Sanali Lihansa Silva a contestant in Derana Dream Star Season 11 contest a favourite of all audiences – by Sunil Thenabadu Derana Dream Star reality grueling singing contest is being currently held for the 11th season.This reality singing contest is clearly the most sought among the other similar contests. Over the years many contestants had found proper routes to become popular singing artistes having had the roots  and groomed from the Derana Dream Star  contests.Some vocalists had been selected to portray roles in many tele dramas in the TV Derana popular channel. In every season many new budding artistes have been able to become overnight stars via performing in this contest. One contestant who has won the hearts of the panel of adjudicators and listeners has been Sanali Lihansa Silva a twenty two year old hailing from Kiribathgoda. Among over one hundred thousand applicants initially after auditioned by knowledgeable musicians in Sri Lanka ...

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DAYARATNE PERERA INCOMPARABLE INIMITABLE MUSICIAN CUM VOCALIST IN AN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE FOR WELL OVER FOUR DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu Pathirage Dayaratne Perera popularly known as Dayaratne Perera is a native of Koswatta,Battaramulla, as his ancestors is a septuagenarian, born on 13th July 1952 is rare individual among human beings who effortlessly surpasses the majority of his colleagues in his vast familiarity in many fields, need to mention predominantly is a staunch Buddhist who could converse on any subject other than his familiar  music sphere. At a television confrontation was once categorised as a philosopher possessing the basic ideas of knowledge, truth, right  and wrong, religion  and the extensive meaning of life.  Dayaratne had been a passionate music enthusiast from his school days, has had ‘daham pasel’ education too.He had taken part in many amateur singing competitions as a youngster having tasted success. He recalls in year 1980 how he and ...

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Chinthaka unparalleled versatile TV program fabricator TV DERANA- by Sunil Thenabadu Chinthaka Gamlath is like any other possessing a television mastermind brain is an unsung hero. A television program creator cum director who has been directing TV programs/ commercials/ short films / outdoor music programs , events in media field for TV Derana. Some of the tasks faced with for Chinthaka are managing sched- ules, coordinating studios/locations, supervision script rewrites and positioning finances. All these areas were navigated with consummate ease taking into considera- tion the immense expertise he possesses. Above all an appropriate caption for the relevant program is very vital which were titled to coincide with his related endeavours. Chinthaka ,35 years old diminutive in stature had joined Derana TV in year 2008 possess a degree in B Tech in film and television production from the University of vocational tech- nology also diplomas in television program production from ...

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BIMAL JAYAKODY VERSATILE AUTOGRAHED ACTOR ON TELEVISION,CINEMA,STAGE IN AN SPARKLING JOURNEY FOR TWO DECADES  – By Sunil Thenabadu To be highly imaginative is evidently one of the leading and most significant characteristics that make great actors. There is a hefty element of acting that one will require one to take emotion and truths from one’s own life into the acting character portrayed. Those resources any actor  would  have at his disposal . Sometimes one must completely plant yourself in alternate realities that encompass absolutely nothing from the world you know. This is where your imagination will take over.  This is where the imagination of the actor takes over . Actors have wild and vivid minds to  have a real nurtured relationship with their visions.The duty of an actor is to emulate others who are not themselves which they need to strengthen by  uninterrupted exercise. Possession of energy is vital for any actor which should be stored in ...

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Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri literate celebrated , director, stage plays, teledrama, films in a vibrant cruise for four decades – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : artscouncil Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri born in year 1959, is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, film maker , television presenter in Sri Lankan cinema Jayantha’s  film Agnidahaya won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003. His two teledramas Dandubasnamanaya and Akala Sandhya are rated as two of seven Iconic Teledramas In the archives of Sri Lanka’s Television narration.Jayantha had excelled as a presenter of radio and television on numerous occasions. Lately his presentation of the popular TV Derana program Leya Saha Laya musical program for over two hours involving father/mother/son/daughter from the inception to end was commendable very well presented. Jayantha had been born in his mother’s ancestral city in Bandarawela, owing to father’s occupation ...

