Kamal Deshapriya Sirisena (කමල් දේශප්රිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television,[1] as well as a television host, cricket commentator and media personality.
Kamal Deshapriya කමල් දේශප්රිය | |
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Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | Nalanda College, Colombo |
Occupation | Actor, dramatist, announcer, commentator |
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His father Ananda Sirisena was a radio artist.[2] His mother Agnes Tissera (b. 1928) was an actress and radio artist.[3] He completed education from Nalanda College, Colombo.[4]
In 2017 he was appointed channel head of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). In February 2018 he resigned from the post by citing personal reasons.[5] Several reports informed that the resignation was due to disputes over match telecasting rights with SLC deputy secretary, Ravin Wickramaratne.[6] He also worked as a co-coordinating secretary of National Movement Against Terrorism (NMAT) and as the Sihala Urumaya Spokesman.[7]
His first cinema acting role was in the 2014 film, Siri Daladagamanaya, directed by Sanath Abeysekara.[8][9]
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2014 | Siri Daladagamanaya | King Giri Aba | [22] |
2016 | Ulath Ekai Pilath Ekai | DIG, Gangu's father | [23] |
2018 | Porisadaya | Wedisinghe | [24] |
2018 | Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara | King Suppabuddha | [25] |
2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Dudley Senanayake | [26] |
TBD | Thanapathilage Gedara | [27] |