Swarna Mallawarachchi

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occupation = Film actress.
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Swarna Mallawarachchi the award-winning Sri Lankan film actress, also known as the "Golden star of Sinhalese cinema". When was a schoolgirl she started the cinema career from 1966 Sinhalese film "Sath Samudura" directed by Dr.Siri Gunasinghe. Also she won the 'Best Actress Award' for 19 times.cite news| url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060115/tv/3.html|title=Swarna: The golden star of Sinhala cinema|publisher=TV Times (Sri Lanka,ISSN:1391-0531)|date=15 January,2006]

Biography

Swarna left the Sri Lankan cinema for a brief period in the 70's to live abroad and when she returned after a four year absence there was an influx of new actresses. Swarna accepted supporting roles from directors during this period however obtained the Best Actress awards for these roles during these years. A hint at the excellence of her talent. Swarna Mallawarachchi is the highest number of 'Best Actress' awards holding actress in Sri Lanka.

In her off-screen life, Swarna is an example of the roles she portrays on-screen. A strong, independent woman who has achieved the best in life for herself and her family. She was appointed the UNHCR ambassador for women's rights in Sri Lanka since 2004.

Filmography

*"Sath Samudura (1966)"
*"Hanthane Kathawa (1967)"
*"Maldeniya Simiyon"
*"Anjana"
*"Sinhabahu"
*"Hansa Vilak"
*"Ridi Nimnaya(1982)"
*"Yahalu Yeheli (1982)"
*"Biththi Hathara (1982)"
*"Dadayama (1984)"
*"Maya (1984)"
*"Suddilage Kathawa (1985)"
*"Kadapathaka Chaya"
*"Sagara Jalaya (1988)"
*"Ayoma"
*"Madara Parasathu"
*"Mee Haraka"
*"Bawa Duka (1997)"
*"Bawa Karma (1998)"
*"Channa Kinnari(1998)"
*"Anantha Rathriya (2001)"

Awards

*1981 Presidential Awards - Best Actress - Hansa Vilak
*1982 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Ridi Nimnaya/Biththi Hathara/Yahalu Yeheli
*1983 Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actress - Dadayama
*1983 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Dadayama
*1984 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Maya
*1985 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Suddilage Kathawa
*1985 Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actress - Suddilage Kathawa
*1986 Presidential Awards - Best Actress
*1988 Swarna Sanka Awards - Best Actress - Sagara Jalaya
*1988 Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actress - Sagara Jalaya
*1988 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Sagara Jalaya
*1998 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Channa Kinnari
*1989 Swarna Sanka Awards - Best Actress - Kadapathaka Chaya
*1989 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Kadapathaka Chaya
*1997 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Bawa Duka
*1997 Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actress - Bawa Duka
*1997 Presidential Awards - Best Actress - Bawa Duka
*1998 Presidential Awards - Best Actress - Channa Kinnari
*1998 Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actress - Channa Kinnari
*2001 OCIC Awards - Best Actress - Anantha Rathriya

*Lifetime Achievement Awards - Ranathisara
*Bangladesh Film Development Board Award
*Zonta Woman of the Year Award
*Sanpac Felicitation Award

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References

External links

* [http://www.srilankafilmcorp.com Official Website - National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka]
* [http://www.lesternsumitra.com Official Website of Lester James Peries in association with Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka]