Daya Alwis
Known for
Acting
Born
November 7, 1942
Died
April 27, 2015 (aged 72)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Water
2005
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2003
Bambaru Awith
1978
Mother Teresa
2003
August Drizzle
2011
Handaya
1979
Weesi Dela
1997
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
1976
Mangrove Island
1976
Mee Haraka
1994Filmography
2016
Paththinias Royal goldsmith
2011
2005
Wateras Saduram
2003
Mother Teresa of Calcuttaas Kaligath Owner
2003
1998
1997
Weesi Delaas Keerala
1995
The Stormas Dharme's associate
1994
Mee Harakaas Bus Driver
1987
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)as Kulasuriya Postman
1984
Mayaas Chief Clark
1979
Handayaas Commentator box viewer
1978
Bambaru Awithas The Pastor
1976
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweetas Saadiris
1976
Mangrove Islandas Punchi Mahattaya