Duleeka Marapana
Duleeka Marapana දුලීකා මාරපන { Dulika } | |
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Born |
Sri Lanka | 15 November 1975
Residence |
Colombo and " marapane walawwa" kegalle. |
Other names | Dulika Marapane |
Alma mater | University of Kelaniya ,UK traind actress |
Occupation | Actress, founder of 3rdbell theatre |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse(s) | Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige |
Children | no |
Wasala Kulauthum Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Duleeka Kumari Wijekoon Marapana[1] commonly as Duleeka Marapana (Sinhalese: දුලිකා මාරපන; born 15 November 1975)[2] is an award-winning[3] Sri Lankan actress.[4][5] She has acted on stage, television and cinema, with genres ranging from drama to comedy.
Stage drama career
Marapana started her acting career in 1997 while in university, starring in various stage dramas. Her most-notable dramas were Sapathmee, Swarnamali, Katu Yahana, Sevanali Ha Minissu House of Bernarda Alba,[6] and Upanda Maranaya.[7] In 2014 she appeared in her own direction of Lawrencege Manamali,[8] alongside her husband Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige ( sujeewa priyalal ),[9] an actor and director. Their wedding was celebrated during a stage drama on 13 and 14 August 2015.[10][11][12]
Television and Theater
In Sumathi Tele Awards, Marapana won the best actress award for her role in Depath Nai, Himakatayam, Sudheera, Isuru Bawana, and Ridee Ittankaraya.[13][14] After that, her most-popular role was Dingiri Amma on teledramas Malee and Aththamma, broadcast on TV Derana.[15][16] More recently she appeared in the popular Sudu Anguru and stage play The bride of Lawrence (ලෝරන්ස් ගේ මනමාලි).[17]
Notable works
- Acid
- Sanda Amavakai as Sandamali
- Eka Iththaka Mal
- Rathriya
- Depath Nai
- Wes Benduma[18]
- Isuru Bhawana as Violet Nona
- E Brain[19]
- Hima Katayam as Damayanthi
- Sihina Tawuma[20]
- Sudeera as Shahini Lellawala
- Ehala Maha Nikinna[21]
- Malee as Dingiri Amma[22]
- Aththamma as Dingiri Amma
- Ridee Ittankaraya as Punchi Menika
- Punchi Walauwwa as Mary Mekhala[23]
- Neela Palingu Diya as Ariyawathi
- Sabba Sakala Mana
- Sudu Anguru as Patta Rani
Awards
Marapana has won many awards in theater, cinema and television award ceremonies.[24][25]
- Nominated as best actress for her first tele drama " Sanda Amawakai"
- Best Actress in Inter-University Drama Festival 1998
- Best Actress National State Short drama festival 1999 – Sapathmee
- Best Actress National State Drama Festival 2000 – Swarnamali
- Best Actress Sumathi Awards 2004 – Depath Nai
- Best Actress Sumathi Awards 2005 – Hima Katayam
- Best Supporting Actress National Teledrama Festival "Rathriya"
- SIGNIS Best performance of the Year 2007 – Samanala Thatu
- Best Actress Sumathi Awards 2010 – Ridee Itankaraya
- Best Actress in Raigam Tele'es 2010 – Isuru Bawana
- Best Supporting Actress 2011 – Me Wasantha Kalayai
- Best Supporting Actress National Drama Festival 2012 – The House of Bernada Alba
- Best Actress in 8th Mass Lanka Film Awards 2013[26]
- SLIIM Nielson Peoples awards 2015 Best Actress
- SLIIM Nielson Peoples awards 2016 Best Actress
Filmography
She has acted more than 20 films as of 2016.[27][28]
- No. denotes the number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[29]
Year | No. | Film | Role |
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2003 | 1001 | Pura Sakmana | |
2003 | 1012 | Irasma | |
2004 | 1025 | Sooriya Arana | Sediris's wife |
2005 | 1054 | Samanala Thatu | Batti |
2006 | 1072 | Udugan Yamaya | |
2008 | 1101 | Hathara Denama Soorayo remake | Bath amma, Soma's mother |
2008 | 1107 | Walapatala | Nurse Sheela |
2010 | 1147 | Tikiri Suwanda[30] | Samanmalee |
2011 | 1157 | Mahindagamanaya | Magani |
2011 | 1165 | Ethumai Methumai | |
2012 | 1174 | Super Six[31] | Jude's mother |
2012 | 1188 | Daruwane | Anjula |
2013 | 1197 | Double Trouble[32] | Duleeka |
2014 | 1206 | Kosthapal Punyasoma | Champa |
2015 | 1236 | Lantin Singho | Nurse |
2015 | 1247 | Sinhaya | Punchi akka |
2016 | 1254 | Puthandiya | |
2016 | 1263 | Hero Nero | Mrs. Lionel |
2017 | 1276 | Ali Kathawa | |
TBD | Veerya[33] | Post production | |
TBD | Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo[34] | Post production | |
TBD | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya[35] | Post production | |
TBD | Amawaka[36] | ||
TBD | Miss Jennis[37] |
References
- ↑ "My Style Duleeka Marapana - Swarnavahini". Swarnavahini. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "My Style Duleeka Marapana - Swarnavahini". Swarnavahini. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ Samarathunga, Prasad (21 October 2010). "Duleeka Marapana - Sarasaviya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka Actress Duleeka Marapana". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Moragahakumbura, Sugath Shantha (14 February 2011). "Duleeka Marapana - Navaliya". Navaliya. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "House of Bernarda Alba". Daily News. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Dial Duleeka". Daily News. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana Wedding day is today". Lanka Actresses. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Artists should not involve in politics - Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana Wedding New". tvlakru.com. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana's Wedding". pinsara. Retrieved 9 Nov 2016.
- ↑ "Duleekas boyfriend with Sujeewa". 9lanka. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Athukorala, Lakmini (1 August 2010). "Duleeka Marapana - Divaina". Divaina. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ Brahamanage, Buddhika (20 April 2008). "Duleeka Marapana - Silumina". Silumina. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "Duleeka marapana talk about true". gossip-lanka. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana's most favorite television roles". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "'Lawrence's Bride' visits Wendts". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ↑ "'Wes Benduma': A thriller teledrama on Swarnavahini". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "E brain is ready". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Sihina Tawuma on Rupavahini". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Ehala Maha Nikinna on television". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Malee is over". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Punchi Walauwwa on ITN". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ Alahakoon, Ajith (14 May 2010). "Duleeka Marapana - Divaina". Divaina. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana - Silumina". Silumina. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ↑ "Award winners of Mass Lanka Film Festival 2013". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana filmography". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Duleeka Marapana mini bio". imdb. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Tikiri Suwanda Sri Lankan Sinhala Film by Sunil Aruna Weerasiri at Sandeshaya Sri Lanka". sandeshaya. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Sixes on top!". Daily News. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Sinhala Film Double trouble -ඩබල් ට්රබල්". sandeshaya. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Veerya Sinhala Film by Sunil Aruna Weerasiri". sandeshaya. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Siritunga gives life to Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo". Daily News. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ "Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya in post productions". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "Amawaka on a full moon day". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "Latest Beauty in Sri Lankan silver screen - Miss Jennis". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 May 2018.