Kanchana Mendis

Kanchana Mendis
Nationality Sri Lankan
Occupation Actress
Notable work Rajya Sewaya Pinissai, Rosa wasanthaya, Sudu sewanali

Kanchana Mendis, is a Sri Lankan actress who entered the film industry through the Sinhala film Rajaya Sewaya Pinisai. She has also appeared in a Tamil film named Varnajalam where the main roles are done by Sadha and Srikanth. She is married and have three children.

In 2003, Mendis was chosen as a "Brand Ambassador" for the special 40th anniversary lottery ticket from the Sri Lankan National Lotteries Board.[1] During the same year, she won the Sumathi Tele award at Artscope for Most Popular Actress.[2]

Filmography

YearFilmCharacterNotes
2000Rajya Sewaya PinissaiPrabashwari[3]Won Presidential Award
2001Rosa WasantheHansamali
2002Sudu Sewaneli
2003Sakman MaluwaPrema[4]Leading female role
2003Pura Sakmana
2003One ShotVishaka
2004VarnajalamVijiTamil film
2006SamaaraIndu
2007Nisala GiraAsela
2008Superstar
2008Hathara Denama Surayo remakeSoma
2008Heart FMMandakini
2011SinhawalokanayaShenali
2014Parapura
2017Sooriya

References

  1. Staff writer (January 31, 2003). "Celebrities Mandira Bedi and Kanchana Mendis to promote 'Vasana Sampatha'". The Island. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. Anjana Gamage (December 24, 2003). "Kanchana: A new star is born". Daily News. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  3. Zanita (April 29, 2001). "Famous Actresses: Kanchana Mendis". The Island. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  4. Prasad Abu Bakr (October 27, 2005). "A happy union of imagery and powerful story-telling". Daily News. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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