Gayesha Perera (Sinhala: ගයේෂා පෙරේරා; born 24 October 1987, as Gayesha Lakmali Perera) is a Sri Lankan actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder.[1] She was crowned Miss Sri Lanka for Miss International 2006 beauty pageant.[2]
Gayesha Perera | |
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| Born | Gayesha Lakmali Perera 24 October 1987 |
| Occupation(s) | Sri Lankan Politician, Actress, Model, Former Miss Sri Lanka |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse | Hasanjith Chathuranga KuruppuArachchi |
| Awards |
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| Website | www.gayeshaperera.com |
Early life edit
Gayesha Perera was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She studied at the Subodha Balika Vidyalaya, Dehiwala and Girls High School, Mount Lavinia. At the Girls High School, Mount Lavinia she was served as a school prefect. She is married to Hasanjith Chathuranga KuruppuArachchi who is a popular Hip Hop singer & a businessman.
Miss Sri Lanka edit
In 2006 Gayesha won the Miss Sri Lanka for Miss International 2006 title and she represented the Sri Lanka at Miss International in China and Japan.
After 3 years, she qualified to compete at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 pageant, which was held in the Wuhan, China,[3] and there she won the Miss Talent mini title.[4]
At the Avirate Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2011 competition, Gayesha won the Miss Congeniality title.[5]
In 2012 Gayesha represented her country at the Miss Supertalent of the World 2012 beauty pageant, and there she was eligible to enter the top 15 list. She won the pageant's Miss Personality and Best National Costume mini titles.[6]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rama's Bridge | Seetha | Alexander Yuryevich Volkov | Russian Documentary Film |
| 2010 | Flying Fish | Wasana | Sanjeewa Pushpakumara | Banned in Sri Lanka[7][8] |
| 2015 | Bonikka | Louie Vanderstraeten | Sinhala Romantic Film | |
| 2024 | Sihinayaki Adare | Donald Jayantha | Sinhala Romantic Film |
Controversy edit
2010 Gayesha's movie Flying Fish provoked controversy in the country[9] and with Perera's entry into politics,[10] her controversial character in this movie brought her critical notice.[11][12]
Teledrama edit
| Teledrama | Role | Director | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nim Walalla | Kristi Shelton Fernando, Bennat Ratnayake | ||
| Pas Mal Pethi | Sirasa TV | ||
| Oba Mageya | Janaka Suranjith | ||
| Kinduru Kodewwa | Saman Fernando | ||
| Denuwara Kirana | Saman Fernando | ||
| Samanalee | Kumarasiri Abayakoon | ||
| Kindurangana | Kumudu Wellassage | Sirasa TV | |
| Sihina Sithuvam[13] | Sirasa TV | ||
| Adara Ridma | Sanath Abeysekara | ||
| Samanalunta Wedi Tiyanna | Pradeep Darmasiri | ||
| Bonda Meedum | Minoli | Chandika Wijayasena | ITN |
| Dooli Pintaru[14] | Leesa | Santhusa Liyanage | Rupavahini |
TV programs edit
| Year | Program | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Rasata Rasak | Sirasa TV |
| 2010 | Rasa Meewitha | Siyatha TV |
| 2010-2011 | Netra | Sirasa TV |
Music videos edit
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Adare Ma Niwalai | Amila Perera |
| Igilenna Thahanam Nam | Nirosha Wirajani |
| Pini Muthu Sulange | Uresha Ravihari |
Gayesha Perera also appeared in Sirasa Dancing Stars reality show. And participated to Derana Star City season 1 reality show.
References edit
- ^ "I have never given up on anything in my life - Gayesha Perera". Silumina. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ "Gayesha Perera – an assortment of talent". dailymirror.lk. 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Heading for Miss International Tourism". island.lk. 2009-08-16. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Miss Sri Lanka wins Miss Talent at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009". universalqueen.com. 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Glitz and glitches at grand finale". sundaytimes.lk. 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Miss Sri Lanka Performs @ Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 Grand Finale". tharunayaa.lk. 2012-06-18. Archived from the original on 2015-01-18. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Sri Lanka bans film on Tamil conflict". The Hindu. 2013-07-15. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "I have no connection with the LTTE – Director of banned film 'Flying Fish'". srilankanews.lk. 2013-07-17. Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Sri Lankan government bans 'Flying Fish', action against makers". emirates247.com. 2013-07-20. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Namal Aiya invited me to politics – Gayesha Perera". ceylontoday.lk. 2014-01-12. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Gayesha Perera's porno-liberation". ceylontoday.lk. 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "Dark truths shadow beauty contest on poll catwalk". sundaytimes.lk. 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "'Sihina Sithuvam' shows dreams of youth". sundaytimes.lk. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ "World literature for teleplay". sundaytimes.lk. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
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