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41st SIGNIS Awards
The 41st SIGNIS SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka), Sri Lanka Salutation Awards Ceremony 2018 festival (Sinhala: 41 වැනි සිග්නීස් සම්මාන උලෙළ), presented by the SIGNIS, was held to honor the cinema and television in Sri Lanka on August 25, 2018, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka. His Eminence, Malcolm Ranjith, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka was the chief guest at the awards night. Theme for the Salutation Ceremony was "The Proud Display of Youth Vitality in the Global Motion Picture Discourse". In the ceremony, 26 films and 18 teledramas were nominated for the awards and three Signis International Awards were presented for actress Kanthi Lanka, Sumana Amarasinghe and film conservator and producer Tissa Nagodavithana. Signis Prize Awards were presented on the occasion of the 30th anniversary for the Rev. Fr. Marceline Jayakody. Film Awards Best Awards * Next Aspiring Director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), ( si, බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යාන්තර සම්මන්ත්රණ ශාලාව ta, பண்டாரநாயக்க சர்வதேச மாநாட்டு மண்டபம்) is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister (1956–1959). The construction of the hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China. In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China. The BMICH premises is managed by the S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which is chaired by the President of Sri Lanka. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Anthony
Conganige Joseph Malsi Ushan Thimira Jackson Anthony (born July 8, 1958, as ජැක්සන් ඇන්තනී), commonly known as Jackson Anthony, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular artists in Sri Lanka, Anthony won the award for the Best Actor for record sixteen times. Primarily active as an actor all three media, he has appeared before the public in versatile forms; director, producer, singer, screenwriter, television host, novelist, columnist, lyricist, historian and traveller. Family background Jackson was born on 8 July 1958 in Podiwee Kumbura village, Ragama, Sri Lanka. While he's recognized as "Jackson" by many people, his parents used to call him "Malsi". He received his primary education at Hapugoda St. Mary's Junior School and St. Mary's College in Bandarawela and later entered Galahitiyawa Central College in Ganemulla. For higher education he attended the University of Colombo where he first obtained an honors de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Film Awards
Eighteen or 18 may refer to: * 18 (number), the natural number following 17 and preceding 19 * one of the years 18 BC, AD 18, 1918, 2018 Film, television and entertainment * 18 (film), ''18'' (film), a 1993 Taiwanese experimental film based on the short story ''God's Dice'' * Eighteen (film), ''Eighteen'' (film), a 2005 Canadian dramatic feature film * 18 (British Board of Film Classification), a film rating in the United Kingdom, also used in Ireland by the Irish Film Classification Office * 18 (Dragon Ball), 18 (''Dragon Ball''), a character in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise * "Eighteen", a 2006 episode of the animated television series ''12 oz. Mouse'' Music Albums * 18 (Moby album), ''18'' (Moby album), 2002 * 18 (Nana Kitade album), ''18'' (Nana Kitade album), 2005 * ''18...'', 2009 debut album by G.E.M. Songs * 18 (5 Seconds of Summer song), "18" (5 Seconds of Summer song), from their 2014 eponymous debut album * 18 (One Direction song), "18" (One Direction song), from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendra Perera
Mahendra Shrikantha Perera (born 17 August 1956: si, මහේන්ද්ර පෙරේරා), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. One of the most influential actors in Sinhala cinema, Mahendra performed from drama to comedy in many blockbuster films. Personal life He was born on 17 August 1956 in Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family. His father Vincent Perera, was a store manager at the Browns, and his mother Soma Weerasekera, was a matron at several government hospitals. He has two older sisters, Priyanthi Damayanthi and shivanthi Kalyani. He first studied at Highland College, Nugegoda. Later he went to Maharagama Vidyakara College and Thurstan College, Colombo. He is married to Thakshila Damayanthi, daughter of Mr.Nandadasa- a decorated financial advisor. The couple has three sons, Uvin, Navin and Ishanka – all Wesleyites. The eldest son, Uvin works in the tourism industry. Naven is currently residing in Australia whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandani Seneviratne
Chandani Seneviratne, (born 28 December 1962: si, චාන්දනී සෙනෙවිරත්න), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. One of the most distinguished artists in Sinhala cinema, Seneviratne has received critical acclaim and awards at every award festival in Sri Lanka for several dramatic roles. Early days Seneviratne studied at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya till grade 5 and St. Paul's Girls School, Milagiriya till her high studies. She started her acting career as a Theatre Artist and made her film debut in ''Sathi Puja'' in 1985, for which she won the Presidential Award for best supporting Actress. Awards She is the recipient of a Dubai International Film Award, a Presidential Award, a Sarasaviya Award, a Lanka Live Award and a Hiru Golden Film Award. Filmography * No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema. Television Serials * ''Adaraneeya Amma'' * ''Akala Sandya'' * ''Ammai Thaththai'' * ''Appach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seema Na Akase
