Acting
Daya Alwis
Born 1942-11-07
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Daya Alwis
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Mother Teresa
2003
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2003
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Mangrove Island
1976
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Bambaru Awith
1978
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The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
1987
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Handaya
1979
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Weesi Dela
1997
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Maya
1984
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Mee Haraka
1994
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Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
1976
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (14 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Paththini | Royal goldsmith | Movie | 2016 |
 | August Drizzle | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2011 |
 | Mother Teresa of Calcutta | Kaligath Owner | Movie | 2003 |
 | Mother Teresa | Kaligath Owner | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Night of Destiny | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1998 |
 | Weesi Dela | Keerala | Movie | 1997 |
 | The Storm | Dharme's associate | Movie | 1995 |
 | Mee Haraka | Bus Driver | Movie | 1994 |
 | The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) | Kulasuriya Postman | Movie | 1987 |
 | Maya | Chief Clark | Movie | 1984 |
 | Handaya | Commentator box viewer | Movie | 1979 |
 | Bambaru Awith | The Pastor | Movie | 1978 |
 | Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet | Saadiris | Movie | 1976 |
 | Mangrove Island | Punchi Mahattaya | Movie | 1976 |