W. Jayasiri

W. Jayasiri is a Sri Lankan actor, script writer and lyricist.[1] He started his career in 1973 from the movie Dahakin Ekak which was directed and produced by Meril Albert. He is known for his roles in Tani Tatuwen Piyabanna (2002), Death on a Noble Day (2014) and Me Mage Sandai (2000).[2]

W. Jayasiri was born in Hirimbura, Galle and was educated at Vidyaloka College, Galle. He won a Presidential Film Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Duwata Mawaka Misa in 1997.

Filmography

  • Dahakin Ekak (1973)
  • Diyamanthi (1976)
  • Eya Dan Loku Lamayek (1977)
  • Bambaru Awith (1978)
  • Seilama (1995)
  • Chitti (1995)
  • Ayoma (1995)
  • Wisidela (1997)
  • Bawa Duka (1997)
  • Bawa Karma (1997)
  • Duwata Mawaka Misa (Mother Alone) (1997)
  • Daru Upatha (2001)
  • Me Mage Sandai (This is my Moon) (2001)
  • Mamath Geheniyak (2002)
  • Arumosam Wehi (2002)
  • Sathkampa (2002)
  • Sudu Kaluwara (2003)
  • Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with One Wing) (2003)
  • Mille Soya (2004)
  • Sankranthi (2007)
  • Gamani (2011)
  • Death on a Noble Day (2014)
  • Que Sera (2014)

Awards

1997 - Best Supporting Actor (Duwata Mawaka Misa)

2012 - Best Supporting Actor (Gamani)

See also

References

  1. ↑ W. Jayasiri, National Films Corporation of Sri Lanka
  2. ↑ Biography, IMDb

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