''Seema Na Akase (Boundless Sky)'' ( si, සීමා නෑ ආකාසේ, italic=yes) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed by Nihal Bandara and produced by Tissa Balasuriya Arachchi for Active Motion Pictures. It stars Pubudu Chathuranga and newcomer Aruni Mallawarachchi in lead roles along with Dhananji Tharuka and Keshan Shashindra. Music co-composed by Sanka Ruwandika. The first screening was held on 10 November 2017 at Tharangani Hall of National Film Council on 6.15pm. The film has received positive reviews from critics. It is the 1290th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Pubudu Chathuranga as Isuru * Aruni Mallawarachchi as Apeksha * Dhananji Tharuka as Shavindri * Keshan Shashindra as Charaka * Sriyani Amarasena as Isuru's mother * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi (born 30 June 1947 as බුද්ධදාස විතානාරච්චි) inhala is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaala (2017 Film)
''Kaala'' () is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic fantasy film directed by Sujeewa Gunarathne and co-produced by director himself with Nadini Bamunusinghe for Live Works Creations. It stars Mahendra Perera and Madani Malwaththa in lead roles along with W. Jayasiri and Nita Fernando. Music composed by Darshana Ruwan Dssanayaka. It is the 1289th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The film revolves around the time of King Dhatusena and the way he constructed Kala Wewa. It depicts the chronicles related to the tank and formation of new deity Kadawara. Cast * Mahendra Perera as Heen Kurutta Nilame * Madani Malwaththa as Menika * W. Jayasiri as Wattaka Nilame * Achintha Kalana as Kaala * Soorya Dayaruwan as Prince Kashyapa * Nita Fernando as Henchman's mother * Jagath Manuwarna as Wattaka's henchman * Vishwanath Kodikara as Uththiya * Chamari Nisansala * Dayadeva Edirisinghe as King Dhatusena * Janak Premalal as Heen Kurutta's brother * Dharmapriya Dias Dharmapriya Dias ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sellam Nethnam Lellam
''Sellam Nethnam Lellam'' ( si, සෙල්ලම් නැත්නම් ලෙල්ලම්, italic=yes) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy, family film directed by Tissa Dias and co-produced by Mangala Madugalla and Piyumika Wijeratne for Sathjaya Films. It stars Jayasekara Aponso, and director Tissa Dias in lead roles along with Wimal Kumara de Costa and Mercy Edirisinghe. According to the producer Mangala Madugalla, the film finished its production four years ago, however with the competition to release the film, it took four years to screen the film. It is the 1286th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. This is the last film of popular TV actor Srilal Abeykoon before his death on 16 April 2020. Plot Cast * Jayasekara Aponso as Robaa * Tissa Dias as Obaa * Wimal Kumara de Costa * Mercy Edirisinghe * Harry Wimalasena * Chanchala Warnasuriya * Ronnie Leitch * Jeevan Handunnetti * Premadasa Withanage * Manel Wanaguru * Miyuri Samarasinghe Wijeratne Miyuri Samar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heena Hoyana Samanallu
''Heena Hoyana Samanallu (Dreaming Butterflies)'' ( si, හීන හොයන සමනල්ලු, italic=yes) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala family drama film directed by Rohan Perera and produced by Sunil T Fernando for Sunil T Films. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake and Saumya Liyanage in lead roles along with many child actors. Music composed by Navaratna Gamage. The film was released on 11 August 2017, where the premier show was celebrated at Savoy Premier Cinema Hall, Wellawatte. It is the 1284th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Dilhani Ekanayake as Madhavi Wijebandara * Saumya Liyanage as Aditya Wijebandara * Nethalie Nanayakkara as Tharaka's grandmother * Hemasiri Liyanage as Tharaka's grandfather * Lucien Bulathsinhala Kala Suri Raigama Bulathsinhalage Lucien Perera (born 25 December 1942, si, ලූෂන් බුලත්සිංහල), popularly as Lucien Bulathsinhala, is an actor and director in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punchi Apith Baya Na Dan
''Punchi Apith Baya Na Dan (Little Us Don't Fear Now)'' ( si, පුංචි අපිත් බය නෑ දැන්, italic=yes) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's adventure film directed by Priyantha Pathirage and co-produced by Priyajanaka Gamage and Sandeep Sanraj. It stars Mahinda Pathirage and Giriraj Kaushalya in lead roles along with Rajitha Hiran, Susantha Chandramali and Milinda Perera. Music composed by Lassana Jayasekara. According to the director, the filming completed four years ago in 2013, but due to many reasons, it took four years to screen the film in 2017. It is the 1283rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Mahinda Pathirage as Colombus * Giriraj Kaushalya as Patty Mudalali * Rajitha Hiran Muthuthanthrige Rajitha Hiran Chamikara Fernando (born 11 July 1981) ( si, රජිත හිරාන් චාමිකර), popularly known as Rajitha Hiran is an actor in Sri Lankan Cinema, stage drama and television. Particularly actin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nino Live
''Nino Live'' is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy romance film directed by Thisara Imbulana and produced by Sahil Gupta. It stars Nino Jayakodi and Yureni Noshika in lead roles along with Dasun Pathirana and Umali Thilakarathne. Music composed by Sanka Dineth. Plot “Every man is surrounded by a neighbourhood of voluntary spies.” – George Washington Spying has always claimed the highest position in the hierarchy of human behaviour. And thus it forms the crux of the film “Nino Live”. Based in the modern age, the film shows how an entire life can go public in this era of wires and networks. The film revolves around the journey of a child from adolescence to early manhood, all caught on celluloid. Ripping off his personal domain, his existence is dished out in the form of unedited footage, broadcast live 24/7 on television. This gigantic show, named “Nino Live”, becomes a way of life for thousands of reality TV struck fans around the country. Cast * Nino Jayakodi as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |