Dissanayake Wijesuriyage Sandhya Darshani Gunasekara (born May 13, 1958 as නදීකා ගුණසේකර) [Sinhala]), popularly as Nadeeka Gunasekara, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television.[1] Gunasekara is best known for the character as Dan Chooty in film Chanchala Rekha by Sena Samarasinghe.[2]
Nadeeka Gunasekara | |
|---|---|
| නදීකා ගුණසේකර | |
| Born | Dissanayake Wijesuriyage Sandhya Darshani Gunasekara May 13, 1958 |
| Education | Pushpadana Girls' College, Kandy Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy |
| Alma mater | University of Kelaniya |
| Occupation | Actress Producer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Suren Hapuarachchi |
| Children | Thenuki Hapuarachchi |
| Parent(s) | Thalatha Gunasekara Stanley Gunasekara |
| Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
| Website | Nadeeka Gunasekara on Facebook |
She is one of the five jury panel in 2018 Derana Film Awards.[3]
Personal life
editNadeeka Gunasekara was born on 13 May 1958 in Kandy. Her father Stanley Gunasekara worked at Nawalapitiya post office.[4] Her mother Thalatha Gunasekara was a school teacher and a popular film actress. When she was 3 year old, they moved to Charle's de Silva flats, Nawalapitiya. She started school with Udugoda Vidyalaya, then Uduheenthanna Senadhikara Vidyalaya. Due to her father being a post officer, they had to move to several cities, where Gunasekara then studied in Gampola. In 1973, she attended to Pushpadana Girls' College, Kandy and then to Vishaka Balika Vidyalaya, Bandarawela. She completed A/L from art stream in Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy.[4] She is a graduate of BA in Arts from the University of Kelaniya.[2]
She is married to businessman Suren Hapuarachchi and in 2004, the couple had one daughter, Thenuki Sehansa.
Acting career
editHer maiden cinematic experience came through 1980 film Kanchana directed by M.A. Sangadasa while doing A/Ls.[5] Her most popular films include Kanchana, Chanchala Rekha, Biththi Hathara and Thani Tharuwa.[6] She acted as leading actress in 19 films and has produced 2 films - Ahinsa and Aya Obata Barai. Her stage name, Nadeeka was given by Siri Kularatne.[2]
Selected television serials
edit- Paba
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kanchana | Kanchana | |
| 1980 | Sinhabahu | Sinha Sivali | |
| 1981 | Baddegama | Hinnihami | [12] |
| 1981 | Vajira | Gajasinghe Arachige Vajira Laxmi Priyadarshani 'Sheela' 'Manike' | |
| 1981 | Chanchala Rekha | Dan Chuti | |
| 1982 | Adhistana | Mangalika | |
| 1982 | Ridee Nimnaya | Kusalawathie | |
| 1982 | Sithaara | ||
| 1982 | Yahalu Yeheliyo | Madhum | |
| 1982 | Thani Tharuwa | ||
| 1982 | Biththi Hathara | Nandani | [13] |
| 1983 | Samanala Sihina | ||
| 1983 | Siwu Ranga Sena | Kamani | |
| 1984 | Batti | ||
| 1985 | Doringe Sayanaya | ||
| 1985 | Wathsala Akka | ||
| 1985 | Kirimaduwal | ||
| 1987 | Yugayen Yugayata | ||
| 1987 | Ahinsa | Kalpana | |
| 1989 | Okkoma Rajawaru | ||
| 1989 | Waradata Danduwama | ||
| 1990 | Hondin Naththam Narakin | ||
| 1990 | Pem Rajadahana | ||
| 1991 | Ran Hadawatha | Antony's wife | |
| 1991 | Cheriyo Doctor | Madhu | |
| 1992 | Yasasa | ||
| 1992 | Oba Mata Wiswasai | Vasanthi / Samanthi | [14] |
| 1993 | Chaya | Selli | |
| 1995 | Rodaya | ||
| 1996 | Sihina Vimane Kumariya | Nimeshika Rajapakse | |
| 1996 | Loku Duwa | [15] | |
| 1997 | Yasoma | Yasoma | |
| 1998 | Aya Obata Barai | Kumari | |
| 1999 | Rathu Aluyama | Emilia | [16] |
| 2000 | Danduwama | ||
| 2001 | Wasanthaye Kunatuwak | [17] | |
| 2003 | Madre Teresa | Architect's companion | |
| 2003 | Sundarai Adare | Madhura 'Madhu' Weearsinghe | [18] |
| 2004 | Premawanthayo | [19] | |
| 2008 | Hathara Denama Soorayo | Mrs. Samarasinghe | [20] |
| 2010 | Viyapath Bambara | [21] | |
| 2011 | Nidi Yahana Kelabei | [22] | |
| 2011 | Angara Dangara | Janaki Wikramasinghe | [23] |
| 2012 | Senasuru Maruwa | Anuththara's mother | [24] |
| 2012 | Daruwane | Vishaka, Vaijrasena's wife | [25] |
| 2014 | Ahelepola Kumarihami | Pusselle Kumarihami | [26] |
| 2015 | Maharaja Ajasath | Kakawalli | [27] |
| 2015 | Sinahawa Atharin | Cameo role | [28] |
| 2016 | Sinhaya | Professor | [29] |
| 2016 | Ran Dedunnak | Shiva's mother | [30] |
| 2018 | Adarei Man | [31] | |
| 2023 | Guththila | cameo | [32] |
| 2023 | Yugathra | Mrs.Suryabandara |
Awards and accolades
editShe has won several awards at the local film festivals.[4][2]
Unda Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Himi Ahimi | Best Actress | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Lux Upcoming Actress | Won | |
| 1985 | Batti | Best Performance | Won |
| 1988 | Ahinsa | Best Performance | Won |
| 1994 | Chaya | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Baddegama | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 1983 | Yahalu Yeheli | Merit Award | Won |
| 1993 | Chaya | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
References
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- ^ "Tale of Guththila becomes a cinema". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 10 November 2018.