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 of Calcutta
19 Oct 2003
Bambaru Awith
11 Aug 1978
Mother Teresa
19 Oct 2003
August Drizzle
01 Jan 2011
Handaya
16 Nov 1979
Weesi Dela
07 Nov 1997
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
01 May 1976
Mangrove Island
02 Apr 1976
Filmography
2016
- Paththinias Royal goldsmith
2011
2003
- Mother Teresa of Calcuttaas Kaligath Owner
- Mother Teresaas Kaligath Owner2 episodes
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
- Mangrove Islandas Punchi Mahattaya