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HIMALI SAYURANGI ACCLAIMED ACTRESS ON STAGE ,TELEVISION, CINEMA, TELEVISION BROADCASTING, AUDITIONED SLBC VOCALIST IN PEAK OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Source : watchlanka.com To become an acclaimed actress, there HIMALI are many personality characteristics are needed like charisma the most surface qualities expected. Obviously the next trait is passion, hard work and commitment ,intelligence able to be articulate and well spoken, should be highly imaginative the biggest and important traits that make a great actress.Similar to a tree which had grown profusely, Himali too has had proper foundation in school and thereafter to be in this elated position .Himali Sayurangi born to parents is the second in the family having an elder brother and a younger brother. Father worked at the Insurance Corporation , mother is a housewife has absolutely no hereditary affiliations to the fields she is involved, competent solely owing to her immense innate talent which she possessed ...

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Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music – by Sunil Thenabadu There are many successful musicians today who had no other choice of career except music, so they give their hundred percent to it. To implement focusing only on a musical career, one requires a lot of confidence in oneself. Manoj Peiris is a musician who has mastered his art one who needs to give his whole time and energy to the art. A sense of adventure in a musician is a good motivator to dive deep into music and make it the only priority and path ahead. It is hard work of Manoj his stepping stone for success for approximately for four decades. Manoj as a successful musician is into music totally practicing hard in his early days, to date too as a highly talented exponent of the ...

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UDARI A PHENOMINAL MODEL,ACTRESS ,SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER POSSESSING HOT LOOKS AT SUMMIT OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu   Udari Chamika Warnakulasuriya  is a Sri Lankan actress an Instagram model, a famous fashion ,beauty , life style model, and a social media influencer. She is famous for her hot looks and cute smile. Also famous on many social media platforms who loves acting, dancing, travelling, blogging, modelling etc.Udari is extremely passionate about modelling. She had collaborated with multiple and renowned brands like Amazon,Myntra,snapdeal and many more having more than 400k followers. As a model Udari had excelled been fit, healthy and energetic while been reliable, organized and punctual to be patient to stay around for a length of time with the ability to travel around to different locations. Udari has been successful as an actress possess adequate charisma in been delightful. appealing and enchanting to the audiences. Of course  above all carry confidence, ...

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UMALI THILAKARATHNE A VERSATILE ACTRESS, DANCER, LYRICIST, VOCALIST AT SUMMIT OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Irudini Umali Thilakarathne has been born with innate acting skills without any hereditary affiliations could be termed a performer by birth. Unlike the counterparts in overseas countries unfortunately in Sri Lanka there are no schools to learn acting.There are some essential aptitudes of any actor or actress should have, the charisma to be delightful, appealing and enchanting to the viewers. She is able to portray the parts of real life to send positive vibes that are dramatic and emotional that helped her to portray her roles flawlessly..  Umali was born on 16th March 1987is a Sri Lankan actress,dancer, lyricist and vocalist. She had portrayed roles in films, teledrama and on stage. she had added she had taken part on stage in legendary Musician Dr Premasiri Khemadasa’s opera dramas only She has had her early education at President’s College ...

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MADHAVEE POSSESSES All TRAITS OF A VOCAL SINGER AND ACTRESS ON ROUTE TO PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:youtube   Predominantly the traits of virtuous singer are that he or she should possess a ‘voice trained’ vocal voice ,love for music, self-confidence, commitment, patience, determination also the ability to deal with criticism and rejection. All these characteristics are possessed by Madhavee Wathsala Anthony who sings in more than one specific musical genre. It needs to be emphasized that Madhavee has inherited singing affiliations from both parents of course possessing innate talent for her achievements in the music arena and acting.  She was born as Coganige Madhavee Wathsala Anthony on August 6th 1988.Apart from her achievements in singing she had been acclaimed, also as an competent. dancer, model, actress, television host, also a dubbing artiste. Her primary and secondary education had been at Alma Maters  Holy Cross College, ordinary level at ...

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