Aruni Rajapaksha[1] is a Sri Lankan model, actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder.
Aruni Rajapaksha | |
|---|---|
-1.jpg) Rajapaksha in 2006 | |
| Born | අරුණි රාජපක්ෂ 5 January 1984 |
| Spouse |
Nalin Samarawickrama
(m. 2015) |
| Children | Diara Samarawickrama, Inara Samarawickrama |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Website | arunirajapaksha.com |
Personal life
editAruni Rajapaksha was born in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, and raised in Kandy. After taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, Aruni joined the Kandy Technical College to do a secretarial course. During that period, she organized fashion shows in Kandy leading her to take on a career in modelling.[2] Aruni is currently married to Nalin Samarawickrama and mother of twin girls.
Career
editIn 2004, Aruni won the title of Udarata Menike and the Capri Beauty queen 2005 crown.[3]
Aruni has also worked as a host for various shows such as "Hello Sri Lanka" and "Liyasevana".[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super six | Sherin | Main actress |
| 2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | Kalu Menika | Supportive actress |
| 2015 | Address Na (No Address)[5] | Nathalia | Supportive actress |
| 2016 | Paththini | Madhavi | Supportive actress |
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak (A Melody of Love)[6] | Dewli | Musical movie |
References
edit- ^ "Aruni Rajapaksha - Beauty Queen, Model, Film Actress and TV Presenter". Aruni Rajapaksha. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Dhananjani Silva (22 April 2007). "It was one goal at a time for this Kandy lamissi".
- ^ Lakna Paranamanna (14 December 2008). "Udarata Menike on the ramp". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "travel and living". hirutv.lk. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "'Address Nehe' A plot about people without address". sundaytimes.lk. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "'Adaraneeya Kathawak' completes shooting". sundaytimes.lk. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.