Gayani Gisanthika

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Gayani Gisanthika

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Asandhimitta
1h 38m
Movie 2019

Asandhimitta

A renowned filmmaker receives a mysterious call from an old college mate in the middle of the night. Asandhimitta, whom he recalls as a large and voluptuous woman, asks him to make a film based on her life. She then confesses that she was recently involved in a triple homicide of three women and is taken into custody shortly afterwards. Intrigued, the filmmaker attempts to piece together her fragmented story for a film while Asandhimitta herself awaits her fate in a local prison.

Sarigama
2h 14m
Movie 2016

Sarigama

A woman leaves a convent to become a governess to the children of a Army officer widower.

A Letter of Fire
2h 16m
Movie 2005

A Letter of Fire

A schoolboy and his friend are caught at school looking at pornography on the computer. Punished, they wrongly believe that the police are going to arrest them so they hide in an abandoned building and as the boys feel cornered, and fearing for their lives, one of them accidentally kills a prostitute with a dagger thinking she was a mugger...

Flying with One Wing
1h 21m
Movie 2002

Flying with One Wing

While working as a mechanic to support a wife at home, Manju struggles to overcome every attempt made at discovering their assigned sex.

Pickpocket
1h 25m
Movie 2002

Pickpocket

A pickpocket (Linton Semage) is blamed by his wife for bringing misery to other families and as well as to their own home. Although he has promised to reform himself, he cannot find another line of work which would bring him a living wage. One day, after a morning of picking pockets, Kamal finds a photograph of his wife in a man's purse he had just stolen. This turns his life into chaos. He does not tell his wife about this and goes on searching for the owner of the purse. What he finds is only the beginning of his tragedy.

Biography

Gayani Gisanthika Liyanaarachchi, born on December 28, 1973, has emerged as a powerhouse in the performing arts sector, leaving a significant imprint on both the film and television industries, as well as theatre, in Sri Lanka and beyond. From her initial training in drama and theatre arts at Sri Lanka's National Youth Centre, Gayani cultivated a career that blossomed into numerous accolades and roles in highly respected productions. Her early recognition began with a Best Actress award in 1993 for her role in “Tittha Kusalana” at the National Youth Theatre Festival in Sri Lanka, which heralded the start of a successful career. In the theatre world, she has portrayed remarkable characters in high-profile plays including "Che Guevara," directed by Buddhika Damayantha, and "The Streetcar Named Desire," under the direction of Champa Buddhipala. On the silver screen, Gayani has demonstrated her prowess through significant roles in films such as "Ammawarune," helmed by Dr. Lester James Pieris, and the acclaimed "Sarigama" directed by Somarathne Dissanayake, a role that won her a Best Supporting Actress award in 2016. Not confined to the cinema, Gayani has also been a prominent figure in television, earning critical acclaim for her roles in various series, notably securing a Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in the series ‘Maddahana’ in 2017. Her continued work within the acting sphere has solidified her reputation as a versatile and respected actress, garnering praise and awards for her emotionally nuanced performances across both film and television mediums. As she continues her journey, Gayani's extensive training, including courses at the Actor’s Lab at the University of Melbourne, combined with her relentless passion, fuels her ongoing contributions to the worlds of theatre and television, inspiring many aspiring artists and audiences alike.

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