Chandani Seneviratne

Chandani Seneviratne, (born 28 December 1962: චාන්දනී සෙනෙවිරත්න), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. One of the most distinguished artists in Sinhala cinema, Seneviratne has received critical acclaim and awards at every award festival in Sri Lanka for several dramatic roles.

Early days
Seneviratne studied at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya till grade 5 and St. Paul's Girls School, Milagiriya till her high studies. She started her acting career as a Theatre Artist and made her film debut in Sathi Puja in 1985, for which she won the Presidential Award for best supporting Actress.

Awards
She is the recipient of a Dubai International Film Award, a Presidential Award, a Sarasaviya Award, a Lanka Live Award and a Hiru Golden Film Award.

Television Serials

 * Adaraneeya Amma
 * Akala Sandya
 * Ammai Thaththai
 * Appachchi
 * Amaa
 * Arungal
 * Bandara Deiyo
 * Bedde Kulawamiya
 * Bonikko
 * Bumuthurunu
 * Chess
 * Dekona Gini
 * Deiyo Sakki
 * Doo Daruwo
 * Dumriya Andaraya
 * Gamperaliya
 * Gangulen Egodata
 * Giraya
 * Herda Sakshiya
 * Hiru Kumari
 * Ilandari Hendewa
 * Imadiya Mankada
 * Jeewithaya Dakinna
 * Jeewithayata Idadenna
 * Kaala Nadee Gala Basi
 * Karuwala Gedara
 * Kasthirama
 * Kinihiraka Pipi Mal
 * Madol Doowa
 * Maha Polowa
 * Mayim Neyo
 * Nannadunanni
 * Nedeyo
 * Nil Ahasa Oba
 * Niranandaya
 * Nisala Wila
 * Oba Kawda
 * One Way
 * Piyasa
 * Pithru
 * Punchi Rala 
 * Rala Bindena Thena
 * Ramya Suramya
 * Sadgunakaraya
 * Sahodaraya
 * Sanda Duranan
 * Sankranthi Samaya
 * Sathpura Wesiyo
 * Senakeliyai Maya
 * Sihina Danauwa
 * Sikuru Udanaya
 * Siththara Gurunnanse
 * Smarana Samapthi
 * Sudo Sudu
 * Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin
 * Sulanga Matha Mohothak
 * Susum Rasthiyaduwa
 * Thaksalawa
 * Thara
 * Tharu Walalla
 * Theth Saha Viyali
 * Vinivindimi
 * Weda Hamine
 * Weeraya Gedara Ewith
 * Yakada Pahan Thira

Films

 * Dubai International Film Festival - Jury's Special Mention of the Best Actress Award - Nikini Wessa (2012)
 * Presidential Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Sathi Puja (1984)
 * Sarasaviya Award for the Best Actress - Udu Gan Yamaya (2006)
 * SIGNIS Gold award for Creative Acting (Female) - Udu Gan Yamaya (2006)
 * Presidential Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Sulanga (2006)
 * SIGNIS Special Merit Award - Sulanga (2006)
 * Sarasaviya Award for the Best Supporting Actress - Uppalawanna (2007)
 * Lanka Live Award for Best Actress - Nikini Wessa (2012)
 * Hiru Golden Film Award for Best Actress - Nikini Wessa (2012)
 * SIGNIS Award for Creative Performance (Female): Silver Award - Nikini Wassa (2012)
 * SIGNIS Award for Most Creative Supporting Actress - Kusa Paba (2013)

Raigam Tele'es

 * 2005
 * Punchi Rala
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2006
 * Jeewithayata Idadenna
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2007
 * Sulan Seenu
 * Best Director - Single Episode
 * Won
 * 2008
 * Rala Bindena Thena
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2011
 * Thaksalawa
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * 2015
 * Chess
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2017
 * One Way
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * 2019
 * Sahodaraya
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * }
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * 2019
 * Sahodaraya
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * }
 * }

Sumathi Awards

 * 1996
 * Kasthirama
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 1996
 * Sankranthi Samaya
 * Popular Actress
 * Won
 * 1999
 * Nisala Wila
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2007
 * Sulan Seenu
 * Best Director - Single Episode
 * Won
 * 2008
 * Rala Bindena Thena
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2011
 * Thaksalawa
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * 2021
 * Weera Gedara Ewith
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * }
 * Won
 * 2021
 * Weera Gedara Ewith
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * }
 * }

SIGNIS Awards

 * 2006
 * Theth saha Viyali
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2008
 * Karuwala Gedara
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2009
 * Arungal
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2015
 * Chess
 * Best Actress
 * Won
 * 2018
 * Bedde Kulawamiya
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * }
 * 2018
 * Bedde Kulawamiya
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Won
 * }