Acting
Daya Alwis
SI, EN cinema · 14 credits
Born
7 November 1942
Died
27 April 2015 (aged 72)
Also known as Daya De Alwis
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
Filmography
Paththini
as Royal goldsmith
Water
as Saduram
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
as Kaligath Owner
Weesi Dela
as Keerala
The Storm
as Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka
as Bus Driver
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
as Kulasuriya Postman
Maya
as Chief Clark
Handaya
as Commentator box viewer
Bambaru Awith
as The Pastor
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
as Saadiris
Mangrove Island
as Punchi Mahattaya