Duleeka Marapana | |
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Born | Wasala Kulauthum Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Dulika Kumari Wijekoon Marapane 15 November 1975 |
Education |
Hillwood College,
Kandy St.Joseph's College Kegalle |
Alma mater | University of Kelaniya |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | Sujeewa Priyalal (m. 2015) |
Wasala Kulauthum Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Duleeka Kumari Wijekoon Marapana [1] commonly as Duleeka Marapana ( Sinhala: දුලිකා මාරපන; born 15 November 1975), [2] is an actress in Sri Lankan stage, television and cinema as well as a public speaker, director, producer and philanthropist. [3] [4] Marapana is best known for the role "Dingiri Amma" in Malee teledrama. [5] [6] Apart from acting, she is the Founder of 3rdbell Productions and Academy, the Chairperson CO CO productions and founder of Northwest films.
Marapana started her acting career in 1997 while in university, starring in various stage dramas. [7] Her most-notable dramas were Sapathnee (best actress), Swarnama (best actress), Katu Yahana (nominated), Sevanali Ha Minissu, House of Bernarda Alba (best supporting actress) [8] Katu Yahana [9] and Upanda Maranaya. [10]
In 2014 she appeared in her own production of Lawrencege Manamali, [11] alongside her husband Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige. [12] Their wedding was celebrated during the stage drama performed on 13 and 14 August 2015. [13] [14] [15] The play received huge popularity and has been staged more than 380 shows island-wide.
In Sumathi Awards, Marapana won the Best Actress Award for her role in Depath Nai, Himakatayam, Rathriya, Sudheera, Isuru Bawana, Ridee Ittankaraya, and Me Wasantha Kalayai. [16] [17] After that, her most-popular role "Dingiri Amma" came through the teledramas Malee [18] and Aththamma. For both serials, she won People's Award two times. [19] [20] In 2019, she appeared in the popular Sudu Anguru and stage play Lawrencege Manamali. [21] Recently, she appeared in the serials, Internasanal 1 and 2 and Pork Street.
The actress, who is also actively engaged in environmental conservation and activism, played a lead role in an environmental film Suparna directed by her husband. [22] [23] Apart from that, she acted with critics acclaimed roles in the films such as Sooriya Arana, Kosthapal Punyasoma, Samanala Thatu, Walapatala, Sinhaya and Daruwane.
Marapana has won many awards in theater, cinema and television award ceremonies. [50] [51] [52]
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2003 | Pura Sakmana | ||
2003 | Irasma | Paali | |
2004 | Sooriya Arana | Sediris's wife | |
2005 | Samanala Thatu | Batti | |
2006 | Udugan Yamaya | Mother | |
2008 | Hathara Denama Soorayo remake | Bath amma, Soma's mother | |
2008 | Walapatala | Nurse Sheela | |
2010 | Tikiri Suwanda | Samanmalee | [54] |
2011 | Mahindagamanaya | Magani | |
2011 | Ethumai Methumai | ||
2012 | Super Six | Jude's mother | [55] |
2012 | Daruwane | Anjula | |
2013 | Double Trouble | Duleeka | [56] |
2014 | Kosthapal Punyasoma | Champa | |
2015 | Lantin Singho | Nurse | |
2015 | Sinhaya | Punchi akka | |
2016 | Puthandiya | ||
2016 | Hero Nero | Mrs. Lionel | |
2017 | Ali Kathawa | Gomari | |
2020 | Suparna | Suparna | [57] |
2020 | Miss Jenis | Mrs. Makalanda | [58] |
2021 | Kawuruth Danne Na | [59] | |
2022 | CineMa | Rupalatha | [60] |
2022 | Rashmi | Mannakkara's wife | [61] |
2024 | Weerya | Kohilawaththe Johana | [62] |
TBD | Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo | [63] | |
TBD | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya | [64] | |
TBD | Amawaka | Education officer | [65] |
TBD | Amuthu Gurukamak | [66] |
Duleeka Marapana | |
---|---|
Born | Wasala Kulauthum Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Dulika Kumari Wijekoon Marapane 15 November 1975 |
Education |
Hillwood College,
Kandy St.Joseph's College Kegalle |
Alma mater | University of Kelaniya |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | Sujeewa Priyalal (m. 2015) |
Wasala Kulauthum Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Duleeka Kumari Wijekoon Marapana [1] commonly as Duleeka Marapana ( Sinhala: දුලිකා මාරපන; born 15 November 1975), [2] is an actress in Sri Lankan stage, television and cinema as well as a public speaker, director, producer and philanthropist. [3] [4] Marapana is best known for the role "Dingiri Amma" in Malee teledrama. [5] [6] Apart from acting, she is the Founder of 3rdbell Productions and Academy, the Chairperson CO CO productions and founder of Northwest films.
