Deepanath Channa Perera (born 16 August 1974 as චන්න පෙරේරා inhala is an

actor An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...

in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a

filmmaker Filmmaking or film production is the process by which a Film, motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, beginning with an initial story, idea, or commission. Production then continues through screen ...

and screenplay writer.

Personal life

Channa Perera was born on 16 August 1965 as the eldest of four sons. His father Piyasena Perera was a Director of Education who was in-charge of special education in Sri Lanka. His mother, Vineetha Piyasena, was a teaching instructress. Perera was educated at Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura and then from

Royal College Colombo Royal College, Colombo also known as; Royal Colombo, Colombo Royal College or Colombo Royal) is a boys' school located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started by Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Si ...

. He completed A/L from bio stream and then took over a Banking job. He is married to popular actress

Gayathri Dias Wakunugoda Gayathri Irosha Dias ( ගයාත‍්‍රි ඩයස් inhala, popularly as Gayathri Dias, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, she is also a beauty queen, a presenter, a beautician and an en ...

. He met Gayathri during the teledrama ''Makara Vijithaya''. They got married on 26 September 1996. The couple has two daughters - Maleesha Parindya and Duasha Adithya. Elder daughter Maleesha completed education from

Musaeus College Musaeus College is a Buddhist private girls' school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The school is named after its founding principal, Marie Musaeus Higgins (1855 – 10 July 1926) from Wismar, Germany, who served as the school's principal from 1891 t ...

.Duasha is currently studying at Royal Institute.

Career

His maiden cinematic experience came through 1994 film ''Sujatha'' directed by

Daya Wimalaweera Daya Wimalaweera (born 11 December 1937 – died 12 August 2019 as දයා විමලවීර) inhala, was a director in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama. He was also a cinematographer, producer, screenwriter and editor. Personal life D ...

. Since then, he acted in many dramatic roles particularly in romantic supportive roles. His has acted in many popular serials including ''Golu Hadawatha'', ''Sathpura Wesiyo'', ''Senehewanthayo'', ''Sath Mahala'', ''Sakwa Lihiniyo'' and ''Sooriya Daruwo''. He entered in film direction with the 2006 blockbuster ''

Anjalika ''Anjalika'' () is a 2006 Sinhala romance film. It was written by Mahesh Rathsara and directed by Channa Perera. The film features Channa Perera, Pooja Umashankar and Anarkali Akarsha in the leading roles while Rex Kodippili, and Sanath Gun ...

''. The film won many awards at local film festivals. He introduced Kollywood actress

Pooja Umashankar Pooja Gauthami Umashankar is an Indian-Sri Lankan actress who has primarily appeared in Indian Tamil and Sri Lankan Sinhala cinema. Early and personal life Pooja was born on June 25, 1981, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pooja's father, H. R. Umashan ...

to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in ''Anjalika''. He directed his first television serial, ''Punchi Weerayo'', which became a cult in Sri Lankan television. His next directorial film ''Sanda Diya Salu'', which is an Indian-Sri Lankan joint production was planned to release for nearly 30 theaters of NFC Ridma circuit cinemas, ten Tamil and Telugu copies. But the screening was postponed by many disputes.

Some of his television serials

* ''Awasan Horawa'' * ''Bharyawo'' * ''Dahas Gawdura'' * ''Dedunu Yanaya'' * ''Diya Suliya'' * ''Eka Gei Kurullo'' * ''Golu Hadawatha'' * ''Kaneru'' * ''Makara Vijithaya'' * ''Prema Parami'' * ''Sahas Gaw Dura'' * ''Sakwa Lihiniyo'' * ''Sanda Hiru Tharu'' * ''Sathmahala'' * ''Sathpura Wesiyo'' * ''Sawsiri Uyana'' * ''Senehewanthayo'' * ''Sooriya Daruwo'' * ''Sudu Mahaththuru'' * ''Suwanda Padma'' * ''Tharupaba'' * ''Thimira Pauwa'' * ''Vihanga Geethaya''

Television serials directed

* ''Punchi Weerayo 1 and 2'' * ''Wassanaye Hiru Evidin'' * ''Sanda Diya Arana'' * ''Tikiri Hapannu 1 and 2''

Filmography

As an actor

As a film director

Awards and accolades

He has won several awards at the local film festivals and television festivals, both for acting and direction.

Sarasaviya Awards ''Sarasaviya Awards'' (Sinhala:සරසවිය සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sinhala cinema, each year by the Sarasaviya weekly newspaper in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers ...

, - , , 2006 , , , ''Anjalika'' , , Most Popular Actor , ,

Sumathi Awards The Sumathi Awards () are awards bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sri Lankan television industry. The Sumathi Award ceremonies are held each year by the Sumathi Group of Company in recognition of the contributions made to t ...

, - , , 1998 , , , ''Thimira Pauwa'' , ,

Merit Award Merit may refer to: Religion * Merit (Buddhism) * Merit (Christianity) Companies and brands * Merit (cigarette), a brand of cigarettes * Merit Energy Company, an international energy company * Merit Motion Pictures, an independent documentar ...

, , , - , , 2001 , , , ''Punchi Weerayo'' , , Best Creative Director , , , - , , 2001 , , , ''Peoples' vote'' , , Most Popular Actor , , , - , , 2002 , , , ''Peoples' vote'' , , Most Popular Actor , , , - , , 2003 , , , ''Peoples' vote'' , , Most Popular Actor , , , - , , 2004 , , , ''Nannadunannee'' , , Best Supporting Actor , , , - , , 2016 , , , ''Rathu Ahasa'' , , Jury Special Award , ,

Signis OCIC Awards

, - , , 2009 , , , ''Anjalika'' , , Best Direction , ,

Derana Music Video Awards

, - , , 2008 , , , ''Anjalika'' , , Best Visualized film song , ,

SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards ''SLIM-Kantar Peoples Awards'' () is an award given to distinguished individuals involved with Sri Lanka's media brands and personalities each year. It is the joint work of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) with Kantar Group Kantar Gr ...

, - , , 2008 , , , ''Anjalika'' , , Most Popular Film , ,

Hiru Golden Film Awards

, - , , 2014, , , ''Senasuru Maruwa'' , , Best Actor , ,

Derana Film Awards ''Derana Film Awards'' (Sinhala:දෙරණ සිනමා සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sri Lanka's silver screen, each year by the TV Derana, Sri Lanka in recognition of the contribut ...

, - , , 2014, , , ''Senasuru Maruwa'' , , Best Actor , ,

References

External links

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