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Daya Alwis
Born 1942-11-07
Thuiappuarachchi Don Daya de Alwis (7 November 1942 – 27 April 2015), widely known as Daya Alwis, was a versatile Sri Lankan actor, screenwriter, director, and dramatist who left a lasting mark across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. He holds the historic distinction of being the first individual in Sri Lanka to win awards covering all three major performing mediums: stage, cinema, and teledrama.
Screen work
Movies & roles
PaththiniRoyal goldsmithAugust DrizzleRoleMother Teresa of CalcuttaKaligath OwnerNight of DestinyRoleWeesi DelaKeeralaThe StormDharme's associateMee HarakaBus DriverThe Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)Kulasuriya PostmanMayaChief ClarkHandayaCommentator box viewerBambaru AwithThe PastorKolomba Sanniya: Coming SweetSaadirisMangrove IslandPunchi Mahattaya