Aruni Rajapaksha[1] is a Sri Lankan model, actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder.

Aruni Rajapaksha
Rajapaksha in 2006
Born
අරුණි රාජපක්ෂ

(1984-01-05)5 January 1984
Spouse
Nalin Samarawickrama
(m. 2015)
ChildrenDiara Samarawickrama, Inara Samarawickrama
Modeling information
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Websitearunirajapaksha.com
Aruni in 2015

Personal life

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Aruni Rajapaksha was born in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, and raised in Kandy. After taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, Aruni joined the Kandy Technical College to do a secretarial course. During that period, she organized fashion shows in Kandy leading her to take on a career in modelling.[2] Aruni is currently married to Nalin Samarawickrama and mother of twin girls.

Career

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In 2004, Aruni won the title of Udarata Menike and the Capri Beauty queen 2005 crown.[3]

Aruni has also worked as a host for various shows such as "Hello Sri Lanka" and "Liyasevana".[4]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Other notes
2012 Super six Sherin Main actress
2015 Maharaja Gemunu Kalu Menika Supportive actress
2015 Address Na (No Address)[5] Nathalia Supportive actress
2016 Paththini Madhavi Supportive actress
2016 Adaraneeya Kathawak (A Melody of Love)[6] Dewli Musical movie

References

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  1. ^ "Aruni Rajapaksha - Beauty Queen, Model, Film Actress and TV Presenter". Aruni Rajapaksha. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  2. ^ Dhananjani Silva (22 April 2007). "It was one goal at a time for this Kandy lamissi".
  3. ^ Lakna Paranamanna (14 December 2008). "Udarata Menike on the ramp". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  4. ^ "travel and living". hirutv.lk. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  5. ^ "'Address Nehe' A plot about people without address". sundaytimes.lk. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  6. ^ "'Adaraneeya Kathawak' completes shooting". sundaytimes.lk. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Sri Lanka
2007
Succeeded by
Faith Landers