Explained

Susantha Chandramali
සුසන්තා චන්ද්‍රමාලි
Birth Date:February 21, 1964
Birth Name:Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne
Birth Place:Mulkirigala, Hambantota
Nationality:Sri Lankan
Years Active:1986-present
Party:United People's Freedom Alliance
Spouse:Kumaru Liyanage (m. 1990)
Children:Thisuri Yuwanika[1]
Occupation:Actress

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.

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

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 [65]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy soul . Daily News . 20 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Susantha Chandramali films . Rate Your Music. 20 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Susantha Chandramali . National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. 20 November 2019.
  4. Web site: It is a busy time for her wedding . rategossip. 20 November 2019.
  5. Web site: Chat With Susantha Chandramali and Thisuri Yuwanika. 2016-12-08.
  6. Web site: Thisuri Yuwanika – Susantha Chandramali's Daughter . Lanka Help . 20 November 2019.
  7. Web site: Thisuri Yuwanika. IMDb. 2016-12-08.
  8. Web site: Thisuri talks about her partner . rasagossip. 20 November 2019.
  9. Web site: Luckily everything was identified in advance . Sarasaviya. 2 September 2020.
  10. Web site: Susantha Chandramali filmography . Sinhala Cinema Database. 20 November 2019.
  11. Web site: Susantha Chandramali filmography . IMDb . 20 November 2019.
  12. Web site: Buddhini fly high with 'Ahas' . Sunday Times . 20 November 2019.
  13. Web site: 2022-01-05 . "Ayomi" on ITN from tomorrow . 2022-01-07 . Sarasaviya.
  14. Web site: Filming of "Chakrandi" . The Island . 20 November 2019.
  15. Web site: Denuwara Manike . paradisaya . 8 July 2020.
  16. Web site: A tale of a teacher . The Sunday Times. 24 March 2017.
  17. Web site: Ganga Saha Nissanka by Bermin Laili Fernando . Library, University of Moratuwa . 20 November 2019.
  18. Web site: Sudath Rohana starts Girikula . Daily Mirror . 20 November 2019.
  19. Web site: Hima Varusa covered in mystery . Sunday Times . 29 November 2019.
  20. Web site: Ihirunu Kiri with super cast . Daily Mirror . 20 November 2019.
  21. Web site: Kadathira . paradisaya . 20 November 2019.
  22. Web site: 'Kadupul Mal': Parental role in marriage . Sunday Times . 29 November 2019.
  23. Web site: Kande Gedara by Ananda Abenayake . Library, University of Moratuwa . 20 November 2019.
  24. Web site: Mano Kaaya . paradisaya . 20 November 2019.
  25. Web site: 'Maya Mansala': A mystery drama . Sunday Times . 11 September 2019.
  26. Web site: Medagedara comes from tomorrow . Daily Mirror . 25 April 2019.
  27. Web site: Miringu Sayura . lankaflix . 20 November 2019.
  28. Web site: On television with daughter . Sarasaviya . 20 November 2019.
  29. Web site: Pawani to make a difference . The Nation . 20 November 2019.
  30. Web site: Falls on miniscreen . Sunday Times . 20 November 2019.
  31. Web site: 'Raja Varama': ready to hit the screen . Sunday Times. 17 July 2019.
  32. Web site: Rajini, especially for female viewers . The Nation . 20 November 2019.
  33. Web site: 'Ranga Soba' depicts the life of an actress . Sunday Times . 8 December 2019.
  34. Web site: Susiri Fernando teledramas . Official website of Susiri Fernando . 20 November 2019.
  35. Web site: 'Heidi'comes to TV . Sunday Times . 11 December 2019.
  36. Web site: 'Samanala Yaya': A failed trick . Sunday Times . 4 December 2019.
  37. Web site: New film on mini screen . Sunday Times. 29 November 2019.
  38. Web site: 'Sanda Gomman Re' depicts the mystery of human life . Sunday Times . 20 November 2019.
  39. Web site: Sanda Numba Nam touches the pulse . The Nation . 20 November 2019.
  40. Web site: Santhrase . Sunday Observer . 20 November 2019.
  41. Web site: Santhrase is full of suspense. Sunday Times . 29 November 2019.
  42. Web site: Sasara Bendi Bemi, a tale of rebirth . Sunday Times . 12 December 2019.
  43. Web site: 'Sivusiya Gawwa': tale of a dramatist and his love . Sunday Times. 25 April 2019.
  44. Web site: 'Siw Siya Gawwa': A tender love story . Sunday Times . 27 November 2019.
  45. Web site: Sudu Hamine; A tale with a twist . Sunday Times . 15 August 2019.
  46. Web site: 'Suwanda Yahaluwo': Deals with human love . Sunday Times . 27 November 2019.
  47. Web site: 'Visirinu Renu' shows the worlds of six women . Sunday Times . 9 August 2016.
  48. Web site: Sudath's stories on screen again . Sunday Times . 16 August 2016.
  49. Web site: 'Wasanthaya Arang Evith': A tale of complex relationships . Sunday Times . 12 December 2019.
  50. Web site: 'Wasuli Kanda' every Saturday . Sunday Times . 20 November 2019.
  51. Web site: Two unusual teledramas . Sunday Times. 7 May 2019.
  52. Web site: Actresses in Election run . CaFFE Sri Lanka . 20 November 2019.
  53. Web site: Another Sri Lankan actress to enter politics . colombopage . 20 November 2019.
  54. Web site: UPFA wins 38 seats, UNP 14, JVP 3 and SLMC none Mahinda bags South with two-third majority . The Island . 20 November 2019.
  55. Web site: 'Saroja': tale of two small girls . Sunday Times . 21 October 2018.
  56. Web site: One Shot One . The Island . 11 March 2017.
  57. Web site: 'Against the Tide' in London Film Festival . BBC . 3 October 2016.
  58. Web site: A treat for children of all ages . Daily News . 5 March 2017.
  59. Web site: Sri Lankan Screened Films . Sarasaviya . 11 March 2017.
  60. Web site: Nidi Yahana Kaelabei . lankaflix . 20 November 2019.
  61. Web site: Ran Kevita 2 reaches milestone . Sunday Times . 20 November 2019.
  62. Web site: Sri Lankan Screened Films . Sarasaviya . 11 March 2017.
  63. Web site: Weerawarna . National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka . 26 February 2017.
  64. Web site: Tale about fearless children . Sarasaviya . 20 July 2017.
  65. Web site: Father Of The Nation, DS Senanayake's Legacy To Silver Screen . asianmirror . 3 April 2018.