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.
Chandani Seneviratne | |
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Born | (1962-12-28) 28 December 1962 (age 59) Boralesgamuwa |
Occupation | Actress, Presenter |
Years active | 1979–present |
Website | www.chandanisenevirathne.com |
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]
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]
Year | No. | Film | Role |
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1984 | 609 | Sathi Pooja | Suneetha |
1990 | 705 | Saharave Sihinaya | |
1991 | 737 | Sthree | |
1992 | 743 | Sisila Gini Gani | Nun |
1996 | 865 | Amanthaya | Ramani |
1998 | 902 | Julietge Bhumikawa | Psychologist |
1999 | 922 | Theertha Yathra | [6] |
2005 | 1056 | Sulanga | Margaret |
2006 | 1072 | Udugan Yamaya | Sirimal's mother |
2006 | 1080 | Sewwandi | Lalitha |
2007 | 1087 | Aganthukaya | Sampath's wife |
2007 | 1090 | Uppalawanna | Rathnapala's mother |
2008 | 1099 | Heart FM | Shakya's mother |
2008 | 1117 | Nil Diya Yahana | Shehara's mother |
2009 | 1126 | Ekamath Eka Rateka | Housemaid |
2009 | 1144 | Ira Handa Yata[7] | Sachitra |
2010 | 1149 | Vidhu | Vidhu's mother |
2012 | 1170 | Kusa Pabha | Kudi |
2013 | 1189 | Siri Parakum | Dhobi mother |
2013 | 1190 | Nikini Vassa | Somalatha |
2015 | 1220 | Mage Yalu Malu[8] | Sukiri's granny |
2015 | 1222 | Bora Diya Pokuna[9] | Piyasili |
2017 | 1278 | Nino Live | Nimmi |
2017 | 1293 | A Level[10] | Lady lawyer |
2018 | 1307 | Davena Vihagun[11] | Sumana |
2018 | 1309 | Goal | Mrs. Samarasekara |
2019 | 1322 | Thaala | |
2022 | CineMa | [12] | |
TBD | Sewanali[13] | ||
TBD | Kandak Sema | ||
TBD | Suvisi Vivarana | ||
TBD | Ran Kolla | ||
TBD | Aasu | [14] |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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 |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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 |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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 |