Daya Alwis
Acting
Born: 1942-11-07
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
Mother Teresa
Kaligath Owner
Mangrove Island
Punchi Mahattaya
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
Kulasuriya Postman
Bambaru Awith
The Pastor
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Kaligath Owner
Handaya
Commentator box viewer
Night of Destiny
The Storm
Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka
Bus Driver
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
Saadiris
Weesi Dela
Keerala
Paththini
Royal goldsmith
Maya
Chief Clark
