Hyacinth Menik Kanthi Kurukulasuriya (born 22 October 1957), popularly as Menik Kurukulasuriya, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema.
Menik Kurukulasuriya මැණික් කුරුකුලසුරිය | |
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| Born | Hyacinth Menik Kanthi Kurukulasuriya 22 October 1957 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Education | Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura All Saints Balika, Borella St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya |
| Occupation | Film Actress. |
| Years active | 1973-present |
| Relatives | Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya (sister) Shirani Kurukulasuriya (sister) Janaki Kurukulasuriya (sister) |
Personal life edit
She was born as the youngest of the family. Her father was Kurukulasuriyage Venus Anthony Fernando.[1] Kurukualsuriya studied at Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura, All Saints Balika Borella and St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya.
She has three elder sisters - Jeevarani, Shirani and Janaki, all are actresses.[2] She also has one brother, Vivek, who currently lives in Australia.[1] Shirani got the opportunity to act with Jeevarani in the film Ranmuthu Duwa. Janaki got the opportunity to play with sister in the film Sasaraka Hati.[3]
Jeevarani is married to Lanka Wijeratne, who is a doctor. They married in 1968. They moved to Australia after spending five years of marriage in Sri Lanka. The couple has three daughters - Sajeewani, Senani and Lankangani. Elder daughter, Sanjeewani is a nutritionist and a first-class singer. Younger daughters are doctors.[4] Lankangani is married to entrepreneur Nalaka Edirisinghe. Nalaka is the son of media personality Soma Edirisinghe.[1] Senani is also a singer and released her first solo track in 2016.[5]
Career edit
At first she never intended to become an actress like her elder sisters. Nonetheless Menik followed in their path after being elected Goya Beauty Queen in 1971.[6]
Kurukuasuriya made her debut in Dharmasena Pathiraja's 1973 film Ahas Gauwa playing Amarasiri Kalansuriya's sister.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Deepashika | Child | |
| 1974 | Ahas Gauwa | Vijay's sister | |
| 1974 | Senakeliya | [7] | |
| 1975 | The God King | Somitra | |
| 1980 | Sevaneli Aeda Minissu | ||
| 1981 | Bamba Ketu Hati | Menika | |
| 1981 | Vajira | Kamani | |
| 1982 | Thani Tharuwa | Sumudu | |
| 1982 | Biththi Hathara | Chandani | |
| 1982 | Thana Giravi | Padme | |
| 1982 | Sakvithi Suwaya | Menik | |
| 1982 | Paramitha | ||
| 1984 | Hitha Honda Kollek | ||
| 1985 | Adara Kathawa | Kanthi | |
| 1986 | Prarthana | ||
| 1986 | Asipatha Mamai | Nora | |
| 1986 | Peralikarayo | Menik | |
| 1987 | Raja Wadakarayo | Asha | |
| 1987 | Ahinsa | Party guest | |
| 1987 | Ran Dam Wal | ||
| 1988 | Newatha Api Hamuwemu | Natalia | |
| 1989 | Obata Rahasak Kiyannam | ||
| 1989 | Nommara 17 | Devi | |
| 1990 | Pem Rajadahana | ||
| 1990 | Christhu Charithaya | Mary Magdalene | [8] |
| 1990 | Wana Bambara | ||
| 1992 | Oba Mata Wishwasai | Yasodhara | |
| 1993 | Till Death Do Us Part | ||
| 1993 | Sergeant Nallathambi | Dancer | |
| 1994 | Landuni Oba Devaganaki | ||
| 1994 | Nohadan Kumariyo | ||
| 1995 | Deviyani Sathya Surakinna | Suresh's crush | |
| 1995 | Vijaya Geetha | Geetha Jayawickrama 'Kusuma' | |
| 1995 | Inspector Geetha | Janu | |
| 1995 | Vijay Saha Ajay | Shiromi | |
| 1996 | Obatai Me Aradhana | ||
| 2002 | Seethala Gini Kandu | ||
| 2014 | Samige Kathawa |
References edit
- ^ a b c "My dad chose the right roles for me to act". Ceylon Radio. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Stars of same family". Deshaya. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Jeewarani Kurukulasuriya of the Golden Pearl". Lankadeepa. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "WHY nobody can forget JK". Daily News. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "A song from Jeevarani's daughter". saaravita. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Menik-Sanath come together after 11 years". Wijeya Newspapers. 2006. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "All about Senakeliya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "All about Kristhu Charithaya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 22 February 2020.