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Daya Alwis
Born
7 November 1942
Died
27 April 2015
Acting

Daya Alwis

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.

As actor

Paththini

Paththini

2016 · Royal goldsmith
August Drizzle

August Drizzle

2011
Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

2003 · Kaligath Owner
Night of Destiny

Night of Destiny

1998
Weesi Dela

Weesi Dela

1997 · Keerala
The Storm

The Storm

1995 · Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka

Mee Haraka

1994 · Bus Driver
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

1987 · Kulasuriya Postman
Maya

Maya

1984 · Chief Clark
Handaya

Handaya

1979 · Commentator box viewer
Bambaru Awith

Bambaru Awith

1978 · The Pastor
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet

Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet

1976 · Saadiris
Mangrove Island

Mangrove Island

1976 · Punchi Mahattaya