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 wasanthaya | ||
| 2002 | Sudu sewanali | ||
| 2003 | Sakman Maluwa | Prema[4] | Leading female role |
| 2003 | Pura sakmana | ||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | Tamil film | |
| 2006 | saamara | ||
| 2007 | Nisala gira | ||
| 2008 | Hathara denama | ||
| 2008 | Heart fm | ||
| 2011 | Sinhawalokanaya |
References
- ↑ Staff writer (January 31, 2003). "Celebrities Mandira Bedi and Kanchana Mendis to promote ‘Vasana Sampatha’". The Island. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ Anjana Gamage (December 24, 2003). "Kanchana: A new star is born". Daily News. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ Zanita (April 29, 2001). "Famous Actresses: Kanchana Mendis". The Island. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ 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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