''Derana Dream Star'' is a
Sri Lanka
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n reality television series by television channel
TV Derana
TV Derana a Sri Lankan private entertainment terrestrial television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, it is one of the most popular television networks in the country. Its main transmission tower is on the Kikili ...
. Dream Star first season was started in 2008 as the first season of Derana Dream Star. By 2023
TV Derana
TV Derana a Sri Lankan private entertainment terrestrial television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, it is one of the most popular television networks in the country. Its main transmission tower is on the Kikili ...
has presented over 11 seasons of Dream Star since the beginning of 2008. The program name means "''Way to be a star".'' Program is presenting in
TV Derana
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Dream Star studio in
Colombo
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,
Sri Lanka
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. From season one to nine, the winner was elected by the SMS votes cast by the people and the program wasn't live, since season ten, the program has been turned into a live reality program, the winner is elected by the majority of people votes cast through the online.
In 2012 Derana Dream Star season IV was held and announced the new theme song of "''Udawediya Male''" (Raween Kanishka), on behalf of the Dream Star season IV. from the season I to IX the program was judged by three judges, but since the season X, four judges have been introduced to the board.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Ashanthi De Alwis and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
have been representing the present judge board since 2023. The program includes workshops for the competitors in the program.
Dream Star is presenting few rounds to elect to the grand finale. ''Udesh Indula'', ''Upekha Nirmani'', ''Keshan Shashindra'', ''Sasindu Wijesiri'', ''M.G Danushka'', ''Janith Iddamalgoda'', ''Suneera Sumanga'', ''Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake'', ''Falan Andrea'', ''Dulanga Sampath'' and ''Anjali Herath'' are listed in order as the winners from season I to XI.
Seasons
Dream Star season I (2008)
Dream Star season I was started in the year 2008. Derana Dream Star season I final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
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, Sri Lanka.
Udesh Indula won the first place in Dream Star season I. Milinda Sandaruwan was the first runner-up, while nilupuli dilhara was placed 2nd runner up.
Nirosha Virajini
Virajini Lalithya de Silva, also known as Nirosha Virajini ( Sinhala: නිරෝෂා විරාජිනී) is a Sri Lankan award-winning singer, musician and music director with a career spanning over 23 years.
Personal life
Nirosha ...
, Rohana Bogoda and
Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants.
Dream Star season II (2010)
Dream Star season II was started in the year 2010. Upekha Nirmani, 18 years old schoolgirl from
Negombo
Negombo (, ), also known as Punchi Romaya (Little Rome), is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in the Western Province, Sri Lanka, Western Province, from Colombo via the E03 expressway ...
created history as very first female winner of the Dream Star history.
Nirosha Virajini
Virajini Lalithya de Silva, also known as Nirosha Virajini ( Sinhala: නිරෝෂා විරාජිනී) is a Sri Lankan award-winning singer, musician and music director with a career spanning over 23 years.
Personal life
Nirosha ...
, Rohana Bogoda and
Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season II. Derana Dream Star season II final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
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, Sri Lanka. Udesh Manoj from
Galle
Galle (, ; , ) (formerly ) is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
Galle was known as ''Gi ...
was the first runner-up while Nimesh Chamika from
Panadura
Panadura (; ) is a main city in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Western Province in Sri Lanka.
It is located approximately south of Colombo.
Panadura was an electoral district in Sri Lanka until 1989 and is surrounded all sides b ...
was placed third in the Dream Star season II.
Dream Star season III (2011)
Dream Star season III was started in the year 2011. Keshan Shashindra won the first place in Dream Star season III. Shanaka Udeesha from
Gampola
Gampola (, ) is a town located in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council. Gampola was made the capital of the island by King Buwanekabahu IV, who ruled for four year ...
was the first runner-up, while Manuja Mahawattha was placed 2nd runner up.
Nirosha Virajini
Virajini Lalithya de Silva, also known as Nirosha Virajini ( Sinhala: නිරෝෂා විරාජිනී) is a Sri Lankan award-winning singer, musician and music director with a career spanning over 23 years.
Personal life
Nirosha ...
, Rohana Bogoda and
Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season III. Derana Dream Star season III final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season IV (2012)
Dream Star season IV was started in the year 2012. "''Udawediya Male"'' song was released as the theme song of Dream Star season IV''.'' Sasindu Wijesiri won the first place in Dream Star season IV. Raween Kanishka was the first runner-up, while sithum nimantha placed 2nd runner up.
,
Chandrika Siriwardena and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IV. Derana Dream Star season IV final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season V (2014)
Dream Star season V was started in the year 2014. M.G Danushka won the first place in Dream Star season V. Vishmitha Sachintha was the first runner-up, while Lahiru Prabath was placed third in the Dream Star season V.
, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season V. Derana Dream Star season V final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season VI (2015)
Dream Star season VI was started in the year 2015. Janith Iddamalgoda won the first place in Dream Star season VI. Yashodha Priyadarshani was the first runner-up while Chithroo Patalee was placed third in the Dream Star season VI.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VI. Derana Dream Star season VI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season VII (2017)
Dream Star season VII was started in the year 2017.
Suneera Sumanga Dias won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Shalin Kaushalya was the first runner-up while Mahesha Sandamali was placed third in the Dream Star season VII.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VII. Derana Dream Star season VII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season VIII (2018)
Dream Star season VIII was started in the year 2018. Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Raveen Tharuka was the first runner-up while Krishadee Ranathunga was placed third in the Dream Star season VIII.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VIII. Derana Dream Star season VIII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the ...
, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season IX (2020)
Dream Star season IX was started in the year 2020. Falan Andrea won the first place in Dream Star season IX in 2020.
Nuwandhika Senarathne was the first runner-up while Gihan Bandara was placed third in the Dream Star season IX in 2020.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IX. Derana Dream Star season IX final competition was held at the Maharagama youth center
Maharagama
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, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season X (2021)
Dream Star season X was started in the year 2021. Dulanga Sampath won the first place in Dream Star season X in 2021. Anjalee Methsara was the first runner-up while Rajitha Bhanuka was placed third in the Dream Star season X in 2021.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
and
Umara Sinhawansa judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season X. Derana Dream Star season X final competition was held at the
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
The Nelum Pokuna Theatre (, ''nelum pokuna rangahala''; often known as Nelum Pokuna; previously the National Performing Arts Theatre, prior to naming at the opening ceremony after which the President Mahinda Rajapaksa named it after himself) is a ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season XI (2023)
Dream Star season XI was started in the year 2023.
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and backgro ...
and
Ashanthi De Alwis judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season XI. Derana Dream Star season XI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Colombo
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, Sri Lanka. Anjali Herath crowned as the Dream Star. Apoorwa Ashawari became first runner-up while Viduaha Rajaguru became second runner-up.
Dream Star winners
Dream Star Judges and Hosts
See also
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TV Derana
TV Derana a Sri Lankan private entertainment terrestrial television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, it is one of the most popular television networks in the country. Its main transmission tower is on the Kikili ...
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Nuwandhika Senarathne
Notes
References
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External links
Official WebsiteAda Derana*
TV Derana
TV Derana a Sri Lankan private entertainment terrestrial television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, it is one of the most popular television networks in the country. Its main transmission tower is on the Kikili ...
Sri Lankan reality television series
Sinhala-language television
TV Derana original programming