Trelicia Gunawardena

Trelicia Gunawardena

Actor

October 14, 1934

Biography

Trelicia Gunawardena (born Trilicia Abeykoon; 14 October 1934 – 26 April 1999) was an acclaimed and versatile Sri Lankan actress and singer who left a lasting footprint on Sinhala cinema, theater, and television. She is widely celebrated for her deep, dramatic performances, particularly in the cinematic masterpieces of pioneering director Lester James Peries.

Photo

Trelicia Gunawardena 1

Representative Works

Mangrove Island
Mangrove Island
9.0
/ Sinhala
Baddegama
Baddegama
6.6
/ Sinhala
The Girls
The Girls
7.4
/ Sinhala
Kaliyugaya
Kaliyugaya
8.5
/ Sinhala
The Treasure
The Treasure
7.0
/ Sinhala
Loku Duwa
Loku Duwa
8.0
/ Sinhala
Iqbal
Iqbal
6.0
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Mangrove Island
1976Winner

Best Performance

Mangrove Island

Baddegama
1980Nominee

Best Performance

Baddegama

The Girls
1978Nominee

Best Performance

The Girls

Career Highlights

Kaliyugaya
1982Highlight

Best Performance

Kaliyugaya

Changes in the Village
1963Highlight

Best Performance

Changes in the Village