Anton Jude
| Anton Jude | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Anton Jude Gomes November 28, 1960 Walauwatta, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka |
| Died |
March 19, 2012 (aged 51) Ragama Hospital, North Colombo Sri Lanka[1] |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Nationality |
 Sri Lankan |
| Education | St. Anthony's College Mt. Lavinia |
| Occupation | Film, Teledrama and stage Actor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Spouse(s) | Manel Wijesekera |
| Parent(s) | Clarence Gomes (Father) |
Anton Jude Gomes, popularly as Anton Jude, (November 28, 1960 - March 13, 2012), was a popular film, television and stage actor in Sri Lanka primarily acted as a comedian.[2][3][4]
Early life and career
Anton Jude Gomes was born on November 28, 1960 at Rathmalana[5] as the eldest in the family of four children. He was inspired by his father, Clarence Gomes for his singing talents.[6] He studied at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic school in Mount Lavinia.[7][8] Jude made his debut on stage with Sashi Quintes's Sudu Haththak(White Mushroom) in 1978 and continued acting in films such as Bahubuthayo,Rankewita, Numba Nadan Apata Pissu, Sikuru Hathe, Rosa Kele, Ethumai Methumai and several other popular movies.[6]
He acted in tele dramas Punchi Rala, Sabanda Pabilis, Sakisanda Elias and others. His song ‘Ais Amma Gundu (Una Puruke Balu Walige) was also a popular hit among the masses.
Illness and death
Jude had been ailing for some time with high blood pressure and diabetes. He had been treated at the Nawaloka hospital on February 2012. On 19 March 2012 evening, Jude was rushed to the Colombo North Ragama hospital due to a Cardiac arrest and at 11.20 pm he was pronounced dead at the admission to the hospital.[3] Jude died while he was working on a new film 'Veeraya while shooting at the director Sunil Arunasiri's place in Kelaniya.[9][10] Jude was survived by his wife Manel.[11] On 22 March 2012, his remains were buried at the Borella Cemetery, Colombo.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bahu Boothayo | |
| 2006 | Nilambare | |
| 2007 | Sikuru Hathe | |
| 2008 | Rosa Kele | |
| 2008 | Walapatala | |
| 2009 | Sir Last Chance | |
| 2009 | Ali Surathal | |
| 2010 | Uththara | |
| 2010 | Mago Digo Dai | |
| 2011 | Ethumai Methumai | |
| Numba Nadan Apata Pissu | ||
| 2007 | One Shot | |
| 2012 | Super Six (film) | |
| 2012 | Super Six (film) | |
| 2013 | Veerya |
Stage plays
- Mee purawesiyo
- Sudu Haththak
- Saranga Newen Awith
Television
- Punchi Rala
- Sabanda Pabilis
- Sakisanda Eliyas
- Sakisanda Suwaris
References
- ↑ "Anton Jude passes away". Adaderana.lk. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "Popular actor Anton Jude dies | Breaking News". Dailymirror.lk. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- 1 2 "Ceylon Today | Anton Jude passes away". Ceylontoday.lk. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka News | Online edition of Daily News - Lakehouse Newspapers". Dailynews.lk. 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "Daily Lankadeepa E-Paper". Epaper.lankadeepa.lk. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- 1 2 "A Tribute to Anton Jude | Lanka Help Magazine". Magazine.lankahelp.com. 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "Anton Jude a great loss to arts and cinema". Sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ http://www.nation.lk/edition/breaking-news/item/4084-popular-artist-anton-jude-passes-away.html
- ↑ "Last Journey of Anton Jude | Asian Mirror". Asianmirror.lk. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "Popular actor Anton Jude no more | The Sunday Leader". Thesundayleader.lk. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ "The Island". Island.lk. Retrieved 2013-01-30.