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 has one child.

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

Year Film Character Notes
2000 Rajya Sewaya Pinissai Prabashwari[3] Won Presidential Award
2001 Rosa Wasanthe Hansamali
2002 Sudu Sewaneli
2003 Sakman Maluwa Prema[4] Leading female role
2003 Pura Sakmana
2003 One Shot Vishaka
2004 Varnajalam Viji Tamil film
2006 Samaara Indu
2007 Nisala Gira Asela
2008 Superstar
2008 Hathara Denama Surayo remake
2008 Heart FM Mandakini
2011 Sinhawalokanaya Shenali
2014 Parapura
2017 Sooriya

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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