Marapana started her acting career in 1997 while in university, starring in various stage dramas. [7] Her most-notable dramas were Sapathnee (best actress), Swarnama (best actress), Katu Yahana (nominated), Sevanali Ha Minissu, House of Bernarda Alba (best supporting actress) [8] Katu Yahana [9] and Upanda Maranaya. [10]
In 2014 she appeared in her own production of Lawrencege Manamali, [11] alongside her husband Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige. [12] Their wedding was celebrated during the stage drama performed on 13 and 14 August 2015. [13] [14] [15] The play received huge popularity and has been staged more than 380 shows island-wide.
In Sumathi Awards, Marapana won the Best Actress Award for her role in Depath Nai, Himakatayam, Rathriya, Sudheera, Isuru Bawana, Ridee Ittankaraya, and Me Wasantha Kalayai. [16] [17] After that, her most-popular role "Dingiri Amma" came through the teledramas Malee [18] and Aththamma. For both serials, she won People's Award two times. [19] [20] In 2019, she appeared in the popular Sudu Anguru and stage play Lawrencege Manamali. [21] Recently, she appeared in the serials, Internasanal 1 and 2 and Pork Street.
The actress, who is also actively engaged in environmental conservation and activism, played a lead role in an environmental film Suparna directed by her husband. [22] [23] Apart from that, she acted with critics acclaimed roles in the films such as Sooriya Arana, Kosthapal Punyasoma, Samanala Thatu, Walapatala, Sinhaya and Daruwane.
Marapana has won many awards in theater, cinema and television award ceremonies. [50] [51] [52]
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Pura Sakmana | ||
2003 | Irasma | Paali | |
2004 | Sooriya Arana | Sediris's wife | |
2005 | Samanala Thatu | Batti | |
2006 | Udugan Yamaya | Mother | |
2008 | Hathara Denama Soorayo remake | Bath amma, Soma's mother | |
2008 | Walapatala | Nurse Sheela | |
2010 | Tikiri Suwanda | Samanmalee | [54] |
2011 | Mahindagamanaya | Magani | |
2011 | Ethumai Methumai | ||
2012 | Super Six | Jude's mother | [55] |
2012 | Daruwane | Anjula | |
2013 | Double Trouble | Duleeka | [56] |
2014 | Kosthapal Punyasoma | Champa | |
2015 | Lantin Singho | Nurse | |
2015 | Sinhaya | Punchi akka | |
2016 | Puthandiya | ||
2016 | Hero Nero | Mrs. Lionel | |
2017 | Ali Kathawa | Gomari | |
2020 | Suparna | Suparna | [57] |
2020 | Miss Jenis | Mrs. Makalanda | [58] |
2021 | Kawuruth Danne Na | [59] | |
2022 | CineMa | Rupalatha | [60] |
2022 | Rashmi | Mannakkara's wife | [61] |
2024 | Weerya | Kohilawaththe Johana | [62] |
TBD | Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo | [63] | |
TBD | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya | [64] | |
TBD | Amawaka | Education officer | [65] |
TBD | Amuthu Gurukamak | [66] |